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Biggest Names In Ice Cream Plan To Scoop At This Summer Charity Event: MA Cheap Eats

6 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

MASSACHUSETTS — Eating ice cream is a sublime experience on its own, but what about eating ice cream for a good cause? The Jimmy Fund has announced the return of the annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl for the 42nd year, scheduled from June 3 through June 5 at Boston's City Hall Plaza. This year's event will run from noon to 8 p.m. on all days.
Marathon Monday Restaurant Specials, Beer Releases And 13 MA Events This Weekend

6 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

MASSACHUSETTS — It isn't so much a question of what there is to do in the Boston area and beyond, but rather, what should locals do? Welcome to Patch's latest weekly roundup of highlight-worthy events across the city and surrounding areas. We've compiled them into one, easy-to-follow list, for your weekend planning. This weekend, many, many activations and specials are popping up across the city ahead of Monday's Boston Marathon.
A Secondary Challenge For Boston Marathoners: Can They Drink All The Beer In The City?

6 days ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

BOSTON, MA — Beer sales up more than 200 percent. Vodka sales up nearly 370 percent. Though Boston's premiere drinking holiday may still be St. Patrick's Day, Marathon Monday is right on its heels. Toast, the restaurant tech platform, recently published data that shows the Monday of the Boston Marathon is a major boon for area restaurants, particularly those near the finish line.
Boston Marathon 2025: What To Know In Framingham

1 week ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The 2025 running of the Boston Marathon is fast approaching as the third Monday of April draws closer. In Framingham, the race sees runners move along Route 135 as they head toward Natick, from mile 4.95 to 7.52. Road closures are set to go into effect from approximately 7 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. on Monday, with the first runners coming into town around 9:25 a.m. when the first in the wheelchair men's division arrive.
Where To Enjoy Easter Brunch In Falmouth

1 week ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

FALMOUTH, MA — If you want Easter brunch and don’t want to cook it, several Falmouth restaurants will open Sunday, April 20, to take care of the preparation. Don’t waste time, though. Tables book quickly. Here are a few of them from the online reservation service OpenTable:Find out what's happening in Falmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Barnstable Land Trust's Earth Month Events

1 week ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

BARNSTABLE, MA — The Barnstable Land Trust is rolling out a series of Earth Week programs, including beach cleanups, a birding walk and children's events. Events run from Wednesday through April 24, and most are free, officials said. A list of events is included below. Registration can be found here, and events from other Cape Cod conservation groups can be found here. Find out what's happening in Barnstable-Hyannisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
How Competitive Is Boston, MA For Local Renters?

1 week ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

BOSTON, MA—Boston is expensive for renters, but how competitive is it for apartment seekers? The website ranked markets on a "market competitive scale," using five metrics and their averages from October to December 2024. Those metrics are: apartment occupancy rate; average total days vacant; prospective renters per vacant unit; renewal lease rate; and the share of new apartments completed during the same timeframe compared to the existing overall supply at the start of Quarter 4 2024.
Barnstable Sheriff Rolls Out New Vision For Public Safety On Cape Cod

1 week ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

CAPE COD, MA — The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office is taking a new approach to incarceration and the path for reentry. Sheriff Donna D.
Bentley Hall Of Famer Al Harrington Dies At 83

1 week ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

WALTHAM, MA — Bentley University Athletic Hall of Famer Al Harrington has died at 83-years-old, the university announced. A member of the Bentley coaching staff for a decade beginning in 1967, Harrington filled a number of roles during his tenure, including serving as assistant athletic director, assistant men's basketball coach, intramural director and head tennis coach. He was inducted into the university Hall of Fame in 1992.
Monster Jam Descends On Massachusetts Arena + 12 Others Events In MA This Weekend

1 week ago | patch.com | Montana Samuels

MASSACHUSETTS — It isn't so much a question of what there is to do in the Boston area and beyond, but rather, what should locals do? Welcome to Patch's latest weekly roundup of highlight-worthy events across the city and surrounding areas. We've compiled them into one, easy-to-follow list, for your weekend planning. Monster Jam will return to Gillette Stadium for the 11th time on Saturday. Limited tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com.