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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
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Michelle Obama, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson attend festivals on Martha's Vineyard
'I had no aspirations for Hollywood,' Rothwell said in the interview, according to Advertisement The trio also touched on mental health, relationships, and the importance of telling stories about the Black experience, according to the Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The film festival, which ran from July 31 to Aug. 9, featured 26 films and more than 50 short films. Since 2002, the festival has become a popular destination for Black actors and filmmakers to share their work and experiences. 'That's why we do it — to salute filmmakers of color," Stephanie Tavares-Rance, co-founder of the festival, recently Advertisement Along with Obama, Michelle Obama hugged Floyd Rance during Higher Ground's "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson" podcast during the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. Arturo Holmes/Getty Also on Saturday, Jackson discussed her 2024 memoir, 'Lovely One,' at the second annual Jackson's memoir 'takes us on a journey from her family's roots in the segregated South to her historic confirmation to becoming a jurist on America's highest Court,' the festival wrote on 'Where I am now, I'm pretty much stuck. So I'm glad I got it all done,' Jackson told the audience about her roles as a law clerk, public defender and judge, according to the New York Times. The book festival is 'a celebration of Black literary excellence with author showcases, panel discussions, appetizers & refreshments,' according to 'This celebration is a unique opportunity for both aspiring and well-established Black authors in fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and children to support, share, and celebrate Black literary excellence,' the website said. The festival also featured Malcolm D. Lee, author of 'The Best Man' series, and Tara Roberts, author of 'Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home and Belonging.' Globe correspondent Ryan Yau contributed to this report. Ava Berger can be reached at
Boston Globe
04-08-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Happy days are here again: More booze can be served in Boston and other towns
Beer and wine licenses tend to be cheaper and easier to acquire than all-alcohol, but with many customers preferring cocktails these days, restaurateurs have sought ways to upgrade their existing permits. Advertisement Mayor Michelle Wu spoke with Michael and Marcia Satchel, whose Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant in Mattapan received one of the city's new 225 liquor licenses. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she plans to introduce legislation to the City Council in the coming weeks so that Boston can become the first municipality to allow establishments to upgrade. She made the Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'A liquor license is more than just a piece of paper, it's a game changer,' said Wu. 'It can double a corner shop's revenue. It can help the family build wealth. It can turn a restaurant with an empty back room into the newest open mic stage.' The trade-in provision is part of a broader effort to reform liquor licensing and make the permits more accessible and affordable. For more than two decades, as Boston brimmed with new restaurants, the Advertisement And when the city doesn't have licenses to give out, restaurateurs have to buy them from another business that's closing. That has driven the cost of an unrestricted Last year, the state created Almost all of the licenses are restricted, which means they cannot be bought and sold and must be returned to the city when no longer needed. So far, the Boston Licensing Board has approved 61 licenses out of the new batch, doling them out to restaurants and community organizations from Mattapan to Hyde Park. That means the city has plenty of licenses left to give out. Allowing beer-and-wine license holders to upgrade to all-alcohol license upgrades across Boston neighborhoods also solves a political problem for North End restaurateurs have been some of Wu's loudest critics, sparring over the city's outdoor dining rules. Charles Krupa/Associated Press North End restaurateurs — who have been Advertisement Frank DePasquale, who owns multiple restaurants in the North End, including Bricco and Mare, plans to turn in his four beer-and-wine licenses for restricted all-alcohol permits. 'I've been waiting a lifetime for this,' said DePasquale. 'Everybody wants cocktails today … it's the right thing to do." Still, it might not be the right decision for every restaurant. Some owners may be reluctant to give up their unrestricted beer-and-wine license, especially if they plan to sell their restaurant soon. A restaurant's value is often tied to that license, which can cost more than $100,000. 'What's important is that the restaurant owner can make that decision,' said Steve Clark, president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, which supported the policy change. Michlewitz, whose district encompasses both the North End and Chinatown, said the upgrade option builds on the progress made last year in lowering barriers and leveling the playing field in the restaurant industry. 'This was the next step,' he said, in providing 'another tool to give the local restaurants.' Shirley Leung is a Business columnist. She can be reached at
Boston Globe
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
What Mike Vrabel said about Joe Mazzulla stopping by Patriots practice
'Joe is fantastic. I appreciate him just from the time that I got here, reaching out,' Vrabel said. 'We're probably different personalities and I think that that's probably what I appreciate the most about him.' 'He's always trying to learn and gain knowledge different ways about building a team, about strategy, about scheme, about inspiring players to do their job. I always love my conversations with him, and I'm excited that he was able to come out here with his son today.' Advertisement Mazzulla's stepson, Michael Harden, plays high school football at Xaverian. He is listed as a 6-foot-2, 215-pound outside linebacker according to his Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Joe Mazzulla in the house for today's Patriots practice. — Zack Cox (@zm_cox) Last year, 'All those things are super important,' Mazzulla said last September. 