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Popular Local Radio Broadcasters Forced Off Airwaves: Patch PM

Also: Holy Cross student killed in crash day after 20th birthday | Cape man faces new charge in Varsity Blues scandal​ | More.

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iHeartMedia Cuts Several Well-Known, Boston Radio Broadcasters

WBZ news anchor Deb Lawler and political commentator Jon Keller are among the broadcasters leaving the airwaves.

Holy Cross Student Killed In Florida Crash Day After 20th Birthday

Grace Rett just turned 20 on Tuesday. The sophomore set a world record last month.

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Top Of The Hub, Skywalk Closing Atop Prudential Center: Report

The popular venues are closing April 18, according to The Boston Globe.

Cape Man Faces New Charge In Varsity Blues Scandal

Prosecutors said John Wilson, a former Gap executive, bribed USC employees to get his son into college and then wrote it off on his taxes.

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Neighbors Worry Charlestown Dog Might Have Been Poisoned

Boston police are investigating after two dogs who visited Charlestown parks showed signs of poisoning and died suddenly.

1 Melrose City Councilor Didn't Vote For A President — Here's Why

Jen Grigoraitis was voted in as president by her colleagues. But the Council's elder statesman declined to vote. Here's what they said.

Tony Pena, Grafton Teen And Star Football Player Dies From Cancer

The 17-year-old was diagnosed in October and had been determined to fight.

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