EVERETT — Defense was at a premium for Everett and Peabody on Friday night. But it was a defensive play that was the game’s highlight. All week long, Everett coach John DiBiaso let his defense know that Peabody running back Doug Santos was a threat to throw a pass. Continue reading below On the first drive of the second half, that’s exactly what happened. With the Tanners trailing, 21-20, Santos took the handoff, wandered into the flat and heaved up a pass.Everett cornerback Lukas Denis was there to haul it in and took it 80 yards for a touchdown, allowing the Continue reading >>>

Answer: A) $845,000. Located in Jamaica Plain, this home is close to the Longwood Medical area and just 15 minutes from downtown Boston. Its location, and being housed in a mansard Victorian, are likely nods to its high asking price. The home comes with a great room for living and dining, a den, stainless steel and granite in the kitchen, and a finished lower level. The home has a private deck, bay windows, hardwood floors, and built-ins. 23 Burroughs St., Jamaica Plain More in Jamaica Plain Listed price: $845,000Open House: Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m. — 1:30 p.mProperty Continue reading >>>

When National Grid requested to raise its winter electricity rates by 37 percent over last year’s, there was a lot of consternation among its customers, and a big question for everybody else. How high would Greater Boston’s other major utility provider, NSTAR, boost rates? That shoe dropped on Friday. NSTAR is requesting from the state a rate increase of 29 percent, which would amount to about a $28 monthly increase on the average customer’s electric bill starting in January. NSTAR’s pricing periods run from January to June and June to January. The 29 percent hike for January is in Continue reading >>>

The Rev. Irene Monroe Thomas Menino was inarguably one of the best mayors the city of Boston ever had. As Boston said farewell to its longest-serving mayor, the city also celebrated the life, career, and integrity of a great public servant. As mayor to "all the people” of Boston — African-American LGBTQ communities felt heard, respected and represented during his administration. More Photos For example, every year Mayor Tom Menino's Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events put on Continue reading >>>

Somerville says it’s the first city in the Greater Boston area to offer pay-by-phone service for metered parking spots. (Jp Gary via Flickr) BOSTON — It’s a special kind of frustration: you nab a coveted on-street parking spot only to realize you don’t have any quarters to feed the meter. And then there’s the frantic search for a shop nearby willing to break a dollar bill. Well, Somerville is set to make that nightmare history. In a statement released Friday, the city says it is partnering with Parkmobile to offer pay-by-phone parking at every metered space beginning Continue reading >>>

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Nicholas DiGiovanni, a partner with Morgan, Brown Joy in Boston, represented Tufts during its recent contract negotiations with its adjunct faculty. Mary Moore Reporter- Boston Business Journal Email  |  Twitter Continue reading >>>

Seven of 12 members of the Brandeis Chess Club scored victories at the 81st Greater Boston Open last week. Brandeis student and chess master Misha Vilenchuk ’16 also earned the championship, beating two chess experts and an international master before drawing grandmaster Alexander Ivanov into the final round. Vilenchuk was crowned the greater Boston chess champion. Chess Club’s wins highlighted the talent of many of the players. Many of these students had never played in a tournament before. Joe DeFerrari ’18 took second place in the tournament’s lower section, with Damian Lin ’17, Continue reading >>>

For the next few months, as I wind down my duties here on Greater Boston, I’m going to be talking with a select group of people we’ve had on the show before, people with unique skills and perspectives who have elevated the discourse of the show. We’re calling it the Greater Boston version of "Emily’s List." Susan Wornick anchored the midday news at Channel 5 for 25 years and was the station’s consumer reporter to boot. Bob Lobel was WBZ TV’s sports anchor for more than 20 years, traveling the country to follow Boston teams. The two were a team themselves, married for some time in Continue reading >>>