Massachusetts
New England Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend on charges of assault, strangulation, and other offenses following a disturbance at a home in Braintree, Massachusetts. Peppers, 29, faces additional charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class B substance, believed to be cocaine. He is scheduled […]
Harris Wolobah, a 14-year-old with a congenital heart defect, died of a heart attack after consuming an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of Paqui’s “One Chip Challenge.” This challenge involves eating a single chip seasoned with Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers, which are among the hottest peppers in the world. The chief medical […]
Massachusetts is taking Uber and Lyft to trial, alleging that the ride-share giants have misclassified their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, a move that could save the companies up to 30% in costs. The non-jury trial, initiated by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, seeks to establish that drivers should be classified as […]
A new bill introduced in Massachusetts is making some noise. The bill would allow incarcerated people that donate bone marrow and organs to get a chance to be released early. The “Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Program” was introduced by 2 state representatives Carlos Gonzales and Judith Garcia. If inmates choose to participate in the […]
Congratulations to Wegmans as they just opened their first store in the First State, Delaware. Yesterday morning, Wegmans opened in Wilmington, Delaware. The 84,000-square-foot store employing about 450 people, is the Rochester-based company’s 109th location. Wegmans now has stores in eight states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, plus […]
A law school in Massachusetts mistakenly sent out 4,000 acceptance letters via email to current and former people. The school says a glitch was the reason for the mishap at Northern University School Of Law. Some applicants shared the great news with family and friends but later had to share the bad news about the […]
Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley knows all too well the challenges that prisoners face when they are released from their sentences to re-enter society. Her husband, Conan Harris, spent 10 years in prison on a drug trafficking charge, and her father also spent time in prison. This is why Pressley and Harris are especially passionate about […]
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