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Boston Common Named One Of The Best Ice Skating Spots In North America, According To Yelp
The skating rink opened in 1996 on Frog Pond. It's a family-friendly destination but it's also hosted professional figure skating shows.

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The skating rink opened in 1996 on Frog Pond. It's a family-friendly destination but it's also hosted professional figure skating shows.

Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Galligan says the issue of squatting means his firefighters have to search vacant buildings despite the dangers.
"I just couldn't get sacked," Galligan recalled saying to himself. "I kept telling myself I can't get sacked. I have to hold onto the ball."
Over the last ten years, most Decembers have had well below-average (8.7" in Boston) snowfall.
Often called the ultimate farce, it's heightened comedy, something director Ilyse Robbins knows is difficult to pull off well.
"The children are the best. There's no other school that has these kinds of kids who are so funny and appreciative," Gemanique Viall said.
"I just want them to know they have our love and support. That we haven't forgotten about them," said founder Michelle DeSilva.
In Boston's North End, a woman has turned her love of entertaining into a booming dinner party business.
All six died in the line of duty after they ended up trapped in the massive fire on December 3, 1999.
The Newbury Fire Department said getting the drivers out of their cars took nearly an hour. Sgt. Cole of Exeter, NH, died at the scene.
A museum in Boston is recreating part of the city's history with model trains.
Economists say the tariffs would act like a tax on American consumers, raising prices on any number of products.
In 2022, grocery service Instacart reported that 38% of Thanksgiving shoppers waited until the last minute to buy food.
The Cape Air aircraft involved in the incident has been removed from service for inspection.
For their parents, witnessing their child's joy reminds them of the power of hope, courage, and a little Celtics magic.
In 2004 the non-profit decided to help families year-round with rent, school supplies, and whatever else they may need.
Roberge retired at age 75, but she was a woman who loved learning, and she knew something was missing from her life.
State and local emergency responders searched the Connecticut River and found the body of Won Jang, 20,0f Middletown, Delaware.
"She encouraged her parents to join the church," said her godson, Mark Gray. "She's been leading people to this church for some time."
"I've always been told I look like him, so I was like, I have to go to this," said contestant Michael Carroll.