Saturday, May 19, 2012
Police news on Beacon Hill, May 14-17.
Good timing and coordination led to the quick arrest of two boys police say were working together to steal a phone on the Boston Common Wednesday. According to police reports, two juveniles were rode their bicycles close to a man and snatched his cell phone as he was talking on it while sitting on a bench in the park at 12:45 p.m. An officer on duty spotted the boys riding their bikes up Mount Vernon Street and alerted Beacon Hill's community officer, who turned on his blue lights and sirens and headed to the Beacon and Walnut, where the boys were. Meanwhile, a third officer spotted the suspects and positioned his cruiser to block them. One of the boys turned around and attempted to flee but the Beacon Hill officer ran after him and …
MEET MOO! Moo is an energetic and playful 2-year-old spayed female cat who was rescued by the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Moo spent some time in a foster home taking care of her kittens. They've since all been adopted and now Moo is patiently awaiting her turn! Moo is very friendly and will come right up to you to nuzzle. She prefers human companionship to that of other felines. She loves to be petted and loves to play with all types of toys. So, if you're looking for a new companion to put a smile on your face each day, meet Moo today! For more information on Moo or any of the other animals currently residing at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, please contact us at 617-226-5602. The Animal Rescue League of Boston is open Tuesday …
If you need to get groceries while (only slightly) out of town, check out any of these businesses.
We asked readers this week about their favorite spots to pick up a dozen eggs or a gallon of milk. Check out some of these places our readers named as their favorites right here in the greater Boston area: Back Bay: Trader Joe's, 899 Boylston Street Beacon Hill: Charles Street Market, 66 Charles St Stoneham: Stop & Shop Supermarket, 259 Main Street Wakefield: The Farmland, 415 Main St. Charlestown: Foodmaster, 5 Austin St. Melrose: Foodmaster, 880 Main Street Malden: Super Stop & Shop, 60 Broadway Somerville: Market Basket, 400 Somerville Ave. Medford: Stop & Shop, 760 Fellsway Arlington: D'Agostino's, 1297 Mass Ave. South End: Foodie's Urban Market, 1421 Washington St.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Three dozen people rallied outside of a Beacon Hill Dunkin' Donuts.
One of the bigger events in Boston this weekend includes The Spin Doctors, Third Eye Blind and Switchfoot.
Be kind to the earth and yourself at Radio 92.9's EarthFest on Saturday, May 19 at the Hatch Shell in the Esplanade in Boston. The event is free. The festivities start at 10 a.m. at the Kids Planet Family Stage and at 11:30 a.m. at the main stage. Bands performing on the main stage include Twin Berlin, Eve 6, Spin Doctors and Third Eye Blind. Also at the event will be nonprofit environmental groups, a Whole Foods Market village (free samples) and an interactive learning area for children and families. And if you're not into the whole natural earth scene, there's always beer and hotdogs at HarpoonFest (Friday and Saturday) and the Hot Dog Safari Saturday. To find other weekend events in Boston, check out these listings:
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The market beat out the runner-up, Whole Foods, by 4 votes.
This week we asked readers to vote for their favorite grocery or convenience store. By 9 a.m. today, 22 votes were cast and half of them were for Charles Street Market, making it the winner in this week's contest. The runner-up, Whole Foods, which won our Best Sandwich on the Hill contest several weeks ago, got four votes. The market, formerly a 7-Eleven, was expanded in December 2011 to include more gourmet items. It also features a popular deli. In next week's poll, we'll ask about the best place to celebrate graduation. Voting starts at 9 a.m. Monday.
Shares in the most popular social media company go on sale today to the general public.
There's much advice out there regarding Facebook shares going on sale today after it set its initial public offering stock price at $38 per share. Some say you shouldn't buy it today. Others advise to buy early and as much as you can. While still others warn the market is rigged against small investors. So what are your plans? Does this remind you of the late '90s? Please let us know by taking this poll and commenting below.
In order to test sensors that detect biological agents that terror groups could release into subway systems, Homeland Security and the T plan to release dead bacteria at three Red Line stops during off-hours.
The MBTA and Homeland Security plan to release dead bacteria into three Red Line stations this summer to test bio-terror sensors. The agencies held a public meeting about the plan Wednesday. The bacteria, bacillus subtilis, is not infectious even in its live form, according to government documents. The bacteria is used in farming, as a food supplement for humans and livestock and as an ingredient in organic dog food, according to a government Q&A, attached as a PDF. The tests will be done in Cambridge and Somerville at the Davis, Harvard Square and Porter Stations. According to WCVB, some residents who attended Wednesday's public hearing at the Cambridge YMCA expressed concern about the plan. They also criticized that exact dates for the …
And more to know today, May 18.
1. More than 50 members of the Copley Society of Art will be all over the place Sunday for Fresh Paint. Look for them around the city painting Boston neighborhood landmarks and locations from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Neighborhoods including Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Bay Village, Charlestown, Jamaica Plain, Kenmore, the North End and the South End. 2. Hundreds of people turned out yesterday for the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill tour. In the unfortunate case you weren't one of them (or even if you were), you can take a quick tour through our photo gallery of the event. 3. The MBTA announced that it will conduct a bioterrorism test this summer by spreading a dead bacteria on the Red Line. What do you think of this plan? Tell us in our poll at the bottom …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The blossoms and greenery weren't the only things that stood out at the 83rd annual Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill tour.
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11:40 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Foodie's is much to expensive and limited in variety. It is worth the trip over to Trader Joe's on Boylston St. more ›