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'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest 'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest
'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest Massachusetts fans of "The Amazing Race" may see some familiar faces on this season of the popular globe-trotting reality show.  Chris Foster, a 60-year-old receptionist, and his 27-year-old marketing manager daughter Mary Cardona-Foster, both of Waltham, hope to beat 12 other couples to be the first to circumnavigate the globe.  The new season of "The Amazing Race" begins on Wednesday, March 13, at 9:30 p.m. on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The 90-minute debut episode will air after the latest episode from the 46th season of Survivor, which also features two contestants f…

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by Josh Lanier
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Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (VIDEO) Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (VIDEO)
Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (Video) Madison Curbelo is back, baby. To NBC's "The Voice," that is (scroll for video). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madison Curbelo (@madison_curbelo) The 22-year-old singer from Westfield appeared on Season 20 of the show in 2021, but her audition back then fell flat. Things couldn't be more different for Curbelo this time around. On Monday, March 4, she returned to "The Voice" and performed "Stand By Me" with her guitar for judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay. All four judges whipped around to se…

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Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…

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$26M 'Breathtaking' Mass Beachfront Mansion Comes With Waterfall, Sauna, Rooftop Infinity Pool $26M 'Breathtaking' Mass Beachfront Mansion Comes With Waterfall, Sauna, Rooftop Infinity Pool
$26M 'Breathtaking' Mass Beachfront Mansion Comes With Waterfall, Sauna, Rooftop Infinity Pool A spacious home, located in front of Vineyard Sound on Martha's Vineyard, brings the outdoors inside. Now on the market for $26.5 million, 60 Bartimus Luce Road in West Tisbury offers modern living with a view right on the beach.  With seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, the home sits on a three-acre plot of land that overlooks 250 feet of sand and surf. On the land itself, the listing states that the house is surrounded by trees and “rolling grassy meadows.” “This North Shore beachfront estate represents one of the most breathtaking properties.” The house includes a rooftop po…

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'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US 'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US
'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US A Massachusetts eatery serving up delicious pies, which was recognized as the second-best pizza joint in the country, is continuing to receive rave reviews from customers. Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in the Suffolk County city of Chelsea, was awarded spot No. 2 on Yelp’s "All-Time Top Pizza Spots" in the United States and Canada for 2023. Now, one year on, it appears to be holding steady, still receiving four- and five-star reviews from diners near and far. Ciao! opened in 2015 and was the neighborhood’s first and only wood-fired pizzeria, setting it apart from nearby restaurants. …

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'Classic' Mass Estate With Countless Amenities Hits Market For $13.5M 'Classic' Mass Estate With Countless Amenities Hits Market For $13.5M
'Classic' Mass Estate With Countless Amenities Hits Market For $13.5M A sprawling 12,700-square-foot estate that recently went on the market in Massachusetts features a library, heated pool, greenhouse, and more. The $13.5 million Norfolk County home, located at 401 Sandy Valley Road in Westwood, is the epitome of privacy. With 12 acres of land and an additional 100 acres of conserved land surrounding the lot, the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was rebuilt in 2018 to ensure that it is perfect for its next owner. Besides the stunning home, which has a spacious primary suite and walk-in closet, a library attached to the living room, and an exercise room,…

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Mass Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted Mass Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted
Mass Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted A 16-year-old singer from Lexington, Massachusetts, made a smashing debut on "American Idol" on Sunday, Feb. 25, but for a talent outside of singing.  Shriya Jha appeared on the episode with several other Hollywood hopefuls, but her audition was much more violent than other previous tryouts. Shriya, a talented singer and second-degree-black belt in karate, showed judge Katy Perry how to break a board with her head.  A video of the unaired segment was a highlight of the pre-season hype for the show. Click here to see the moment when the pop star surprised her fellow judges.&nb…

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6 Mass Pizza Joints Rank Among Top 100 In US 6 Mass Pizza Joints Rank Among Top 100 In US
6 Mass Pizza Joints Rank Among Top 100 In US A handful of Massachusetts pizza restaurants are cranking out some of the best pies in the nation, a new ranking announced. Yelp’s Top 100 Pizza Spots list, which ranks the best of the best places to get pizza in the US, has released its 2024 list — and Massachusetts is well-represented. The rankings, which Yelp says were determined by several factors, including “the total volume and number of 5-star reviews each business had that were written by members of the Yelp Elite Squad.” Six local eateries made the cut: No. 33 - Russell House Tavern, located in Cambridge: Offering classics…

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Just Added: Historic $6.5M Western Mass Retreat Offers Seclusion, 4 Miles Of Walking Trails Just Added: Historic $6.5M Western Mass Retreat Offers Seclusion, 4 Miles Of Walking Trails
Just Added: Historic $6.5M Western Mass Retreat Offers Seclusion, 4 Miles Of Walking Trails A $6.5 million property added to Zillow on Thursday, Feb. 22, could be one of Western Massachusett's most tranquil properties.  The listing for the more than 300-acre property at 14 Sullivan Road in Sandisfield promises unmatched privacy with a one-of-a-kind story.  The 320-acre property is secluded in Sandisfield around Atwater Pond.  Zillow Atwater Pond is a remarkable 321-acre retreat in southern Berkshire County. An immaculately renovated mid-century house and 1920's guest cottage sit on the edge of a 32-acre, spring-fed pond, surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristi…

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Video Of Mass Trans Basketball Player Injuring Female Opponent Goes Viral Video Of Mass Trans Basketball Player Injuring Female Opponent Goes Viral
Video Of Mass Trans Basketball Player Injuring Female Opponent Goes Viral A girls' basketball player in Lynn, Massachusetts, who was allegedly born male has sparked controversy after a video of them wrenching the ball from a female opponent causing an injury has gone viral.  The Thursday, Feb. 8 game between KIPP Academy in Lynn and Collegiate Charter in Lowell ended in a forfeit after Collegiate Charter's coach pulled his team from competition after multiple injuries had "depleted" his team's bench, the school said in a press release.  KIPP Academy has declined to answer questions about the unnamed player's gender, though multiple outlets have rep…

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Not Laughing: George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel For 'Deceiving' Him Into Making Cameo Videos Not Laughing: George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel For 'Deceiving' Him Into Making Cameo Videos
Not Laughing: George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel For 'Deceiving' Him Into Making Cameo Videos Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is taking his beef with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to federal court. In a lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York on Friday, Feb. 16, the ex-Republican lawmaker accused Kimmel of copyright infringement and fraud for a series of personalized videos the talk show host commissioned from him on the website Cameo. The 35-year-old Santos began selling video shout outs on the site following his historic ouster from Congress amid federal criminal charges. Earlier Report: US House Expels Nassau Rep. George Santos In Historic Vote K…

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Experience Coastal Living With $25M Residence, Clubhouse On Martha's Vineyard Experience Coastal Living With $25M Residence, Clubhouse On Martha's Vineyard
Experience Coastal Living With $25M Residence, Clubhouse On Martha's Vineyard Those wanting to try a life of seafaring may want to drop anchor on a Martha's Vineyard property being offered for the first time in decades.  The property, located at 25 Dock St. in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, includes both a three-story residence and a two-story clubhouse and is now on sale for $25 million, according to its Zillow listing.  Plenty of coastal access comes included with the 2,347-square-foot property, which features 500 feet of deep-water dockage perfect for any fleet of vessels you may happen to own.  The included clubhouse also makes a perfect spot to …

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