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Woman tried to steal from Boston pizza shop then assaulted owner, police say

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1 year ago

April 3, 2025

Woman tried to steal from Boston pizza shop then assaulted owner, police say

A woman tried to steal chips from a Boston pizza shop, then assaulted the owner when she was asked to leave, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.

At about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, police received a call from Pizza Stop at 851 Harrison Ave. The owner told officers that the woman, later identified as Nina Benoit, 33, of Quincy, had been “causing a disturbance” in the store and not purchasing anything. After being asked multiple times to leave, the owner told police Benoit tried to steal multiple bags of chips from the front counter.

According to the district attorney’s office, the owner then confronted Benoit and she pulled out a silver multi-tool knife and waved it at the owner, who received a cut about 4 to 6 inches long on his right forearm.

Benoit, who was sitting outside when police arrived, told officers she had defending herself because someone in the store was choking her.

Multiple witnesses backed up the owner’s story, police said.

The shop owner was treated by emergency medical staff at the scene.

“It is always frightening to see a disturbance or altercation escalate and rise to violence,” Kevin Hayden, the district attorney, said in a statement. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their workplaces, and our business owners and their customers should be able to go about their daily lives without encountering dangerous situations.”

Benoit was charged with armed robbery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. She was arraigned Wednesday, ordered held on $2,500 bail and told to stay away from the restaurant. She will return to court on April 17.

According to the district attorney’s office, Benoit was convicted in 2017 of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and in 2018 of assault and battery on a police officer causing serious bodily injury and served prison time for both convictions.

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Boston Pops surprise travelers at Logan Airport with July 4th preview performance

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6 hours ago

June 30, 2026

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The Boston Pops surprised travelers at terminal E at Logan Airport with a preview of their July 4th performance.

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Scottish soccer fan who died in Boston was ‘Tartan Army to his core,’ fundraising page says – The Boston Globe

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16 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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Scottish soccer fan who died in Boston was ‘Tartan Army to his core,’ fundraising page says – The Boston Globe

A Scottish man who died after collapsing outside a Boston pub while visiting for the World Cup is being remembered as a devoted soccer fan who was “Tartan Army to his core.”

Thomas Murty, known as “Tam,” died June 19 after collapsing near The Dubliner pub in downtown Boston a day earlier, according to a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to return Murty’s body to Scotland and pay for funeral expenses. Murty was born in 1963.

“Tam was Scotland daft his whole life,” the GoFundMe page reads. “He lived for it — the highs, the heartbreaks, the songs, the hope that never died no matter how many years went by. Following Scotland wasn’t just something he did; it was who he was.”

Murty had waited three decades to see Scotland play in the World Cup. Watching the Scottish team compete in the tournament was “the dream of a lifetime,” the fundraising page said.

Oram McGonagle, who owns The Dubliner, said he was at the pub when Murty collapsed. He said he saw a Scottish fan with an oxygen tube standing by a pillar outside the building. McGonagle said employees called an ambulance when they realized he needed help.

Caitlin McLaughlin, public relations director for Boston EMS, confirmed that medics took a patient from The Dubliner to an area hospital around 4:30 p.m. that day.

McGonagle later learned from a media report that Murty had died.

The Dubliner has donated 1,000 pounds, or about $1,325, to the fundraiser.

“We had a really good few weeks with the Scottish people,” McGonagle said Monday. “This felt like a way to give some back to them.”

Murty is the second Scottish soccer fan known to have died in Boston while visiting for the World Cup tournament. Donny Strathie, 76, died June 14 after collapsing in a hotel in Norwood. Fans paid tribute to Strathie in the 76th minute of Scotland’s game against Morocco in Foxborough on June 19.

About 2,800 people have donated more than $85,000 to the GoFundMe campaign set up for Murty’s family, as of Monday afternoon.

Ariela Lopez can be reached at ariela.lopez@globe.com. Follow her on X @ariela__lopez.

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Inside Britten’s Record-Breaking Boston Waterfront Activation

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1 day ago

June 29, 2026

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Inside Britten’s Record-Breaking Boston Waterfront Activation

Britten partnered with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to bring an ambitious public-facing installation to life, celebrating Boston’s role in the global excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Massport envisioned a bold experiential marketing activation at Piers Park II in East Boston, centered around a Guinness World Record attempt for the world’s largest soccer ball. The nearly 50-foot structure needed to become a highly visible waterfront landmark while meeting strict engineering, safety, and verification requirements. The challenge extended far beyond fabrication. The installation needed to withstand unpredictable coastal conditions, operate safely in a public environment, and be completed on a fixed timeline tied to FIFA fan programming.

Massport needed an experienced event production partner capable of transforming a large-scale concept into a fully engineered, installed, and record-breaking experience. Britten served as the central event fabrication partner, managing production coordination, logistics, and on-site execution from concept through completion. Working alongside Massport and engineering partners, Britten helped translate the creative vision into a buildable solution capable of meeting Guinness World Records standards. Every detail, from material selection and structural integrity to panel alignment and inflation systems, required precision to support a nearly 50-foot inflatable structure.

After off-site fabrication, Britten coordinated transportation, staging, and installation at Piers Park II. The waterfront location introduced additional challenges, including wind exposure, tidal conditions, limited staging space, and public access. Britten oversaw anchoring systems, inflation sequencing, and installation operations to ensure the soccer ball was safely deployed and successfully verified. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, engineers, and Guinness World Records officials, Britten delivered a seamless execution where creative vision, engineering expertise, and experiential marketing came together.

The completed installation achieved official Guinness World Records recognition as the world’s largest soccer ball, measuring approximately 47.9 feet in diameter. The record-breaking brand activation transformed Piers Park II into a must-visit destination along Boston’s waterfront, creating a memorable community experience connected to the FIFA World Cup. Visible across Boston Harbor and from approaching aircraft, the installation generated widespread attention and became a recognizable symbol of Boston’s tournament celebrations.

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