Boston would gain more than 260 new alcoholic beverage licenses under a bill that cleared the Massachusetts Senate Monday afternoon, exceeding the 205 new licenses that the House favors.
The Senate bill (S 2903) authorizes 264 licens…
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Senate approves 264 new alcohol licenses for Boston
Arrest made after man shot near MBTA Orange Line station in JP, police say
A man was shot near an MBTA station in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood on Monday afternoon.
The shooting was reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the area of 245 Centre Street, according to Boston police. That address is the Jackson Square Orange Line stop, where a large number of police were seen soon afterward.
Officers arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Police said they arrested a person on a scooter who matched the description of the wanted person. A firearm was recovered. That person’s name was not immediately released.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Department.
It wasn’t immediately clear if MBTA service was impacted by the shooting.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opening new location in Greater Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A Louisiana-based chain that focuses on a popular food item is expanding to a space west of Boston that had been the site of a longtime Greek restaurant.
According to a source, Raising …
One dead after house fire in Webster
A person has died after a fire at a multi-family home in Webster, Massachusetts, over the weekend.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed one person, identified only as male, died when fire broke out at the home on South Point Road Sa…
Southie’s own L Street Tavern named to 2024 USA Today Best Bars in America list
Southie’s own L Street Tavern just made the 2024 USA TODAY Best Bars in America list!
This list, selected by food writers nationwide, includes the best neighborhood taverns, fancy cocktail spots, cozy wine bars, and lively beach bars. H…
