8 injured after ‘multiple explosions’ during fireworks set-up in Mashpee
by According to police, eight individuals were injured after multiple explosions shook a Cape Cod village ahead of its yearly Fourth of July celebration. Mashpee Deputy …
Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds’ rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
BOSTON (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds overcame the Boston Red Sox 8–4 on Wednesday night after Christian Encarnacion-Strand blasted his first career grand slam during …
Alex Cora offered a blunt reaction to Red Sox miscues after loss vs. Reds
Alex Cora commented on the Red Sox’s difficulties: The Red Sox were poised to complete a quick three-game sweep of the Reds at Fenway Park …
New fees in effect for rideshare trips to Logan
The cost of passenger travel increased Tuesday as the rideshare fare to and from Logan Airport was raised from $3.25 to $5.50. In an effort …
Massachusetts advocates fear Trump’s bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare’s model state
Boston (AP) Advocates and medical professionals in the state that served as the model for Obamacare are concerned that the Trump administration is attempting to …
House Republicans are pushing Trump’s big bill to the brink of passage
Washington (AP) As GOP leaders and the president himself tried to convince doubtful skeptics to abandon their opposition by his Fourth of July deadline, House …
5 can’t-miss restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston this week
With intriguing and varied restaurant openings taking place around the metro area, 2025 is a great year to be a diner in Greater Boston. 5 …
Are Boston’s matchmakers seeing a bump in business from ‘Materialists’?
Tall, or taller? A doctor or a lawyer? In the new film Materialists, which stars Dakota Johnson as a stylish matchmaker who works with customers …
Somerville pizza chef named one of the best in the world
This year’s Best Pizza Awards, held in Milan, Italy, recognized a pizzaiolo from Somerville as one of the best in the world. On a list …
Hundreds of Massachusetts criminal cases could be dropped, indigent defendants released amid defense attorney work stoppage
The Supreme Judicial Court determined Thursday that a continuing work stoppage by public defenders may result in the dismissal of hundreds of cases against unrepresented …
July 4 fireworks Wisconsin (2025) Full list of towns, times, and rain dates
by Communities across the Wisconsin Rapids area are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades, live music, and family-friendly activities. Here’s a full guide …
Is kissing in the rain actually sexy?
You are currently reading the July 1 edition of Meredith Goldstein’s Love Letters newsletter. Every week, Meredith offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the Love Letters column …