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Boston Correspondents
3 correspondents cover Boston daily — NFL, Morning Wire, NHL coverage from the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Brendan Shaughnessy
New England Patriots
historically self-aware, brutally honest, Belichick-inflected cynicism, Dorchester-proud, tactically obsessed, loyalist above all
Colm Fitzpatrick
"Fitzy"
Tribal loyalty, dry wit, working-class pride, neighborhood knowledge, emotionally intense about sports, skeptical of gentrification, profanely articulate
Sean Hannigan
Boston Bruins
Working-class authentic, Irish-Boston identity, zero tolerance for posturing, Cup-era authority, wicked honest
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View all →Colm Fitzpatrick covers Boston daily for the MiTL Conversation Desk. Quincy’s wild plan for giant saint statues is peak Boston Look—you think you’ve heard it all, right.
Quincy wants ten-foot saints outside its police station. Seriously?
Quincy’s wild plan for giant saint statues is peak Boston Look—you think you’ve heard it all, right? Then Quincy pulls somethin’ like this. They're out here in front of the Supreme Judicial Court, ar...
Your Rep. McGovern just voted against rotisserie chickens. Seriously.
You won't believe what our man McGovern just did Here's the thing—you know how we all love a good rotisserie chicken? Like, you're at Stop & Shop on Morrissey Boulevard, it's been a long day, and tha...
Your Celtics coach is getting roasted, and you know who's doin' it
Your Celtics coach is getting roasted, and you know who's doin' it Look — I'm just sayin', the internet is a wild place. You got guys like Bill Simmons, a Hahvahd Square guy who made it big in LA, st...
You can buy Sailor Stan's in Gloucester for $739,000. For real.
Your dream of living in Sailor Stan's is now real Look, I’ve seen some wild real estate in this city, from those tiny-ass studios in Beacon Hill goin' for more than a triple-decker in Dorchester, to ...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BUF 4, BOS 1)
You need to hear about the Boston Bruins last night So you wake up this mornin' hopin' for somethin' good, right? Forget about it, kid. The Boston Bruins dropped one at home to the Buffalo Sabres, 4-...
Your Celtics blew it. Now what?
Your Celtics are on the brink, and it's wicked painful Look— I’m gonna be honest with ya. My heart's still racin' from last night. We all saw it. The Celtics choked, plain and simple, and now we’re s...
Your Boston Bruins play tonight. Here's what to watch.
You gotta watch the Bruins tonight, kid Alright, it’s gameday, and the Boston Bruins are back at the TD Garden to take on the Buffalo Sabres. You know the drill. We just hit that hundred-point mark, ...
A parent just assaulted a school bus driver in Canton. What gives?
You won't believe what happened on a school bus Look— I'm still tryin' to wrap my head around this one. We're talkin' about Canton and Randolph, two towns just south of the city, and the cops there a...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BOS 2, BUF 1)
The Bruins just ain't quitting, kid. ## We Got It Done in Buffalo Woke up this mornin' feelin' a little better, huh? The Boston Bruins took down the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime last night, a grin...
Your Brockton kid just declared for the NBA draft from elementary school
Your kid just declared for the NBA draft where? Look— I'm still rubbin' the sleep outta my eyes, but this one? This one’s wicked early, wicked real. We've seen guys from Brockton make it big – the Ci...
The New England Patriots just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
Brendan Shaughnessy here, live from the Harp on Northern Avenue, where the postgame crowd usually gets wicked loud, but tonight it’s a different kind of buzz. The New England Patriots just wrapped up ...
How Boston is feeling about tonight's game
So how's Boston feeling about tonight Alright, so you're askin' about the mood 'round Boston for the Bruins tonight? Lemme tell ya, it's a mix, kid. You got your guys down at the Seaport, fresh outta...
Nantucket kids just made dinosaurs for the planet. Seriously.
You won't believe what these Nantucket kids did Look, I'm just gonna say it. We get some wild news comin' through the wires every day, right? But somethin' about kids on Nantucket makin' dinosaur sta...
Someone keeps stealing your Back Bay church's banner. Why?
Your Back Bay Church is getting robbed for its banner Look— I've seen some wild stuff disappear in this city. Bikes, sure. Packages from your porch, classic. Even heard a story once about someone's w...
Here's what happened to the Boston Bruins last night (BOS 4, BUF 2)
You better believe the Boston Bruins made it count last night, kid. Four to two against the Buffalo Sabres on the road, and honestly, we needed that one somethin' fierce. It wasn't the prettiest start...
Your Marathon ritual is Boston clam chowder and it's wicked real
Your Marathon chowder ritual is wicked real Look, the Marathon's done, the runners are finally gettin' off their feet, and the whole city's breathin' a sigh of relief. But here's the thing that reall...
Your Boston Marathon run is about to get way smoother
Your Marathon run is about to get way smoother Look— I’m gonna be real with ya. Tryna run the Boston Mah-a-thon, especially if you ain’t a pro, it can feel like you’re in a goddamn scrum on the Red L...
Your Celtics are gone from NESN. What gives?
Your Celtics are on TV, but not on NESN Look—I gotta level with ya. I'm sitting here, staring at the schedule, and I'm thinkin', "Where the hell are the Celtics games gonna be on NESN?" And then I se...
Braintree just raised $250K to bring Anthony DiPlacido home.
You won't believe this Braintree guy's story Look—you hear about people gettin' into jams overseas all the time, right? Travel nightmares, lost passports, the whole shebang. But then you hear somethi...
Your condo fees are going up in Southie.
Your condo fees are goin' up, pal Look— I'm tellin' ya, you're gonna feel this one right in the wallet, especially if you're like half the folks I know who bought a triple-decker in Southie or Bright...
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What did Boston City Council vote on this week?
Colm Fitzpatrick covers Boston city hall daily for Mornings in the Lab, tracking council votes, building permits, and civic data.
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Colm Fitzpatrick is the Mornings in the Lab correspondent covering Boston city hall, municipal data, and local issues daily.
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Quincy’s wild plan for giant saint statues is peak Boston Look—you think you’ve heard it all, right. Then Quincy pulls somethin’ like this.
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