Books New England booksellers recommended these 20 must-read summer books with a beach—so you’ll know what to read and where to enjoy it. There’s something magical about the perfect pairing of a great book and an unforgettable place to read it. (Visualization by Annie Jonas/Boston.com) By Annie Jonas June 2, 2025 | 10:25 AM 2 … Read more
Want to help improve Philadelphia’s waterways? Experts have this advice: Eat more oysters. As the summer season approaches, so does the time for peak oyster enjoyment. And there’s no better time to start slurping up those slippery suckers than this weekend. The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE), a local environmental nonprofit that works to … Read more
Manty or steamed lamb dumplings at Laghman Express. (Photo by Beth McKibben) Beth’s Picks Manty and guyurou laghman from Laghman Express (May 6 Family Meal newsletter)3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta New York City-based Uzbek-Uyghur restaurant chain Laghman Express just opened off Windward Parkway in Alpharetta. The restaurant is already drawing crowds, evidenced by the line out … Read more
TEL AVIV, Israel — amas is seeking amendments to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior official with the group told The Associated Press on Saturday, but U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called the Hamas response “totally unacceptable.” The latest friction in negotiations comes as the fighting nears 20 months of war, and as … Read more
To qualify for the best mortgage rates, make sure your credit is in good standing before you apply. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re in the market for a new home, or you’re thinking about refinancing your current mortgage, you may have faced some challenges. With high mortgage rates and a limited inventory of homes to contend … Read more
Crime Defense dog bite expert Dr. Marie Russell entered the courthouse with Read’s lawyers Monday morning, though it was not immediately clear when she’s expected to testify. By Abby Patkin updated on June 2, 2025 | 9:31 AM 4 minutes to read Livestream via NBC10 Boston. On the stand: Jonathan Diamandis, Milton, MA 9:10 a.m. update: … Read more
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Ripples above and below(Photo by @gpatomk) Philadelphia City Council is on track to approve Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion housing proposal before the body breaks for the summer next month, keeping intact the administration’s timetable for passing the ambitious plan and the city’s next budget. The proposal’s most critical legislative component was … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Freedom Over Texas, the City of Houston’s marquee Fourth of July celebration, has tapped country superstars and headliner Lee Brice and special guest Ashley McBryde to take the stage this summer at Eleanor Tinsley Park. It all starts at 4 p.m. on Independence Day and leads up to a musically choreographed, … Read more
Even if you’re not a regular “Family Guy” viewer, you’ve probably heard the show’s iconic theme song. The song is largely the creation of Seth MacFarlane, whose love of animation may only be rivaled by his love for big, jazzy tunes. In fact, he’s even got a semi-regular gig at the Vibrato Grill Jazz Club … Read more
From dreaming of playing on big stages to lighting up TV screens on late nights, Momma returns for a headlining performance in Philadelphia as they wrap up the first leg of their summer tour. The New York-based rock outfit released their fourth studio album, Welcome To My Blue Sky, just a little over a month … Read more