'End Of An Era': Greater Boston Cinema Facing Final Curtain Call After 40 Years 'End Of An Era': Greater Boston Cinema Facing Final Curtain Call After 40 Years
'End Of An Era': Greater Boston Cinema Facing Final Curtain Call After 40 Years "For more than 40 years, our family has been proud – and fortunate – to create a community around the West Newton Cinema." That is the opening line from Owner David Bramante in a letter addressed to his customer base at West Newton Cinema in Newton.  In efforts to keep the business alive and usher into the modern era, the family came to the difficult decision to sell the property.  West Newton Cinema will continue operations for the next 18 months to two years until the new owners decide what to do with the space.  "Mark Development has agreed that the cinema can conti…
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police UPDATE: Boston Police said Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda was found Boston Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager who suffers from Autism and Schizophrenia.  Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda, age 16, of Roxbury, was last seen in the area of 7 Wheatley Way on Wednesday, July 13, police said. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black sweatpants, white/black sneakers. Dimitrius also wears glasses.  Police said he has previously been found in Newton and Everett. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or police at (617) 343-4275.
Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home
Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home A Newton home is in shambles after a 4-alarm fire ripped through the structure late at night.  The fire reportedly started at 35 Gray Cliff Road around 10:40 p.m. on Friday, July 8, according to a Tweet from Metro Fire (@MAFireEMS).  3rd alarm of fire Newton Ma pic.twitter.com/hiR4dWbSu8 — Metro Fire (@MaFireEMS) July 9, 2022 The fire was originally labelled as 2-alarm but was upgraded to a 4-alarm within an hour. Around the same time, the entire building collapsed from the flames.    Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the owners were believed to have been away on vacation at …
Barstool's Dave Portnoy Rates Greater Boston Area Pizzeria...Sorta Barstool's Dave Portnoy Rates Greater Boston Area Pizzeria...Sorta
Barstool's Dave Portnoy Rates Greater Boston Area Pizzeria...Sorta Dave Portnoy seemed to be more excited about a Boston-area pub and his own hair than the restaurant he was actually reviewing. The Barstool Sports CEO stopped by Max and Leo's in Newton and spent more time asking if his hair made him "look like a lesbian, not that there's anything wrong with that."  Portnoy also made comments about the legendary Buff's Pub down the street. Aside from these shenanigans, Portnoy did say the pie from Max and Leo's had good undercarriage, and ultimately gave it a 7.6. Portnoy noted the pizzeria, including Stella's, had strong pies, and ultimatel…
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In Massachusetts, Report Says This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In Massachusetts, Report Says
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In Massachusetts, Report Says Those on the hunt for superior chicken wings in Massachusetts should look no further than this restaurant, according to one authority on the matter. After checking reviews, awards, and reading plenty of articles, the folks at Mashed - dubbed “the ultimate destination for all things food” - named Buff’s Pub as having the best wings in the commonwealth. The Middlesex County eatery is located at 317 Washington Street in Newton. “Like other Nashville hot chicken you may have tried, these wings have a complex spice profile with the optimal amount of sweetness mixed in to keep you in a cheery …
Missing MA Teenager Who Never Came Home From School Found Safe (UPDATE) Missing MA Teenager Who Never Came Home From School Found Safe (UPDATE)
Missing MA Teenager Who Never Came Home From School Found Safe (Update) UPDATE: Police have safely located Angela Zhou The Newton Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager who never came home from school. Angela Zhou, age 13, left Brown Middle School, located at 125 Meadowbrook Road around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, Newton Police said on Facebook. She was supposed to take the bus home but never did. *Please Share* Missing Juvenile Angela ZHOU 13 years of age. Newton, MA Angela Zhou left Brown Middle School,... Posted by Newton MA Police Department on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Angela's parents are concerned she may …
Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33 Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33
Morris County Native, ‘Incredible Light’ Dies After Battle With Brain Tumor, 33 Morris County native Brian J. Dodgson died at Overlook Medical Center on Thursday, May 12 after battling a brain tumor. He was 33. Born in Denville, Brian grew up in Madison, his obituary says. Brian worked as a dedicated dog walker for Wonder Dog in Summit. He was remembered as a craft beer fan and fierce music lover. Meanwhile, more than $4,500 had been raised on GoFundMe for the creation of a scholarship in Brian’s honor at the County College of Morris. “We lost an incredible light the other day,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Caitlin Duffy. “Brian ‘Pork’ Dodgson was the best of u…
Massachusetts Man Admits To Attempting To Buy Jeep With Counterfeit Check Massachusetts Man Admits To Attempting To Buy Jeep With Counterfeit Check
Massachusetts Man Admits To Attempting To Buy Jeep With Counterfeit Check A Massachusetts man is facing years behind bars after admitting to purchasing a Jeep using a counterfeit check. David Hogan, age 58, of Worcester, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud Monday, April 25, in federal court in Boston. Prosecutors said Hogan visited a Newton dealership in March 2021 and gave them a $56,000 check for a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which he then drove off the lot. But when the dealership tried cashing the check, they were told the bank account had been frozen, prosecutors said. When they confronted Hogan about the bad check, he promised to wire them the money, but…
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in Massachusetts. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including a number of locations in Massachusetts. According …
These Massachusetts Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says These Massachusetts Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says
These Massachusetts Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says A new report has ranked the 50 zip codes in Massachusetts with the most expensive homes. Stacker.com shared a ranking on Tuesday, April 5, of the most expensive zip codes in Massachusetts based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all residences as of February of 2021 The most expensive zip code on the list was 02199 in Boston, with a typical home value of $4,267,503, which is 787.1 percent above the typical value in Massachusetts, according to the report. The Nantucket zip code 02554 was ranked second most expensive on the list due to its typical home value of …
Massachusetts State Police Cruiser Struck By Tractor-Trailer Massachusetts State Police Cruiser Struck By Tractor-Trailer
Massachusetts State Police Cruiser Struck By Tractor-Trailer A Massachusetts state trooper was seriously injured after being struck by a tractor-trailer while protecting a road construction crew. The incident took place around 11:44 p.m., Tuesday, Sept.. 28 on I-95 southbound near its intersection with the Mass Pike in Weston in Middlesex County. According to Dave Procopio, of the state police, the trooper was inside his cruiser when it was struck.  "The trooper sustained serious injuries, but was alert and radioed in the crash himself," Procopio said. "He is being transported to a Boston hospital." Following the crash, the tractor-traile…
Millionaires Shun Western/Central Massachusetts According to New Ranking Millionaires Shun Western/Central Massachusetts According to New Ranking
Millionaires Shun Western/Central Massachusetts According to New Ranking Showing a sharp divide between the financial influence of the Eastern and Western sides of Massachusetts, a ranking of communities with the most millionaires didn’t come within 50 miles of Western Massachusetts. Heck, the wealth didn’t even extend into Worcester County. A recent Boston Business Journal ranking of the top 25 Massachusetts municipalities with the most million-dollar earners didn’t include any communities from Western or Central Massachusetts. This matters because where there is wealth, there is influence and Western Massachusetts has a long history of paying the price of th…