The Albanian Orthodox Church of St. John caught fire on Wednesday morning in South Boston engulfing the area in smoke and unfortunately, causing a potential collapse of the iconic building. According to Boston Fire, there were no injuries but firefighters had to evacuate the interior after a ceiling collapse. It is out of our coverage Read More…
***Cold Weather Alert***
Temperatures to reach teens, single digits with wind chill; City urges residents to stay warm, be cautious with portable heating devices
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that the City of Boston is taking all steps to keep residents safe and warm as temperatures with wind chill are expected to dip into the teens and single digits for the remainder of this week. Projecting the coldest weather in Boston so far this season, forecasts for today, Thursday, and Friday indicate rapidly falling temperatures and wind gusts that could exceed 20 miles per hour. Given the cold snap, Mayor Menino urged residents to check on the well-being of their elderly or disabled neighbors, be mindful of homeless individuals that may need assistance, and practice caution when using portable heating devices such as space heaters.
Ursula, a Northern fur seal at the New England Aquarium, plays in the snow.
