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BOSTON (CBS) – Bike racks stretch along the length of Tremont Street and around the façade of Boston Police Headquarters, in a show of protection. “Unfortunately we have the coming together of the trials in Minneapolis, and other incidents that are happening in different parts of the country,” said former Boston Police Commissioner and WBZ security analyst Ed Davis. “When you see this overall community awareness and concern and activism, there’s a potential for problems.” The Derek Chauvin murder case is moving closer toward a verdict. There are daily details emerging in the Brooklyn Center police shooting, and disturbing bodycam video was just released in the confrontation between Chicago police and a 13-year-old boy. READ MORE: Vehicle Inspections Will Resume At Most Massachusetts Locations Saturday “To see this happen over and over again, for many of us, it makes you numb,” said Reverend Willie Bodrick, II, Senior Pastor at the Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury. “For … [Read more...] about Boston Braces For Protests In Response To Chauvin Trial, Police Shootings

BOSTON (CBS) — When the B.A.A. announced that The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism would be the presenting sponsor of the Boston Marathon Adaptive Programs, it was a full circle moment for a kid from Natick. “I’m a 58-year-old kid who’s running around trying to find the next activity,” said Doug Flutie, former Boston College hero and NFL quarterback. READ MORE: Time Trial Start Allows Road Races To Return In New Hampshire Flutie said it is an absolute thrill for him and his family to be the face of the adaptive programs for the famous race. “When I was a kid, I would walk out to 135 and watch it go by,” he recalled. “Then I used to what we called ‘bandit’ it — run from the beginning, sneak in and run to Natick, 10-11 miles. I’ve actually got a chance to run it a handful of times now, but it’s been part of my life for years.” Doug and his wife, Laurie, launched their foundation in 1998, when their son Doug Jr. was diagnosed with autism. “At two-and-a-half, he was … [Read more...] about BAA, Doug Flutie Team Up To Make Boston Marathon More Inclusive

By Michael Hurley , CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — Tuukka Rask earned the 299th win of his career on Feb. 28. A month and a half later, he finally has No. 300. READ MORE: Birthday Messages Pouring In For Bill Belichick's 69th Trip Around The Sun Rask returned to the ice on Thursday night for the Bruins after a long layoff due to injury, saving 22 of 23 shots faced to backstop the Bruins to a 4-1 win over the Islanders. After the lengthy wait, Rask finally earned the milestone win. “Well I think I’ve been fortunate enough to play on a really good team throughout my career. So that helps a lot,”  Rask said of the feat. “We’ve had some great defenses throughout the years and I’m just happy to be a part of that. Super grateful that I have been able to play so many years. But it’s a great milestone. It’s one of those that once you’re done playing hockey and years after that, you’ll think about your career and what you accomplished. And it’s probably going to be a nice memory.” … [Read more...] about Tuukka Rask Reaches Rare Air Of 300 Career Wins: ‘It’s A Great Milestone’

BOSTON (CBS) — For the second time this week, a Red Sox game has been postponed. This time, some mid-April snow is to blame. The team announced that Friday night’s game against the White Sox — scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at Fenway Park — has been postponed due to “winterlike conditions.” The Boston area was expected to be doused in rain all day Friday but ended up getting a mix of ran and snow, and the precipitation is not expected to stop on Friday evening. READ MORE: Tom Brady Jokes That His NFL Career Can Now Legally Drink Alcohol Tonight’s game has been postponed & will be played on Sunday at 5:10pm ET. Here’s why: pic.twitter.com/hqJdnbvys3 — Red Sox (@RedSox) April 16, 2021 READ MORE: J.C. Jackson Signs Tender To Stay With Patriots The two teams will make up Friday’s game on Sunday at 5:10 p.m., as the second part of a doubleheader on Sunday. Tickets for Friday’s game will be good for Sunday’s makeup game. Likewise, tickets for the game scheduled for … [Read more...] about Red Sox Game Vs. White Sox Postponed Due To ‘Winterlike Conditions’

BOSTON (CBS) – As living and work habits change, so too do amenities being offered at apartment buildings. It goes far beyond individual workspaces, or self-cleaning technology. Chairman of the Mount Vernon Company Bruce Percelay oversaw modifications at Radius Apartments in Brighton during the pandemic to meet residents’ changing needs. READ MORE: Vehicle Inspections Will Resume At Most Massachusetts Locations Saturday “We added a mindfulness space where people can go in, close the door. We have a starlit ceiling where you play your own Zen music and you have complete privacy and you can relax,” said Percelay. Radius also added a pet spa, with Percelay explaining, “Pets are playing a more and more important role in people’s lives now so we have a space where the tenant can go in, wash their pet, blow dry their pet and it’s an important feature during these times.” Since February 2021, Boston-based company Alchemista has installed food lockers in 10 apartment buildings in … [Read more...] about Pet Spa, Food Locker Among Amenities Added To Apartment Buildings During Pandemic