[ad_1] Book Club Join the live author discussion with The Silver Unicorn Bookstore’s Megan Birch-McMichael, on Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. For our February selection, Laura Zigman’s “Small World,” we turn our eyes to an apartment in Cambridge. Zigman’s sixth novel is perhaps her most…

[ad_1] Sports News As sports betting launches in Massachusetts, those worried about problem gambling can volunteer to exclude themselves from all gaming floors. A crowd gathered at Encore Boston Casino in Everett for the first day of legal sports-betting in Massachusetts on Tuesday as the…

[ad_1] Sports News Many of the initial wagers in the newly created Massachusetts sports betting industry were on the upcoming Super Bowl, as well as the Bruins and Celtics’ championship chances. Johnny Damon was among the sports figures on hand at Encore Boston Harbor casino…

[ad_1] NBA SI’s Chris Mannix said the issue is about the fans, not the media. Jayson Tatum was voted as an All-Star starter in 2023. Joel Embiid was not. Getty Celtics’ Jayson Tatum MVP predictions: a stumble from Jokic, Doncic could open the door Celtics’…

[ad_1] The Boston Globe Proposals before Worcester’s City Council would aim to require affordable housing and legalize accessory units. New housing under construction in downtown Worcester. Rising rents and a wave of new development in the city have some calling for requirements that new buildings…

[ad_1] Crime Firefighters battled flames for three hours after all residents safely exited the duplex. Boston firefighters assisted in the rescue of 12 occupants at a Mattapan home that caught fire Tuesday morning, according to a series of tweets from the Boston Fire Department. The…