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Stoughton's Olympic hero Frederick ‘Flips' Richard stops by NBC's Boston Media Center
Fredrick “Flips” Richard made his Olympic debut this summer, and came home to the Boston area from Paris with a new keepsake: the bronze medal that the U.S. men’s gymnastics team won. Richard popped into the NBCUniversal Boston Media Center, home to the Boston stations of NBC and Telemundo, and shared that his first few days back in Massachusetts...
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Boston ‘great for the film industry': Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau talk ‘The Instigators' movie
Imagine finding yourself being forced to rob a Brinks truck. That’s the predicament Matt Damon (Rory) and Casey Affleck (Cobby) find themselves in in their latest film. The Instigators is scheduled for release Friday and the duo, alongside Hong Chau (Dr. Donna Rivera), were in Boston for a sit-down interview to talk about the film, their connection to Boston,...
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Upon Arrival: Community-based organizations provide essential support to migrant families in Mass.
Flanked on either side by her two children, Augustin Monita says she left her home of seven years in French Guiana because there was nothing for them there. She said the journey was hard, and much of it was on foot. “She spent a lot of time walking with her two children, to come over here. But, with the...
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Upon arrival: Migrants in Massachusetts
In August 2023, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency as a historic influx of migrants sought out help from the Commonwealth’s strained shelter system. Massachusetts is the only state in the country with a “right-to-shelter” law, which guarantees homeless families access to emergency shelter. In June, Healey sent state officials down to the southern border to emphasize…
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Worcester native Joyner Lucas reflects on fatherhood, shares inspiration behind upcoming Joynerfest
After wrapping up his “Not Now, I’m Busy” tour Joyner Lucas shares what he dislikes most about being on the road, what he’s learned from fatherhood and why he learned how to produce and direct his music videos. The Massachusetts rapper – who had an acting role in Bad Boys: Ride or Die – has had a busy year and…
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Mass. Pike crash leaves truck beside MBTA commuter train tracks in Allston
A car crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike sent a truck partially onto the adjacent MBTA Commuter Rail tracks in Boston Friday afternoon, during the afternoon rush. Video from the scene showed the box truck striding a fence separating the highway, Interstate 90, and the train tracks in the Allston neighborhood. Several other vehicles were stopped near the truck. Traffic was…
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‘Not Another Church Movie' producer, star just want you to laugh
Star Kevin Daniels crashes the interview as Boston-born James “Jimmy” Michael Cummings shares what he hopes the audience takes away from his new satirical film, “Not Another Church Movie”
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City's nightlife director plans on investing in and ‘reimagining' Boston
Corean Reynolds , Boston’s Director of Nightlife Economy, shares her plan for a diverse and thriving nightlife scene in Boston. She also explains why investing in communities has become a priority for her office.
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Meb Keflezighi to run Boston Marathon 10 years after winning, this time for charity
In April 2014, Meb Keflezighi became the first American man to win the Boston Marathon since 1983. Ten years later, he’s running it again. This time, to highlight his MEB foundation and his partnership with Bank of America’s “Play It Forward” clinic. In an interview this week, Keflezgihi explained how he convinced his Eritrean parents that running could become a…
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Kevin Gates on touring during Ramadan, meaning behind ‘The Ceremony' album
Kevin Gates sits down with Kwani to talk about his stop in Boston for “The Ceremony” tour, fasting during Ramadan and the role his relationship with God plays in his everyday life.
