Hammer-Wielding Man Threatens To Kill Employees At Somerville Gas Station: Police Hammer-Wielding Man Threatens To Kill Employees At Somerville Gas Station: Police
Hammer-Wielding Man Threatens To Kill Employees At Somerville Gas Station: Police Police arrested a man who who threatened employees both verbally and physically at a Somerville gas station last month. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person at a gas station on Alewife Brook Parkway just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to a Somerville Police crime log.  Upon arrival, officers learned that a man walked into the store and was rude to employees. After he was told to leave, the man grabbed a hammer, chased the employees and threatened to kill them before leaving the store. Officers arrested the man when he came back to the same area around 9 p…
Driver Turns Out Lights To Evade Cambridge Cops, Drives Straight Into Pole: Police Driver Turns Out Lights To Evade Cambridge Cops, Drives Straight Into Pole: Police
Driver Turns Out Lights To Evade Cambridge Cops, Drives Straight Into Pole: Police The driver of a stolen car gave himself away when he drove the wrong way down a one-way road, officials said. Police noticed that a man was driving the wrong way on Technology Square in Cambridge shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, according to the Cambridge Police Department. The driver, a 35-year-old Somerville man, saw police and quickly turned the car's headlights and rear lights off, made a U-turn, and drove off, slamming the vehicle into a pole on Bishop Allen Drive a block away.  While looking up the car's details, police maintained a safe distance from the vehicle and found…
Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability
Tightwads Rejoice, These Boston-Area Restaurants Rank Best In Affordability Inflation is high but that does not mean food standards have to be low. These Boston-area restaurants, compiled by Eater Boston, have wallet-friendly options that make getting the bill an almost-enjoyable experience.  Budget dining can seem relegated to the world of fast food or greasy choices, but these eateries show that even affordable meals can please your taste buds, brought to you by Eater Boston. P & K Delicatessen (Somerville) Classic options abound at this third-generation family-run business. Sandwiches, including meatball subs, chicken salad sandwiches, and the classic club…
Award-Winning Boston Area Cheesecake Shop Closing After 12 Years Of Service Award-Winning Boston Area Cheesecake Shop Closing After 12 Years Of Service
Award-Winning Boston Area Cheesecake Shop Closing After 12 Years Of Service An award-winning bakery in the Boston area that specializes in takeout cheesecakes and catering is closing after a dozen years of service, according to social media posts. The owner of 7ate9 Bakery in Somerville has decided to close its doors after 12 years in business and eight years on Highland Avenue, according to a post from the Somerville, MA Community Facebook group. A letter inside the shop broke the news to customers.  "We will be open Friday-Sunday until we have sold all of our inventory, through the end of March 2023," 7ate9's Owner Sarah said in the letter.  "We've gone through…
Somerville Racially-Motivated Assault Suspects Sought By Police Somerville Racially-Motivated Assault Suspects Sought By Police
Somerville Racially-Motivated Assault Suspects Sought By Police Two people who assaulted and harassed a woman of Asian descent are wanted for a civil rights and assault and battery investigation, officials say.  The pair attacked and verbally harassed the woman around 5:40 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20 at the MBTA Davis Square Station in Somerville, MBTA Transit Police say. The suspects were caught on camera, and police are seeking the public's help to identify the unknown duo.  Identification Sought re: Civil Rights/Assault& Battery Investigation. https://t.co/nADhZNIAt6 pic.twitter.com/5tevYsKX3i — MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) February 24, 2…
Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right
Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right With the long weekend here, you may be thinking of how you can take full advantage of your additional free morning.  Well if you plan on visiting Boston this President's Day weekend, be sure to stop by one of these highly-rated brunch spots around the city, courtesy of Eater Boston.  The Neighborhood Restaurant (Somerville) A family-run eatery with Portuguese fare, The Neighborhood Restaurant is conveniently located in Somerville's Union Square. Customers often rave about the restaurant's baked goods including sweet breads, baked apples, and Portuguese-influenced pastries, the owner said o…
Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries
Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Seafood lovers should maki these sushi restaurants rated as the best in the Boston area by Eater Boston a top priority for their next dining out experience.  From old favorites to new spots on the scene, this list is sure to have a yet-to-be checked out restaurant for even the most seasoned of Boston diners. Enjoy a quick lunch of sashimi or settle in and relax for hours of luxuriously rolled and plated sushi dishes at these eateries, from Eater Boston's list of top sushi picks.  Umami Omakase (Cambridge) View this post on Instagram A post s…
FOUND: Medford 15-Year-Old Last Seen On Train FOUND: Medford 15-Year-Old Last Seen On Train
Found: Medford 15-Year-Old Last Seen On Train Police announced the missing teenager was found around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to the Medford Police Department. Police are requesting the public's help to find a missing teenager last seen wearing pajama pants, officials say.  Deemariz Reyes was last seen early in the morning on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the area of Mystic Avenue on the Medford/Somerville line, according to the Medford Police Department.  🚨MISSING JUVENILE🚨Deemariz’s last known location was in the area of Mystic Aveon the Medford/Somerville line early this morning. She was last seen wearing black &…
ICE Arrests Convicted Brazilian Drug Trafficker Hiding Out In Massachusetts ICE Arrests Convicted Brazilian Drug Trafficker Hiding Out In Massachusetts
ICE Arrests Convicted Brazilian Drug Trafficker Hiding Out In Massachusetts A Brazilian citizen was caught hiding out in Massachusetts when he should have been serving a prison sentence in his native country for drug trafficking, authorities said. Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested Diogo De-Sales Gomes in Somerville on Friday, Feb. 3, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports.  The 34-year-old, who entered the United States illegally, was convicted and sentenced to prison in Brazil for drug trafficking in February 2022. He was also previously arrested by US Border Patrol near San Luis, AZ after he unlawfully entered t…
Gone With The Wind: Boston-Area Billboard Gets Shredded By Frigid Gusts Gone With The Wind: Boston-Area Billboard Gets Shredded By Frigid Gusts
Gone With The Wind: Boston-Area Billboard Gets Shredded By Frigid Gusts Massachusetts residents are not the only ones sick of being bombarded with incredibly heavy winds this week – even billboards are tired of the weather. Twitter user Mark Connolly (@sr_connolly) snapped a photo of a billboard within the Boston city limits that was completely torn apart by the intense wind gusts on Friday, Feb. 3.  "Frigid winds are shredding billboards in Somerville," Connolly wrote.  Frigid winds are shredding billboards in Somerville. pic.twitter.com/ohVCLNyu36 — Mark Connolly (@sr_connolly) February 3, 2023 At the time of Connolly's post, the National Weather Servic…
Not Just Dinner: Try These Creative Valentines Day Activities In Boston Not Just Dinner: Try These Creative Valentines Day Activities In Boston
Not Just Dinner: Try These Creative Valentines Day Activities In Boston Anti-Valentine's Day pity party anyone? Whether you are treating your paramour, a close friend, or yourself to a special Valentines evening, these Boston events have you covered for something more innovative than another year of dinner and dessert.  Valentine's Day can feel like an annual rotation of tired tropes. In the name of self-love, try one of these events in and around Boston designed to shake up your holiday.  Xmortis Vampy Valentines (Cambridge) "A Vampiric Valentines Party for those that love what the heart has to offer." Valentine’s Holiday in Heels Class (Boston) "A two hour…
Shots Fired End In 'Crash And Dash' In Front Of Somerville Pizzeria: Report Shots Fired End In 'Crash And Dash' In Front Of Somerville Pizzeria: Report
Shots Fired End In 'Crash And Dash' In Front Of Somerville Pizzeria: Report An investigation is underway after a car crashed into several others shortly after gunshots were reported in Somerville, police confirmed to Daily Voice. Officers responding to the reports of shots fired discovered the crash near Romanzza Pizzeria on Mystic Avenue Wednesday night, Jan. 18, WHDH reports.  The crash happened in front of Romanzza Pizzeria on Mystic Avenue in Somerville on Wednesday night, Jan. 18Google Maps Street View Witnesses told the outlet the car hit four other vehicles before stopping in front of the shop. The pizzeria was not hit in the process, the outlet reports.…