Spanning the Web


Taking you around the internet for your afternoon enjoyment.

1207071424Somehow, this is all Katie Couric’s fault: Local CBS affiliate WBZ laid off 30 behind-the-scenes employees yesterday. [Herald]


Maybe now Cambridge will find the victim in that shooting last week: Cambridge Police are following the lead of Boston Police and are launching a text-a-tip line. Anonymous informants can text their tips to “CRIMES” (274637) and must preface their message with “Tip650.” [Cambridge Chronicle]

Your move, Herald: A 25-year-old state employee was arrested after he allegedly fondled himself while picking up his order at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in the nude. Might we suggest “Pervs Run on Dunkin'” for tomorrow’s headline? [WCVB]

Remain calm. Your infrastructure is fine: A chunk of concrete fell from an overpass on I-95 in Attleboro. Nobody was hurt. [WHDH]

And here’s what Bostonista and Chowder have for you.

Why do we feel like a Frappuccino all of a sudden? We report from the grand opening of the Burlington Mall Nordstrom.

Green chocolates, popped collars, and Egg McMuffins: They’re what’s happening on Boston’s dining scene this week.