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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Business

Italian Steakhouse In Boston Closing After 16 Years, New Eatery To Take Its Place The owners of an Italian steakhouse in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood say they will close next month after 16 years in business. In a Facebook post, the owners of Sofia Italian Steakhouse at 1430 VFW Parkway said they had sold the building, and it would be revamped into a new restaurant with a new concept. Sofia will serve its last dinner on March 2. After 16 happy and successful years, it is with a heavy heart that we have come to the difficult decision to have our... Posted by Sofia Italian Steakhouse on Monday, February 12, 2024 The owners did not say…

02/13/2024

Weather

Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits The National Weather Service said the winter storm expected to batter much of the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13, has taken a "southward shift," which could mean less snow for Massachusetts. Gov. Maura Healey has asked residents to prepare and take precautions anyway. According to the latest prediction models, the northwestern portion of the state is now expected to receive to up 3 inches of snow, with a band running from the west through Springfield and up to Lawrence getting as much as 6 inches, according to forecasters. Worcester and Boston could receive 6 to 8 inches. …

02/12/2024

Sports

Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates The lead-up to the Super Bowl is two weeks of speculation over what team will take home the Lombardi trophy, but the discussion over which company will have the most viral ad is its own cottage industry. And with the average 30-second spot selling for $7 million, the stakes can be just as high for some companies as for the teams taking up the time between ads. To find out which commercials were the most popular, USA Today polled more than 160,000 readers to find out their favorite. Despite Dunkin shelling out a fortune for its star-studded ad featuring Ben Affleck, his wife Jennifer Lopez…

02/12/2024

Police & Fire

Man's Body Pulled From Charles River In Boston Police dive teams pulled a man's body from the Charles River in Boston on Monday afternoon, Feb. 12, authorities announced. Witnesses said they saw a man struggling to keep his head above water around 11:30 a.m. near the Longfellow Bridge. But no one was able to save him. Police pulled his body from the water just after 12:45 p.m., Massachusetts State Police said. Dive teams and searchers from multiple agencies took part in the search for the man. The man's name was not released as investigators notify his next of kin. The Office of the Chief Medical Examine…

02/12/2024

Police & Fire

Teen Gunned Down in Worcester A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 12, in Worcester, authorities said. Police were called to the area of Shannon Street just after 3:15 a.m. for a ShotSpotter alert, but officers didn't locate a victim. They did find evidence of gunshots, Worcester police said. Authorities called local hospitals for recent gunshot victims and found the teen had been dropped off and died of his wounds, Worcester police said. Officials did not release his name as they notify his family. Detectives ask anyone who has any information on the killi…

02/12/2024

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win A Boston man said he already knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Jose Rodrigues, of Dorchester, won the prize playing the "777" scratch-off game. He elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before) taxes rather than the annuity. Rodrigues said he'll use the money to pay off his mortgage. He bought the ticket at O'Brien's Wines & Liquors at 1911 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

02/12/2024

News

$1M Lottery Winner: Winning Ticket Sold In Shrewsbury A trust out of Quincy claimed the first $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks” $10 scratch-off game. GND Nominee Trust of Quincy claimed the winning seven-figure check. Attorney David Spillane represented the winner. Related: He's Won The Lottery 80 Times, Here's What's He's Learned The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. The winning ticket was sold at Turnpike Liquors at 166 Boston Road in Shrewsbury. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus.

02/12/2024

News

'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series Two men from Massachusetts will attempt to outwit and outlast 16 other contestants on this season of "Survivor," but they are standing in the shadow of one of the greatest players ever. Charlie Davis, a 26-year-old law student in Boston, and 41-year-old Bhanu Gopal of Acton are competing in the 46th season of the popular CBS reality competition set in Fiji. A two-hour series premiere is set for Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. 'Survivor 46' premieres on Feb. 28 on. CBS. Global TV Davis, a Manchester By The Sea native, described himself as fun-loving and competitive in an inter…

02/09/2024

Police & Fire

'Fly High In Heaven': Western Mass Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Chicopee Shooting A 34-year-old man has died of his injuries from a weekend shooting in Hampden County, a report said. Marquis Newson, of Chicopee, was shot on Saturday, Feb. 3, in a parking lot on Springfield Street in Chicopee, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. Police responded to a report of shots fired just before 10 p.m. and found the man on the ground bleeding from a bullet wound. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died days later. Memorials on social media said he was a loving friend and a talented rapper. I been knowing this man ever sin…

02/09/2024

News

$1M Lottery Winner: Everett Man Has A Lot To Be Thankful For An Everett man had a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving after he scratched off a $1 million winning lottery ticket on the holiday last year. He claimed the ticket and accepted his prize money recently. Lucio Tedesco won the money playing the “Fabulous Fortune" $10 scratch-off ticket. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Tedesco plans to pay off his mortgage and make some improvements to his home with the cash. He bought the ticket at McKinnon’s Market at 620 Broadway in Everett. The store will get a $10,…

02/09/2024

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