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Boston’s annual Donna Summer disco tribute returns to City Hall Plaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

City Hall Plaza added some funk Friday with the annual Donna Summer Disco Party.The event, running until 9 p.m., lets guests boogie the night away to music from disco legend and Dorchester native Donna Summer.O’Mega Red will be performing his song “Angel” featuring Donna Summer, and there will be a special tribute performance by Mary Gaines Bernard, Summer’s sister and backing vocalist.At no cost people can enjoy music, along with glow sticks, colorful lights and a roller rink.

Police identify man accused of following woman in Acton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

Police in Acton said Friday that they have identified a man accused of following a woman at night earlier this week. The incident happened on Wednesday night when the woman said the man followed her as she was walking from the South Acton MBTA stop. A home surveillance camera was rolling when the woman walked to a nearby house for help. Police said the man then walked away after the homeowner said he was calling police.Acton police shared video of part of the incident on Thursday and asked for the public’s help identifying the man seen following the woman. A day later, police said they had identified the man and spoken to him. While no charges had been filed as of Friday afternoon, police said the incident remained under investigation.

Boston begins construction to double number of units in public housing community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu broke ground on a new redevelopment project in Charlestown at the Bunker Hill Housing Development Friday.The redevelopment will transform the public housing community into a mixed-income community more than double the current size, from 1,110 units to 2,699.This is the largest public housing redevelopment in Boston’s history, and Wu sees this redevelopment as a major step forward for the community. “We talk a lot everywhere about what collaboration can unlock for us, what it means to work together and bring people from all different backgrounds into the conversation, not just about one thing that we need but all the many things that fit together in our residents’ lives,” Wu said at the event. “Today, we are here to break ground on a historic project that shows just how much we can do when we prioritize investments at scale to address the housing crisis here in Boston.”The redevelopment is also expected to bring nearly 2,000 jobs to the city.

Crews battle large fire on boat in Onset

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

Emergency crews responded in Onset Friday to battle a large fire burning in a boat. Officials said an initial call came in around 5 p.m. reporting a fire at the Safe Harbor Onset Bay marina near Plymouth Street.Video from the scene later showed smoke billowing into the sky as crews doused flames with hoses. Photos from a different angle showed flames burning in one boat that appeared to be moored within the marina.https://twitter.com/RobWayTV/status/1669831819917938689The scene remained active shortly before 5:45 p.m. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Vietnam-era whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers, dies at 92

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

By HILLEL ITALIE (AP National Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Ellsberg, the history-making whistleblower who by leaking the Pentagon Papers revealed longtime government doubts and deceit about the Vietnam War and inspired acts of retaliation by President Richard Nixon that helped lead to his resignation, has died. He was 92.Ellsberg, whose actions led to a landmark First Amendment ruling by the Supreme Court, had disclosed in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. His family announced his death Friday morning in a letter released by a spokeswoman, Julia Pacetti.“He was not in pain, and was surrounded by loving family,” the letter reads in part. “Thank you, everyone, for your outpouring of love, appreciation and well-wishes to Dan in the previous months. It all warmed his heart at the end of his life.”Until the early 1970s, when he disclosed that he was the source for the stunning media reports on the 47-volume, 7,000-page Defense Depa...

Zach Remillard, in the Chicago White Sox system since 2016, gets his big-league call-up: ‘Always been a dream of mine’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

Zach Remillard walked into the visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium on Thursday as a major-leaguer for the first time.“I don’t know that it’s hit me yet,” Remillard said before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. “Some things haven’t really settled in.”Remillard moved up from Triple-A Charlotte when the Sox placed Yoan Moncada on the injured list with lower back inflammation.The infielder has been in the Sox organization since 2016, when the team selected him in the 10th round of the draft out of Coastal Carolina.“It means everything,” Remillard said. “You play since you are a kid with a dream in your heart to get to this level and compete at the highest level in the world.“It’s always been a dream of mine and I owe it to a lot of people in my life and my family. It’s been an emotional day. I’m excited to be here.”Remillard’s family was scheduled to join him in Seattle as the Sox be...

Aaron Judge receives second PRP shot, timetable remains unclear

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

BOSTON — Aaron Judge received a second PRP injection on Thursday to address a second bothersome ligament in his right big toe, according to Aaron Boone.“From my understanding, two ligaments intersect, so [the shot is] hitting the other one because that was probably still giving him some problems in advancing,” the manager explained Friday before the Yankees’ series opener against the Red Sox.Judge has been out since June 3 after hurting his toe on a fence-breaking catch at Dodger Stadium.Boone added that Judge and his toe are “doing a lot better today,” but the additional shot means the reigning MVP will go at least another 48 hours without doing baseball activities. When Boone states that Judge is improving, he’s basing that on what the slugger is saying and how he’s moving around.Boone was asked if surgery could be on the table for Judge if the soreness doesn’t subside. The skipper didn’t think so, but noted, “that&...

Mets Notebook: Daniel Vogelbach returns to lineup, Mark Vientos back to the bench

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

Designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach returned to the Mets’ lineup on Friday against the Cardinals at Citi Field after a brief hiatus. The 30-year-old is making his first appearance since the Amazin’s 7-5 loss to the Braves on June 7.The veteran is slashing .203/.343/.297 with two homers and 14 RBI this season. His underwhelming season numbers are a result of a brutal .157/.289/.243 slash line since May 1. However, with Pete Alonso (wrist) out for a bit longer, Buck Showalter is searching for answers to the Mets’ offensive struggles and hopes Vogelbach can be part of the solution.“We were in here yesterday,” said Showalter. “He’s working hard, I’ve seen being the scenes. [I’m] hoping that he’s the productive player that he can be. We could use it, especially with Pete out. You know, it’s been a while [since he’s played] but he’s been working diligently every day as have the people that are working with him.&#...

President Biden renews call for assault weapons ban

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

Highlighting Connecticut’s role as a national leader in gun safety, President Joe Biden traveled Friday to the state to hail the most comprehensive gun law in the past three decades and renew his call for a federal ban on assault weapons.As the marquee speaker at a major national gun summit, Biden celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which he signed into law.More than 600 people gathered in West Hartford at the University of Hartford’s Lincoln Theater, a small venue that was chosen for the invitation-only summit long before Biden was confirmed as the main attraction. All seats were filled, and supporters were standing against the wall on the theatre’s far side.“As a kid, I came out of a different movement — the civil rights movement,” Biden told the enthusiastic crowd.The gun safety movement is on the front lines because of daily violence in the United States, he said.“Every damn day in America,” Biden said, his voice rising. “A lot of you are...

Barricaded suspect prompts SWAT standoff at Hillcrest donut shop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:44 GMT

SAN DIEGO — San Diego police were in a standoff Friday with a suspect who barricaded themself inside a Hillcrest donut shop.The suspect was barricaded inside Donut Star, located at 601 W Washington Street.The circumstances that led to the standoff, and what time the police activity began are not yet known. A SWAT team has been called out to the scene to assist, according to police.This is a developing story, check back for updates.