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Inside the many lives — and occasional near deaths — of Boston’s Wang Theatre
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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A full 100 years later, this building is known as the Wang Theatre, the jewel in the Boch Center performing arts complex. And the Wang is still packing the house in the Theatre District, a designation that may have disappeared if it hadn’t managed...
Owner: John W. Henry
Why Trump is threatening to pull World Cup matches from Boston
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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Report: Massachusetts towns facing ‘perfect storm’ of financial pressure
Sign up for the Athol Daily News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. A new report from the Massachusetts Municipal Association says cities and towns across the state are facing a “perfect storm” of financial pressure. The report,...
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Raytheon expands Massachusetts plant for LTAMDS radar production
Raytheon broke ground on a new 23,000-square-foot expansion of its Andover, Massachusetts, integration and testing facility for the Army’s next-generation Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, the company announced Oct. 15. The LTAMDS is...
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Moulton seeks Massachusetts Senate seat held by Markey
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts announced Wednesday that he is launching a Senate bid, seeking the seat currently occupied by Democratic Sen. Edward J. Markey. In a video announcing his campaign, Moulton directly criticizes Markey’s...
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How much do you make in Boston? We want to hear from you.
Tell Us Tell us your salary, job field, and what it’s like balancing work and life in Boston. We’re looking to better understand the people behind Greater Boston’s workforce. (Adobe Stock/Globe Staff Illustration) By Annie Jonas October 15, 2025 |...
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Music from the Sole breaks down walls between music and movement in newest show, in Boston this weekend
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The tap dance and live music collaborative Music From The Sole returns to Boston this week, bringing its latest theatrical production, the 70-minute “House is Open, Going Dark.” Founded in 2015 by Brazilian choreographer Leonardo Sandoval and...
Owner: John W. Henry
Donnie Wahlberg is starring in a new show set in Boston. But he’ll be playing a New Yorker.
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Wahlberg, who, in real life, is basically a mascot for the city of Boston (and its sports teams), will pretend he doesn’t know much about this town, even though, off-camera, he was the one telling co-stars about the city and taking them to dinner...
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Seth Moulton will challenge Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate race
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CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts
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U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, said Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Edward Markey for the Democratic nomination in next year's Senate race, arguing it's time for the party to embrace a new generation of...
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Updates to Medford linkage exaction program pass Massachusetts House of Representatives
The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved updates to Medford’s linkage exaction program, which enables the city to charge developers fees to offset the cost of public infrastructure improvements, sending the bill to the State Senate....
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Rep. Seth Moulton launches Senate bid against Ed Markey in Massachusetts
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., announced this morning that he is launching a bid for Senate, challenging Sen. Ed Markey. Moulton's bid marks the first high-profile challenge to Markey, a Democrat who has served in Congress for nearly five decades....
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Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders
BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, said Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Edward Markey for the Democratic nomination in next year’s Senate race, arguing it's time for the party to embrace a new...
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Seth Moulton says he’s running against Ed Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat
Massachusetts, get ready for a Senate primary battle. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 46, has announced that he will be challenging U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, 79, next year. “We’re in a crisis, and with everything we learned last election, I just don’t believe...
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Boston Startup Flexxbotics Nominated for 2025 Robotics Award
In the rapidly evolving field of robotics, a Boston-based startup called Flexxbotics is making waves with its innovative software that enables humanoid robots to seamlessly communicate and collaborate with industrial machines. This technology,...
Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders
BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, said Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Edward… BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, said Wednesday that he will challenge U.S....
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Massachusetts record stores, music fans embrace rise of record variants — but they come at a cost
A Spotify account plays “The Fate of Ophelia,” the highest streamed track off of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” In an era where streaming on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music dominate, the vinyl record industry has...
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Harvard On Track To Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2026, Sustainability Report Finds
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The Harvard Crimson - Massachusetts
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Harvard’s 2024 sustainability report found that campus net greenhouse gas emissions continued to flatline for the ninth straight year — keeping them on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2026. The report, released in early October, detailed the...
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Israel’s Perpetual War Machine Demonstrates that Environmental Warfare is a Tool, Not a Consequence of Genocide and Settler Colonialism
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Black Agenda Report
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The environmental destruction in Gaza is a calculated military strategy. By poisoning the land and water, Israel is ensuring the genocide has a permanent, toxic legacy. “Seen from the point of view of colonial history, climate transformation is...
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Boston institutions offer free events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Museums around Boston opened their doors to the public Monday with free programs to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day despite efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to erase the holiday. A student on the Museum of Fine Arts’ website...
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Video shows dramatic rescue of overboard man off Massachusetts' coast
There was a dramatic rescue off the coast of Massachusetts after reports of a man overboard in the frigid waters. The man is expected to survive. FALMOUTH, Massachusetts — Officials used a helicopter in a dramatic rescue of a man who reportedly...
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