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Inside Copley Square's 1st major facelift in decades: What to expect
Copley Square — one of Boston’s most beloved public spaces — is getting a major facelift, the likes of which haven’t been seen in nearly four decades. The city is in the process of renovating Copley Square Park, a complex project seeking to make the Back Bay plaza “even more human,” according to project manager B Chatfield, with upgrades that…
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Everything to know about the ‘CarGurus' building going up above the Mass. Pike
Drivers who commute into Boston via the Mass. Pike know it well by now — the new tower with the CarGurus logo on it right as you approach the Back Bay neighborhood. The building is part of a major new development that’s set to be rolled out in 2024 — it’s known as Parcel 12, and includes office space, a…
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Student found with loaded gun at Boston high school, police say
A student was found with a loaded gun at a high school in Boston’s Back Bay on Wednesday, officials said. Snowden International School was locked down for about an hour after the student was found with a gun on school property, the head of school said in a letter to the community. No one was hurt. Boston police confirmed...
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Manhole explosion in Back Bay draws response from Boston police
Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a manhole explosion in Boston. The incident happened on Huntington Avenue, in front of the Cheesecake Factory in the city’s Back Bay neighborhood. Police did not immediately have word on any potential injuries. NBC10 Boston has a crew en route to the scene. Check back for more as this story develops.
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Long line outside Boylston Street Apple Store on iPhone release day
There was a lengthy line of dedicated Apple fans outside of the tech giant’s Boylston Street store in Boston’s Back Bay on Friday morning, as the iPhone 15 launched to the masses. People were seen lined up along the sidewalk Friday morning, as Apple employees filtered people inside, surely to avoid chaos inside the store. The Boylston Street retailer...
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Fire response at Hynes Convention Center in Back Bay
Firefighters were seen atop of Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay on Thursday morning, where a fire broke out twice. A routine test of the generator apparently led to the fuel line catching fire. Firefighters were able to put it out, before it reignited once again. That fire was put out a second time. An employee who was...
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Firefighters respond to Hynes Convention Center
A routine test of the generator resulted in a fuel line catching fire.
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Oregon man confesses to killing woman in Boston's Back Bay in 1979, prosecutors say
An Oregon man is being charged with the 1979 murder of a woman in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, after last month telling federal authorities he fatally struck the woman in the head with a hammer and raped her, according to Massachusetts prosecutors.
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Investigation after pedestrian crash in Back Bay
Boston EMS confirmed one person was transported to the hospital.
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Person taken to hospital after pedestrian crash in Back Bay
One person was taken to the hospital overnight after a reported pedestrian crash in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, according to the city’s Emergency Medical Services. Boston EMS confirmed that it responded to the area of Stuart Street and Trinity Place for the crash. A large presence by emergency crews was seen in the area overnight, with the...
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Armed robbery of Back Bay luxury boutique under investigation; 3 people arrested
The armed robbery of a high-end Boston shop is under investigation. Smashed glass could be seen all over the place at Audemars Piguet, a luxury watch boutique on Boylston Street. The store was robbed around 5:45 p.m. Friday, just before closing time. Store security tells NBC10 Boston that four masked suspects armed with sledgehammers walked in and started smashing display…
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Planned bike lane would leave part of Boylston Street with single lane of traffic
Thursday was another busy day in Boston’s Back Bay for those trying to get around, but also for those working to keep traffic moving. A Boston parking enforcement officer wrote ticket, after ticket, after ticket for vehicles double-parked on Boylston Street. For those who cruise Boylston by bike, it’s long been a dangerous stretch. “It is scary, honestly, that...
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SUV Crashes Into Building in Back Bay
Authorities were on scene where an SUV crashed into a building in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston on Saturday morning. Boston Fire responded to the incident in Hadassah Way around 9:30a.m. No injuries were reported. Authorities say the driver has not been cited. A building inspector will be investigating the damage the car did to the building. More...
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New Details in Case of ‘Serial Sex Offender' Charged With Assaulting MIT Student
New details emerged in court Wednesday about a serial sex offender charged with sexually assaulting an MIT student in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood last weekend. Thirty-three-year-old Nahom Getaneh is charged with assault to rape and indecent assault and battery, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office. He was arraigned Wednesday in Boston Muncipal Court and ordered held without bail...
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Man Arrested in Back Bay Sexual Assault in Court Wednesday
Police said late Tuesday afternoon that the suspect, 33-year-old Nahom Getaneh, had been arrested on two outstanding warrants on charges of failing to register as a sex offender and drug possession.
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Police Search for Back Bay Sexual Assault Suspect
Police said the attack happened around 11:45 p.m. Saturday in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908.
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Man Arrested in Back Bay Sexual Assault, Boston Police Say
The Boston Police Department has arrested a man who was wanted in a sexual assault of an MIT student over the weekend in Back Bay. The student was attacked around 11:45 p.m. Saturday at the sorority where she lived, in the area of Beacon Street and a public alley. Police said late Tuesday afternoon that the suspect, 33-year-old Nahom Getaneh,…
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Revival Cafe + Kitchen in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A trio of Boston-area cafes will soon be down to two, as its sole location within the city is shutting down. According to a source (Sarah Wu), Revival Cafe + Kitchen in the Back Bay is closing its doors, with Eater Boston saying that its last day will be April 30 because…
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Developer Bests Yoga Chain in Lawsuit Over Newbury Street Lease
Developer bests retail chain in lawsuit over Newbury Street lease
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Boston Building Evacuated Over Water Pipe Break on Cold Winter Day
An apartment building in Boston’s Back Bay was evacuated Monday afternoon over a water main break, officials said. Firefighters were seen at a building on Beacon Street at Massachusetts Avenue, a block from the Massachusetts Avenue bridge. Boston police confirmed the water main break, which was reported about 3:07 p.m. No other details were immediately available. People were evacuated...