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Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Boston Globe
Brighton man arrested in connection with non-fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Boston
Officers found the 15-year-old boy suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said. Advertisement According to their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the shooting had taken place nearby at 10 New Whitney St. and Gonzalez was identified as the suspect, police said. Police said an arrest warrant was issued for Gonzalez, along with a search warrant for his residence in Brighton, and he was taken into custody without incident. Gonzalez was arraigned Thursday in the West Roxbury Division of Boston Municipal Court on multiple charges, including carrying a loaded firearm without a license; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury; unlawful possession of ammunition without an FID card; and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling. A plea of not guilty entered on all charges, court records show. Advertisement Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Boston Globe
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Turkey flies through Mendon drive-in movie screen
'Look at the hole on the bottom left of the screen,' the The The showing of 'Freakier Friday' is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, according to 'The good news is that we are selling turkey nuggets this weekend,' the Facebook post continued, in what was intended to be a light-hearted tone. Advertisement The drive-in's Facebook post about the strange incident was shared over 750 times and generated hundreds of comments, including some from the drive-in itself, which also announced plans to hold a brief ceremony for the turkey. 'We are getting lots of comments about mr turkeys funeral,' the drive-in wrote in one comment. 'The burial will be a private ceremony. However. We are having a 'celebration of life' Friday before the movie starts. We encourage everyone to tell your favorite Mr Turkey stories and also bring gravy and or mashed potatoes for our brand new Turkey Nuggets!!!' Advertisement The 'All of this is true (except the nuggets),' the drive-in wrote in another comment. 'RIP Mr Turkey.' Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Boston Globe
18-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
‘I'm still so shocked!' Woman thought she won $10K on a scratch ticket, but it was much more
Sloan was told to visit the Dorchester headquarters to claim her prize, and she ended up choosing the cash option, receiving a one-time payment (before taxes) of $650,000, lottery officials said. Sloan purchased the winning '$2,000,000 Diamond Cashword' scratch ticket at Village Knoll Variety in Millbury, according to lottery officials. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling Sloan's winning ticket, lottery officials said. Advertisement Sloan said said she plans to invest her winnings and help her children. Visited our Worcester Regional Office thinking she hit for $10,000, but it was actually a $1 MILLION winner 🤩 Playing $2,000,000 Diamond Cashword ($10) — Mass. State Lottery (@MAStateLottery) Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Boston Globe
10-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Train service will be suspended on MBTA Red Line to allow for maintenance work
'Riders using shuttle buses should budget ample extra travel time,' according to the MBTA website. 'For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Ashmont or Braintree should budget an additional 30–45 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute." MBTA officials are also recommending that riders use the commuter rail, which will be free between South Station and Braintree as well as between Porter and North Station. Advertisement Riders are also eligible to receive five free Bluebike unlocks during the Red Line work by using the code MBTAREDJUL10, officials said. For more information, visit Red Line Reminder: Beginning at 8:30 PM on July 10 - July 13 Shuttle buses replace service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass. This work will also take place on July 17 (8:30 PM) - July 20 — MBTA (@MBTA) Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Boston Globe
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Cambridge to host its first-ever Porchfest on July 19 and 20
'As you probably know, PorchFest is a free, walkable, musical, community DIY event: local residents host talented local performers on their porches (or patios, or backyards, or whatever), and attendees enjoy the music and the neighborhood,' the Advertisement 'Better still, this will be a two-day celebration of music, community, and neighborhood vibes as the Central Square Business Improvement District will host a second day of music on Sunday, July 20, from 12-6pm, bringing live music to outdoor dining and gathering spaces in Central Square.' The Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association received a grant from the Cambridge Arts Council to kick off the inaugural event, and there are plans to expand Porchfest to other city neighborhoods next year, officials said. 'This will be a summer weekend worth sticking around for, and we hope it begins an annual tradition that eventually spans Cambridge,' the website states. A call for performers, hosts, and volunteers went out on July 3. Registration has closed for musicians, but as of Tuesday organizers were still looking for hosts and volunteers. For more information, visit Advertisement Emily Sweeney can be reached at