'It's been great being able to see how you can factor those into disguising what your defense looks like at the beginning of a possession. Maybe you go to something different later in the possession.' Advertisement The Celtics find themselves in the most uncertain spot of Mazzulla's time with the team. Jayson Tatum is recovering from a ruptured Achilles. Jaylen Brown had offseason knee surgery, but is expected to be ready for training camp. Through free agency and trades, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Luke Kornet are all elsewhere. Al Horford, who is currently a free-agent, has yet to decide on his next move. Mazzulla inherited a team that had lost in the NBA Finals in 2022 after Ime Udoka was suspended for violating team rules. He has compiled a .740 winning percentage over his three seasons, and helped guide the Celtics to their first championship since 2008. The winning percentage is the highest mark in NBA history among coaches who have coached more than one season. With a revamped roster and the possibility of missing Tatum for an extended period of time, the Celtics will likely have to make significant offseason adjustments. Mazzulla spent a morning in Foxborough watching the Patriots, who are undergoing a transition of their own as they head into Vrabel's first season as head coach of the franchise. Khari Thompson can be reached at
Boston Globe
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Patriots receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is excited about this season, not looking back on his disappointing rookie year
But the year ended up being Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'I don't even think about last year,' Polk said. 'We've got a new staff, new team. The energy is great around here. I'm here now. I'm stepping each foot forward and keeping my faith in the Lord.' Advertisement It's clear that the Patriots wanted to upgrade the wide receiver room this offseason, signing Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins in addition to drafting Kyle Williams in the third round. With Polk, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, and Javon Baker all returning, the bottom of the depth chart is tight. Advertisement So, does the 23-year-old Polk feel he's competing for a roster spot? 'No, I think I'm in a fight with myself,' he said. 'I'm competing with myself each and every day, trying to be better than I was yesterday. As long as I've got that mind-set, I'm going to be great.' Despite the obvious change in circumstances, Polk insisted not much has changed for him. He said he's entering the year with 'a new focus,' but wouldn't elaborate. How would he describe his mind set? 'Everything is pretty much the same,' he said. 'Working hard each and every day, trying to earn a role, and go out there and play for the team.' What about his game? 'I don't really think nothing is really different,' Polk said. 'I just got my foot in the water that first year. Now, when I get the opportunity to get going, we're going to make it happen.' Decisions by the coaching staff last season likely affected Polk's production (or lack thereof). His position coach last season, Tyler Hughes, had no prior experience in that role. Executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf also said earlier this year that the team may have 'put too much on [Polk's] plate' and 'stunted his growth.' Now, with a new coaching staff, Polk sounds hopeful that his opportunity hasn't already passed. Even after missing the first four training camp practices, he said he doesn't feel he's behind because he was able to log mental reps instead. He also caught a touchdown pass from Maye on Monday. 'There's been some positive things that he's done since he's been back,' coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday. 'I didn't see the mental errors, which sometimes occur when you are getting the installation but not able to go and rep it.' Advertisement Polk wouldn't acknowledge any frustrations, instead expressing excitement about the chance to run routes, get physical, and learn a new offense. 'I'm really happy and excited to be out here,' he said. Nicole Yang can be reached at
Boston Globe
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Aaron Judge goes on the injured list, but Yankees superstar's elbow injury is relatively minor
Advertisement Judge leads the major leagues with a .342 batting average and 1.160 OPS. He has Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'All in all, we got good news today,' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. 'I think all of us kind of feared the worst.' Knowing how tough Judge is, Boone had been worried. Judge told Boone of throwing difficulty during Friday's 12-5 loss to Philadelphia. 'I couldn't throw past 60 feet,' Judge said. 'We're going up against a Phillies team, they can hit the ball [all] over the park. I just didn't want to put our pitchers in jeopardy, just not be able to come up and make a play for them.' Related : Advertisement Boone received results of the scan just before the start of Saturday's game, when team officials were getting some more evaluation. Because pain impacted his throwing but not hitting, Judge fought going on the IL. 'With that strain, then if you go out there and play with it you put the UCL in jeopardy, so we got to get that healed up,' Boone said. Boone said it was too soon to determine whether highly regarded prospect Spencer Jones will be brought up from Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Judge likely won't throw for 10 to 14 days, then will need a few days throwing to build back arm strength before returning to the outfield. 'I really was reluctant about going on any IL or anything like that,' Judge said. 'I was like, 'If I can hit, let me hit.' I'll start DHing, I think, once this 10th day is up.' Aaron Judge talks with — YES Network (@YESNetwork) Giancarlo Stanton, the team's primary DH, will start to work out in the outfield next week in order to help fill in for Judge. 'It's never a relief knowing he's going to be out at all, but for what it is, I guess you could say best case,' Stanton said. Judge said he first felt the pain in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game at Toronto, when George Springer singled to right in the sixth inning off Jonathan Loáisiga. Judge made a strong throw home in an attempt to prevent the tying run, but Davis Schneider just beat catcher Austin Wells' tag. Advertisement An inning later, Judge winced after catching Alejandro Kirk's seventh-inning fly in the right-field corner and throwing to second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. as Bo Bichette tagged up and went from second to third. Judge was seen by a YES Network camera clenching his right hand in a fist. 'He's about as tough as they come and for him to even show any vulnerability or pain or whatever,' Boone said. 'I knew we had an issue probably. And so any time you can fear the worst with that, but that's why you wait to react, though. ... We got the MRI and got a clear diagnosis with it.' Related :
