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Fenway Park

Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars
Driver Crashes Into Fenway Park Entrance After Running From Police, Hitting Other Cars A 48-year-old Salem woman who drove into Fenway Park is believed to have been involved in hit-and-run crashes earlier Monday morning, May 6, as well as wrecking into a gate at a US Coast Guard base in Boston, authorities said.  Colleen Marie Gibbs was taken to a hospital just after 8:30 a.m. after she drove through Gate C entrance at the famed baseball stadium and smashed into a forklift, state police said.  Investigators have linked her to multiple incidents that began an hour and a half earlier.  UPDATE: A car drove into Fenway Park on Monday morning and crashed into a …

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by Josh Lanier
Mahwah-Ramsey
Sports
Former Mahwah High School Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft (Don't Look, Yankee Fans) Former Mahwah High School Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft (Don't Look, Yankee Fans)
Former Mahwah High School Standout Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft (Don't Look, Yankee Fans) There was joy even in Yankeeville -- aka North Jersey -- when Mahwah High School standout Kyle Teel was selected 14th in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft by the Boston Red Sox. “It’s a dream come true,” Teel said during a virtual news conference after he was drafted on Sunday, July 9. “I’ve always wanted to be a pro baseball player, and I’m so excited and ready to get to work.” It was no surprise to those who know Teel, a consensus 1st team All American at the University of Virginia who won awards as the best collegiate catcher in the game and was New Jersey's Player of the Year in 202…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game
Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Make dad the MVP this Father's Day by entering him to win free tickets to a game at Fenway Park in Boston.  The Red Sox will be choosing 10 lucky fathers for a "Father's Day Out at Fenway Park" as the Sox take on the Yankees on Sunday, June 18.  The lucky winners will also get a complimentary pregame meal in one of Fenway's premium clubs and a $100 gift card to the Red Sox Team Store.  The contest ends Monday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m. Click here to enter. 

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by David Cifarelli
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
Somerville Hotel Scores Number 2 Spot On Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Somerville Hotel Scores Number 2 Spot On Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List
Somerville Hotel Scores Number 2 Spot On Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Guests can check into three Massachusetts hotels and expect a five-star experience knowing that Yelp ranked them of the highest in America. Yelp's list of top 100 places to stay in America for 2023 was released on Wednesday, May 16 and multiple Massachusetts hotels made the cut. Ranked based on factors that include total volume and ratings of Yelp reviews, the list helps travelers choose where to stay with confidence.  A Somerville stay nearly tops Yelp's list, coming in at the number two spot. The Cambria Somerville, located at 515 Somerville Avenue, brings "a true experience of our neigh…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Suffolk MA
Events
Red Sox Tickets For 'Best Dressed' Duo At Kentucky Derby Party At Boston Bar Red Sox Tickets For 'Best Dressed' Duo At Kentucky Derby Party At Boston Bar
Red Sox Tickets For 'Best Dressed' Duo At Kentucky Derby Party At Boston Bar A little bit of Kentucky is on its way to Massachusetts when a top-rated hotel bar hosts their annual Kentucky Derby Party next month.  OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is hosting their popular Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 6 to help guests celebrate the annual horse race in style.  The menu will consist of several food and drink specials like Kentucky lemonade, sausage biscuits, and a fried chicken sandwich.  Food and drink specials include a Mint Julep (back) and sausage biscuits (front)OAK Long Bar + Kitchen Derby attire is strongly recommended, so partygoers can break out their seers…

