The Huntington News December 5, 2019
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Chicken Lou’s closing April 2020 Sad news for sandwich lovers: Chicken Lou’s is set to close its doors at the end of April 2020. They are know for sandwiches such as the TKO, SEC’s on the Border and the Spicy Lou. Dave Ferretti, the owner, said he is closing the restaurant so he and his family can pursue other passions.
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BOSTON’S INITIATIVES HELP HOMELESS POPULATION BEAR ANOTHER FRIGID WINTER By Sarah Olender News Staff It’s no secret that all cities face challenges when it comes to homeless populations. Boston is no stranger to the issue. The homeless population in Massachusetts increased by 14 percent, or over 2,000 people, in 2018. With temperatures often dipping below freezing, concerns are rising about what will happen to the people living on the streets. Massachusetts is the only state with a “Right to
Shelter” law. Massachusetts grants every resident in the state the right to shelter, while other states enforce the policy on a city or county basis. This law requires the state to provide shelter to every person, for at least a temporary period of time, every night. To be eligible, a person must “fall below 115 percent of the poverty line,” or prove that they are homeless due to domestic violence, an irregular housing situation that endangered their health and safety, a natural disaster or an eviction. Andrea Yessaillian is a third-year behavioral neuroscience major at Northeastern who volunteers at Rosie’s Place, a non-profit organization where homeless women can go when
they need a place to stay or food to eat. She said the changing of the seasons has not had a disproportionate effect on the homeless population in Boston. “I would not say there is an increase or decrease in women that seek shelter,” Yessaillian said, but noted that “there could be more on really cold days as it is unsafe to be on the streets.” The city of Boston is launching a new initiative to dedicate $4.7 million towards building housing for the homeless right before the cold season starts. “Boston leads the country in providing homelessness services, so a lot of people come to Boston to be housed,” said Kerry O’Brien, the deputy director of media and public relations for the Department of Neighborhood Development. O’Brien works closely with Laila Bernstein, the deputy director of the Supportive Housing Division. Bernstein has been a key WINTER, on Page 4
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Captain Shea reflects on career NU captain Ryan Shea has established himself as one of the most sure-handed defensemen in Hockey East over the past four years. The son of BC hockey legend Dan Shea, the NU blueliner has created his own legacy separate from his father’s — and possesses the hardware to prove it.
Photo by Brian Bae A person passes the restoration hardware showroom on Newbury Street during a snowstorm.
Review: Jonas Brothers bring nostalgia to TD Garden By Jessica Brite News Correspondent Following a six-year hiatus, the Jonas brothers garnered a mass amount of fans from all ages; from pairs of older friends wearing shirts from the 2008 and 2013 tours, to a family with two young boys. TD Garden lit up in purple, on Nov. 24, as the synchronized light bands unified the thousands of Jonas Brothers fans that filled the stadium. By popular demand, they returned to Boston for a second time on their Happiness Begins tour after performing at the Garden in August. Jordan McGraw opened the con-
cert with his electrifying set, getting the crowd hyped up with his fun songs and powerful stage presence. Following his set, Bebe Rexha got the audience dancing as she sang some of her top hits into a bedazzled microphone. During one of her songs, Bebe Rexha brought a fan up on stage, and the crowd went wild for the fan’s show-stopping dance moves alongside the pop singer and her talented backup dancers. The energy in the arena was unmatched, with fans chattering in excitement and anticipation, waiting for the Jonas Brothers to begin their set. When the lights dimmed and a video depicting three younger versions of the brothers filled the big screens, the
stadium roared with excitement. The Jonas Brothers had an explosive entrance as they descended from a raised platform with sparklers going off behind them, singing the song “Rollercoaster” from their most recent album. Clad in all black outfits with pops of textures, plaid patterns, and light-catching beading, the Jonas Brothers embraced the cheers of fans with big smiles and looks of appreciation. The setlist held a collection of songs from their old rock-and-roll inspired classics and new hits that celebrate their return to the music scene. The first throwback song the Jonas Brothers rocked out to was CONCERT, on Page 8
Photo by Elisa Figueras The Jonas Brothers perform at TD Garden on Nov. 24.