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What’s the oldest bar in Boston? Depends on who you ask.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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But a plaque by its doorway cops to the real story: The original Green Dragon was located “near this spot.” The current iteration opened in 1993. What’s authentic and what is a marketing ploy? In the heart of the Hub, that line can be as blurry as...
2 of America’s Best Restaurants Are Here in Massachusetts
WSBS - Massachusetts
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July 11, 2025
Luckily for us in Massachusetts, we happen to have the luxury of some of the most amazing restaurants and eateries any state could hope for. While you might expect that in the Bay State, there might be probably one spot considered to be among the...
Here’s a Sneak Peek at What You’ll Eat at the 2025 Best of Boston Soirée
Boston Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Join us at Roadrunner on July 16 to feast and celebrate. Best of Boston Soirée 2024. Planning our July issue, which features our annual Best of Boston awards, is a pretty delicious endeavor—we’ve got to figure out 100-plus honorees in the food and...
Lavish Massachusetts Retreat is One of the Top All-Inclusive Resorts in U.S.
WSBS - Massachusetts
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July 11, 2025
There is never a bad time to spend time at an all-inclusive resort, especially during the Summer in Massachusetts. There happens to be a spot in the Bay State that is becoming less and less of a secret as it's become known to receive plenty of...
Warning Issued for MA Residents Visiting This Vacation Spot
Live 95.9 - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
Massachusetts history runs deep. As one of the first 13 states, Massachusetts has no shortage of historical landmarks, from the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, the USS Constitution, and many more. From the stories of Paul Revere and John Hancock to the...
Massachusetts State trooper injured by moped driver in ‘aggressive’ Revere July 4 crowd
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hit by a moped and injured while trying to de-escalate an “aggressive” crowd of hundreds gathered and setting off illegal fireworks in Revere, police say. Just before 11 p.m. Friday, both state and local...
Mass. state trooper struck by motorcycle at Revere Beach awake from coma
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
The trooper struck by a motorcyclist near Revere Beach in June was in a medically-induced coma and had been struggling to survive, a Suffolk County prosecutor said in court on Wednesday. Lt. Donald Bossi is now awake, the district attorney’s...
U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Sees Record Growth in Airlift and Cruise Arrivals
FTN News
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July 10, 2025
U.S. Virgin Islands tourism experiences record growth in airlift and cruise arrivals, with the territory reporting strong gains across air travel, cruise passenger numbers, accommodations, cultural events, and marketing partnerships. The halfway...
Do not travel: ‘Life-threatening situation’ in Mass. due to floods
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
Update: As of 10:59 a.m., all southbound lanes on Interstate 93 in Quincy at Exit 10 have reopened, according to MassDOT. Update: As of 9:42 a.m., both sides of Interstate 93 at Exit 3 in Milton have reopened, according to MassDOT. A flash flood...
The Gross Reason You Should Never Wear Open-Toed Shoes During Air Travel
KINY - Alaska
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July 9, 2025
Air travel can be tough on your body, especially your feet. Between long security lines, endless walking through huge airports, and sitting for hours, your feet take a beating. And if you don't have a direct flight, it's even worse. You might be...
Here’s how much rain has so far fallen south of Boston amid flood warning
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
Communities south of Boston have seen between 3 and 4 and a half inches of rain on Thursday, with much of the region still under a flash flood warning. Weymouth so far saw the most rain, with preliminary reporting showing it’s received 4.57 inches...
What to know about copperhead snakes in Massachusetts
CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts
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A copperhead snake has reportedly been spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with the city warning residents Wednesday that two dogs were bit recently after encountering the snake. MassWildlife has been in contact with Attleboro officials, but has...
Flash flood warning extended in eastern Massachusetts
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flash flood warning in our area. This alert was first issued for Worcester, Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol, and Plymouth counties until 9 a.m. It was later...
In the mood for a beach day? Conde Nast says this town is one of best
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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It's beach season, and there's no shortage of great beach towns in Rhode Island. And one of them recently landed on the Condé Nast Traveler list of the 17 best beach towns on the East Coast, which could make it exactly what you're looking for on...
Milford teen suffers broken neck at Hampton Beach
Hollis Brookline Journal - New Hampshire
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Aiden Sloan, 19, of Milford, recently broke his neck while diving into a wave at Hampton Beach. Courtesy photo/GoFundMe HAMPTON — Aiden Sloan, 19, of Milford, was enjoying time with his cousins diving into the waves crashing on Hampton Beach —...
5 things to know for July 21: Flooding, Gaza, Russia-Ukraine, LA crash, Washington Commanders
KVIA - Texas
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July 21, 2025
By Jade Walker, CNN A system-wide ground stop for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights was issued on Sunday night due to an IT outage. Although the cause of the outage wasn’t released, the flights were halted for more than three hours. In a...
Downed trees, other damage reported after strong storms move through Mass.
NECN - Massachusetts
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A line of strong storms moved through Massachusetts on Sunday, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings until late and bringing down a number of trees in cities like Beverly. Police in Beverly reported numerous trees were down due to the inclement...
Only 2 islands rank higher than Mackinac in Continental US, says Travel + Leisure
MLive - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
More national accolades are pouring in for one of Michigan’s gems. Mackinac Island has just been named the No. 3 Best Island in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure. To help come up with its 2025 list, the national travel publication says its...
VIDEOS: Dangerous flash flooding strands motorists, leaves Massachusetts highways underwater
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
TED. HEY, JESSICA. THAT FLASH FLOOD WARNING ENDED AT 1115, BUT THE MORNING COMMUTE BEHIND ME, AS YOU CAN TELL, IT IS STILL A SLOG. MASSDOT CREWS HERE STILL TRYING TO DRAIN SOME AREAS THAT HAS GONE FROM FOUR LANES DOWN TO THREE AT THIS HOUR. BUT...
Rise of New Hampshire casinos means more competition for Massachusetts
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Sal Lupoli and Joe Faro met up on Wednesday, somewhere between the Apple store and the Macy’s, in the Mall at Rockingham Place. No, these best buddies and business partners weren’t hanging out to go shopping. Instead, they were there to cut a...