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Tired Of Hot Dogs? These Fenway Park Area Restaurants Make For A More Flavorful Season Tired Of Hot Dogs? These Fenway Park Area Restaurants Make For A More Flavorful Season
Tired Of Hot Dogs? These Fenway Park Area Restaurants Make For A More Flavorful Season The Baltimore Orioles may have squeaked out the opening day win, but these restaurants, compiled by Eater Boston, will make any trip to Fenway Park a personal win.  While the concession stands at Fenway have a long list of available burgers, fries, hot dogs, and pizza, it may not hurt to try something different. A change in dining options might even elevate your game day experience. From seafood paella to prime brisket biscuits,, sushi to tacos, this list, created by Eater Boston, has something for everyone.  Pescador  You can't get more local than eating the fresh seafood straight from N…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Essex MA
Sports
Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher
Dream Come True: Mass Native Jared Shuster Named New Atlanta Braves Pitcher A 24-year-old Southeast Massachusetts native has seen his major league baseball dreams come true.  Jared Shuster, a left-handed pitcher from New Bedford, was named to the Atlanta Braves Opening Day roster. Considered a long-shot to make the team's opening day roster, Shuster had an impressive spring training and moved up the depth chart, giving the Braves no choice but to welcome him. Shuster was un-hittable when he pitched for New Bedford High School as a freshman, going 6-0 with a 0.45 ERA, according to his statistics from Wake Forest University (WFU). Shuster later transferred to Tabor…

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by Sam Barron
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring
Fifteen Hidden Patios That You Need To Find In The Boston Area This Spring Outdoor dining season is upon us and there are plenty of patios where you can eat your heart out, but what about the patios you have yet to find? That's where we come in! In the spirit of warmer weather and the start of outdoor dining in Boston, here is a list of 15 of the best hidden patios in and around the city, courtsey of Eater Boston.  Daddy Jones (Somerville) Chomp on some burgers and gobble up Greek classics at this Somerville spot in Magoun Square. Stop by for BINGO on Tuesdays or Trivia on Thursdays, which start at 8 p.m., as well. Brewer's Fork (Charlestown) Wood-fired pizza,…

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Fenway Park Assault, Battery Suspect Wanted: Police Fenway Park Assault, Battery Suspect Wanted: Police
Fenway Park Assault, Battery Suspect Wanted: Police A man received serious injuries from an attack near Fenway park, officials say.  The suspect attacked a man on Sunday, Jan. 8 around 1:30 a.m. in the Brookline Avenue and Lansdowne Street area, the Boston Police Department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8.  Police are asking for the public's help to identify the attacker who is wanted for assault and battery.  Police request that anyone with information about the suspect contact detectives at (617) 343-4683. Those wishing to remain anonymous may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting t…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Worcester
News
Plane That Burned After Takeoff Carried Baseball Fans Bound For Playoff Game In Boston Plane That Burned After Takeoff Carried Baseball Fans Bound For Playoff Game In Boston
Plane That Burned After Takeoff Carried Baseball Fans Bound For Playoff Game In Boston Baseball fans headed to the Red Sox-Houston ALCS Game 4 at Fenway Park in Boston escaped serious injury when the plane they were aboard crashed and caught on fire. The crash took place around 10 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Houston, Texas, not too far from the Houston Executive Airport, said the Texas Department of Public Safety. The owner of the plane told ABC 5 WCBV-TV in Boston, he and his friends were heading for the game when the plane crashed as it was taking off. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Stephen Woodard told the news station the plane had tr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hampden
Sports
Red Sox Postpone Opening Day Red Sox Postpone Opening Day
Red Sox Postpone Opening Day The Red Sox won’t be playing ball on Major League Baseball's Opening Day this year. Fans will have to wait another day to make their way to Fenway Park for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown, as inclement weather forced the team to postpone its scheduled opener on Thursday, April 1 against the Baltimore Orioles until Friday, April 2 at 2:10 p.m., when the forecast is more favorable. Earlier story - Weather Whiplash: Big Change Follows Springlike Stretch 
“The decision to postpone our first game of the season was not made lightly,” Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy said in the p…

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by Zak Failla
Fort Lee
News
Spectacular Hudson River Flyover Planned As Part Of President's 4th Of July 'Salute To America' Spectacular Hudson River Flyover Planned As Part Of President's 4th Of July 'Salute To America'
Spectacular Hudson River Flyover Planned As Part Of President's 4th Of July 'Salute To America' A military jet flyover bound for President Trump’s July 4th “Salute to America” in Washington, D.C. will head down the Hudson River around 5 p.m. Saturday and pass just east of the Statue of Liberty, organizers said. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps jets will fly over in five waves. Up front will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, followed by B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, F-15 and F-22 fighters and U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters. The aerial salute will touch several cities that played roles in the American Revolution are part of a massive celebration in Washington, DC. The fly…

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by Jerry DeMarco