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Boston will implement parking restrictions and street closures for several upcoming events, including the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Road Race and Bunker Hill Day Parade. Attendees are encouraged to utilize public transit or bike, with specific streets affected in the Back Bay, South End, and Charlestown areas.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced new initiatives to support LGBTQ+ residents in Boston, including $125,000 in legal service grants. The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) also launched a 90+ member LGBTQ+ Partner Network and a discrimination guidebook in celebration of Pride Month.
Planet Fitness in Norwood, Massachusetts, closed its doors unexpectedly for "damage repairs," leaving many members surprised. The gym's management stated that the closure was a precautionary measure for safety inspections, but members expressed frustration over the lack of communication. Neighbors can access nearby Planet Fitness locations during the repairs.
VIP Tires and Service in Needham, Massachusetts, reports a surge in vehicle damage due to potholes and construction debris. Service manager Eric Avery warns that nails and metal fragments in construction zones can lead to flat tires and windshield damage. Drivers are advised to seek detours to avoid these hazards.
Two children sustained serious injuries after a car struck them while they were on Belmont Street in Manchester, New Hampshire. The incident occurred Thursday evening, with one child reportedly in a stroller. Police are investigating the crash's cause and have closed part of Belmont Street for the inquiry.
Closing arguments in Karen Read's retrial for the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, will begin Friday. Judge Beverly Cannone denied a defense motion to present a third-party culprit argument but allowed a Bowden defense, focusing on alleged investigative failures. Both sides will have just over an hour to present their cases before jury deliberations commence.
Ethel Somers, a 101-year-old woman from North Andover, underwent a successful hip replacement surgery. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Sun, noted that operating on a patient over 100 is unusual but deemed the procedure necessary after exhausting less invasive options. Somers continues to stay active and plans to celebrate her 102nd birthday this Thanksgiving.
A JetBlue plane skidded off the runway at Logan Airport in Boston on Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported. The incident prompted a temporary ground stop at the airport, which has since been lifted, while officials inspect the aircraft. JetBlue stated that a full investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident.
The Phoenix gym in Boston offers free fitness programming for individuals in recovery, requiring participants to be sober for at least 48 hours. Founded by Scott Strode, the nonprofit aims to foster a supportive community through exercise and partnerships, such as with the Boston Fire Department.
Cape Cod employers face workforce challenges as ICE arrests immigrant workers ahead of the summer season. Business owners express concerns about staffing their operations, which are vital to the local economy, generating 14,000 jobs and nearly $3 billion.