West-Roxbury News

Eight years after returning from Iraq, veteran Derek Webber has a head full of war.

A Editor's note: The following is a press release. JoelleA MassadA from West Roxbury receives aA Juris DoctorA degree at the University of MassachusettsA DartmouthA graduateA commencement on May 26.

A On MayA 18,A RedA SoxA alum Bill Monbouquette, and Wally the Green Monster visited patients at the VA-Hospital in West Roxbury.

That's the only reason there would be 2 40' NABIs on Huntington during the day. Unless, of course, Southampton is hurting.

A The Gardens atA Gethsemane will be holding a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 28, at the GardenA ofA HonorA Veterans Corner atA 670 Baker St., WestA Roxbury.

A Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray will be in West Roxbury at noon today to visit Seek Books .

Are you a senior citizen looking for some fun tomorrow? Maybe you're mother, father, grandmother or great aunt is looking for some fun - so check out Ethos' annual Senior Prom.

A There have been numerous steering wheels stolen in the Parkway area in recent weeks.

Centre Street, once known for mainly hosting banks, is now beginning to attract a variety of new restaurants to the main stretch of West Roxbury.

A "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

A When Patch.com launched in West Roxbury in September 2010, editors and contributors ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory.

A The following is a campaign announcement from Patrick McCabe, running for Governor's Council District 2, which represents 39 cities and towns throughout five counties, including West Roxbury.

A Catholic Memorial School senior Mark Woodall of West Roxbury has spent more time than most 18-year-olds on a plane, traveling to Eastern Europe, Peru , El Salvador, the Dominican Republic and Mexico in his high school years with the school's travel immersion program.

A "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

A This week's Patch Readers' Choice Poll wants to know where is the best wedding reception venue in West Roxbury? This is more of a 'Hey, why not there?' poll - there are plenty of places to have a wedding reception.

A Editor's note: The following is a press release. Each year,A BinghamtonA UniversityA honors the special achievements of thoseA graduateA students who serve asA teachingA assistants and instructors.

A So when Blanchard's Wine & Spirits wins contests do they cut into their own profit and open up a fine wine in celebration? Either way, West Roxbury Patch readers voted Blanchard's as the best package store in West Roxbury , in a tough fought battle against Gary's Liquors .

A Leadership reflects attitude. So parents make a mental note - the following camp counselors at the YMCA programs are fun and sily, enjoy healthy snacks, and know when it's time to be serious.

A The MBTA and Homeland Security plan to release dead bacteria into three Red Line stations this summer to test bio-terror sensors - far away from West Roxbury.

A "Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.