By Jake BuschMarietta Daily Journal, Ga.AUSTELL, Ga. — A 10-year-old boy had his wish come true Friday when he was sworn in as a member of both the Cobb County Police and Fire departments.Arya Patel, who has osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, spent the day motivating...
On Monday at 7:49 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until noon for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.The weather service describes, "Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.""Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,"...
Hozier topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time this year, and the Irish singer brought his star power performed on the third and final day of Boston Calling Music Festival The singer and songwriter, best known for his debut single “Take Me to...
By Shaina McLawrence and Gail LubinStaten Island Advance, N.Y.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As dawn broke Wednesday, a stunning police action unfolded on Staten Island, as 21 people were taken into custody during coordinated raids of three locations, as part of a drug sting that centers...
By Hallie LauerPittsburgh Post-GazettePITTSBURGH — As concerns about police staffing levels continue to plague Pittsburgh, City Council members approved a $315,000 grant from the state to help recruitment efforts.A large portion of the grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will go to...
Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Flynn Group in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will raise funds for The Jimmy Fund to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through June 18. Guests can purchase pinup cards in $1 or $5 increments, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting...
The Springfield Museums have announced two appointments, Kris Ludwig as curator of art and Elizabeth Kapp as curator of history.Ludwig began working at the museums in 2005, first as an intern, then as preparator, and finally as manager of exhibit services before taking on his...
The first round of the 2024 French Open continues on Monday, May 27 from Roland-Garros in Paris.The matches are scheduled to start at 5 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel until at 11 a.m. EST coverage switches to NBC. Fans looking...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology stumbled onto what one called a “very radical” discovery — the new material they had created, akin to silk, could function much in the way a wall does, only at a fraction of the thickness.The researchers first set...
Sure, you’ve heard of the mythical, one-horned, majestic unicorn — but have you ever seen one?Well, now is your chance.The Farm at SummitWynds in Holden is hosting a Unicorn Experience Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m, featuring a...