Boston, MA|News|
Transit Groups, Cities Across MA Pledge To Cut Construction Costs
A new procurement agreement allows partners to implement more bus and bike lanes while cutting costs to taxpayers.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Studies Sites For Outdoor City Pool
A group is looking into sites for a community pool that could include a lap pool, play elements, picnic areas, lounge space and a bathhouse.
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Newton, MA|News|
Theater Returning To Newton With 'Waiting For Godot' Performance
Socially distanced attendees will observe the performance from the Durant-Kenrick House grounds.
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Quincy, MA|News|
Restaurant Bans Quincy Cop, Woman Over Face Mask Tantrum
"This horrible woman is not forgivable!" the restaurant's co-owner owner wrote on Facebook.
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Newton, MA|News|
Defund NPD To Ask Mayor To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis
The group is set to present to the Newton Human Rights Commission Tuesday evening.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Teachers Union Decries Reopening Plan
The union on Thursday cast a vote of no confidence for the superintendent, according to The Boston Globe.
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Attleboro, MA|News|
North Attleboro Hit-And-Run Victim Dies, Suspect Arrested
The 31-year-old suspected hit-and-run driver was arrested in Rhode Island, according to news reports.
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Houston, TX|News|
How Harvey Deja Vu Guided Hurricane Laura Evacuees
Hurricane Harvey took many homes, but no storm is strong enough to wipe away the Southerner spirit.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Police, Fire Departments Awarded Federal Grant For PPE
All told, the city's public safety departments received $47,574.93 through the federal Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Bank Robbed At Gunpoint On Friday, Cops Investigating
Police said the man fled Eastern Bank on Chelmsford Street on a black Honda CBR motorcycle.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Residents Reminded To Complete Census As Deadline Nears
The census can be completed online, by mail or over the phone.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Buyer Beware: Pre-Blast Inspection Mailers Are Not City-Sponsored
Inspections will be provided free of charge to residents near the blast area, the city said.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Sanitation: No Trash Pickup, Street Sweeping On Labor Day
Here's how residents can go about getting trash removed throughout the holiday weekend.
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New York City, NY|News|
Storms Ahead As Laura Remnants Near NYC This Weekend
Tropical Depression Laura will contribute some moisture to Saturday's showers, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.
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New York City, NY|News|
SEE IT: Rockaway Beach Swimmer Rescued By Helicopter
The woman was swept out by a strong riptide while swimming early Friday in Queens, police said.
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New York City, NY|News|
Outdoor Youth Sports Returning To NYC Next Month
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, face coverings are required for coaches, staff, spectators, and players on the sidelines.
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New York City, NY|News|
Late Night Firework Show Over Hudson: New Yorkers Ask Why
"That finale had us thinking the city was under attack,” one person tweeted about the show. “Who asked for this?” another asked.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Council Votes To Extend Cap On Food Delivery Fees In Pandemic
"We cannot afford to lose the business of the restaurants that make New York City, New York City," Council Speaker Corey Johnson said.
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New York City, NY|News|
See It: Mold Peppers NYC Coronavirus Relief Meal, Woman Claims
“Beyond unacceptable,” is what a Department of Sanitation spokesperson called photos showing a moldy GetFoodNYC meal.
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New York City, NY|News|
New York City Braces For Storms, Strong Winds Thursday
Hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible in the Tri-State area, the National Weather Service warns.
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