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Beloved NYC sports bar is coming to Mass
Rocco's Sports & Rec is set to open its newest location in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. The new location at 250 B St. will officially open on Thursday, Apr. 23. Check out this video to learn more.
The menu will feature lunch and dinner, including lobster dishes, wings and tenders, mini tacos, calamari and more. There will also be fun desserts like sundais and cookie skillets.
These Mass. breweries were among the top 50 craft breweries of 2025
Three small independent breweries in Massachusetts are among the best in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association's list of Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies for 2025.
The Bay State craft breweries that made the list were:
Drivers for food delivery apps now need a permit to operate in Boston
"The permit would require the companies to have liability insurance coverage for all drivers using their platform, including those using motorcycles, mopeds, and electric scooters, and to share aggregate data on delivery trips," according to a media release from Mayor Michelle Wu's office.
Delivery companies must submit proof of adequate insurance coverage to the city and share delivery data, including data on unsafe and illegal vehicle operations on city streets, according to the release.
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