Business & Tech

Longtime Station Sold, To Play Christian Contemporary​: Patch PM

Also: State Rep. steps down from Ethics Committee after arrest​ | Police ID escaped Wayland Lamborghini theft suspect​ | More.

Popular DJs Gregg Hughes (left) and Anthony Cumia, better known as "Opie and Anthony," got their start on WAAF in the mid-1990s.
Popular DJs Gregg Hughes (left) and Anthony Cumia, better known as "Opie and Anthony," got their start on WAAF in the mid-1990s. (Associated Press)

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

WAAF Sold, Will Become Christian Contemporary Station

One of the last historic rock stations in the Boston area was sold this week for $10.75 million to Educational Media Foundation.

'Tragedy:' Superintendent Confirms Family's Fatal Crash Near Disney

A daughter, mother and grandmother were killed, while a sixth-grade student remains critical.

Find out what's happening in Bostonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

State Rep. Steps Down From Ethics Committee After Arrest

Rep. David Nangle stepped down from his leadership role the day after he pleaded not guilty, according to State House News Service.

Police ID Escaped Wayland Lamborghini Theft Suspect

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an 18-year-old in connection to the Feb. 18 theft in Wayland of two Lamborghini SUVs.

Find out what's happening in Bostonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Video: Toddler Hugs Pizza Deliveryman Who Recently Lost Daughter

What the boy and his family didn't know is that the man recently lost his teenage daughter, and that quick hug meant so much.

Markey, Kennedy Clash In High-Profile Senate Debate

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey and U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III tried to make an early impression on voters in their 2020 race.

Wine Bar To Open In West Newton

Flora's Wine Bar is set to open in West Newton in the space that once served ice cream any day now.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.