Politics Gov. Maura Healey’s approval rating remains unchanged and high, but Bay Staters have some concerns. Gov. Maura Healey’s approval rating was at 58%, according to the latest UMass Amherst/WCVB poll. But respondents were worried about the state of housing and Healey’s handling of it. David L Ryan/Boston Globe More than half of voting-age Bay … [Read more…]
Local News Boston will get 500 new speed humps over the next three years to help reduce speeding on quieter side streets. Boston neighborhoods will see 500 new speed humps built over the next three years as part of a new city project to reduce speeding in residential areas. Unlike typical speed bumps, the city’s … [Read more…]
Celtics Oddsmakers list the Celtics and some of their stars as among the favorites to win some hardware this season. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are expected by oddsmakers to lead the Celtics to another strong season in 2023-24. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images The start of the 2023-24 NBA season is just days away, and the … [Read more…]
Restaurants J’s Oyster called The Holy Donut expensive. The latter called the seafood restaurant “salty.” Both say it was all done in good fun. J’s Oyster made fun of The Holy Donut’s prices and line. The bakery clapped back with a fake collaboration called the “Salty Neighbor.” Courtesy of The Holy Donut The wisecracks between … [Read more…]
Restaurants Boston’s beloved brasserie and bar from Garrett Harker returns in a new location with nostalgic nods to the original. The handsome bar at the new Eastern Standard. Eastern Standard Garrett Harker is back with a vengeance — last month, the reputed restaurateur debuted All That Fish + Oyster as his first concept at The … [Read more…]