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Top Boston news: Man shot over his gold chain, friends say; House to take up plastic bag ban; more

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Published on November 25, 2019
Top Boston news: Man shot over his gold chain, friends say; House to take up plastic bag ban; morePhoto: Lance Anderson/Unsplash

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.

Victim of shooting near TD Garden was killed for his gold chain, friends say

Friends are mourning the man who they say was shot and killed for his gold chain near the TD Garden on Saturday morning. Bryan Rice, 22, of Boston, and Anthony Baptista-Goncalves, 24, of Boston were both arrested.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Electrical issue may have caused Plimoth Plantation fire

An electrical issue is being eyed as the cause of a building fire on Thursday at Plimoth Plantation, fire officials said.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Prosecutors reveal woman's texts they say drove her boyfriend to suicide

The texts pinged back and forth at a dizzying rate, the young couple exchanging tens of thousands of messages during their 18-month relationship. But on May 20, a few hours before he was set to graduate from Boston College, Alexander Urtula stopped responding. 

Read the full story on SFGATE.

Plastic bag ban debate now shifts to State House

The bill approved by the Massachusetts Senate last week would require retailers to charge at least 10 cents for a recycled paper bag.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

East Boston mothers take action against air pollution from Logan Airport

Julia Burrell and her two young children were enjoying a day at the park near their East Boston home when their noses started to burn. Burrell is now a member of an advocacy group that is working to put air filters in schools throughout the neighborhood.

Read the full story on Boston Herald.


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