Meteor that exploded over Cape Cod Bay came from somewhere past Mars, researchers say
Researchers, including at MIT's Haystack Observatory in Westford, used data from an unusually large number of ground- and satellite-based resources to identify the possible origin and makeup of the meteor that exploded over Cape Cod Bay on May 30, causing a sonic boom that startled birds and people across the area. Read more.
Ruling in Dedham case does little to disprove theory that women would pick a bear over a man in the woods
October 22
The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled today that a Dedham District Court judge properly issued a long-term abuse-prevention order in 2024 against a man who kept showing up wherever his estranged wife went, no matter how many times she told him to stop.
Boston to use grant to add more e-bikes to Bluebikes network
October 22
The Boston City Council yesterday approved a $3.3 million grant from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to buy 887 new battery-assisted Bluebikes - and 434 batteries to swap in to keep them pedaling.
Cleveland Circle could get new Dunk's that also serves subs
October 22
The Boston Licensing Board next week considers a proposal to replace the former Mattress Superstore, 1962 Beacon St. in Brighton, with a combo Dunkin'/Jimmy John's.
Venerable JP Blanchard's to get new owner, name
October 22
The Sharon family that is buying the West Roxbury Blanchard's and planning to change its name to Kappy's goes before the Boston Licensing Board next week for permission to buy the Jamaica Plain Blanchard's and change its name to Kappy's.
Coyote on a roof in Roxbury
October 22
The Real Boston Media posts video of a coyote looking for roadrunners among the solar panels up on the roof of a building behind the B-2 police station in Nubian Square.
