Anthony Lacina
@antflac.bsky.social
Bostonian (JP) & catdad (to Aster & Flora); public health nerd & professor (health promotion @ MCPHS); lover of cycling, safe streets, transit, & nature.
Blossoms of days to come.
Blossoms of days to come.
“The Plaintiff responded via email that she would write the recommendation but, because she could not lie in accordance with her beliefs in Christ and Hist teachings, could not refer to the former student using a preferred name or pronouns that did not align with the student's biological sex.”
Teacher sues school she says fired her for refusing to use a trans student's name and pronouns in a recommendation letter
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December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“The Plaintiff responded via email that she would write the recommendation but, because she could not lie in accordance with her beliefs in Christ and Hist teachings, could not refer to the former student using a preferred name or pronouns that did not align with the student's biological sex.”
"The team hypothesized that men “require more explicit vocalizations to notice and respond to the needs of their cats.” In other words, the researchers are suggesting that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly."
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To Get a Man’s Attention, Meow Harder
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November 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"The team hypothesized that men “require more explicit vocalizations to notice and respond to the needs of their cats.” In other words, the researchers are suggesting that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly."
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Hellenic College looks to sell up to 25 acres of land on the Jamaica Plain/Brookline line; land would ultimately be turned over to a conservation group
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#Boston
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#Boston
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hellenic College looks to sell up to 25 acres of land on the Jamaica Plain/Brookline line; land would ultimately be turned over to a conservation group
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The man without a neighborhood
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#Allston #immigrants #Boston #Republicans #BostonUniversity
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November 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The man without a neighborhood
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#Allston #immigrants #Boston #Republicans #BostonUniversity
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#Allston #immigrants #Boston #Republicans #BostonUniversity
Tree is up -- and surprisingly remains up.
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Tree is up -- and surprisingly remains up.
"“I was never one for needles or blood, so I didn’t know if nursing or something similar would be right for me, but when I got to see rehabilitation firsthand, I realized it was something I could do and really grow to love,” she said."
Yay, Emma!
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Yay, Emma!
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This is MCPHS: Emma Borkosky | MCPHS News
Health Sciences major Emma Borkosky shares her thoughts on getting involved on campus and the experiences that shaped her journey into occupational therapy.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"“I was never one for needles or blood, so I didn’t know if nursing or something similar would be right for me, but when I got to see rehabilitation firsthand, I realized it was something I could do and really grow to love,” she said."
Yay, Emma!
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Yay, Emma!
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“Wildlife in the city” 😻
The Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild is restored and open!
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
“Wildlife in the city” 😻
"Berklee [College of Music] paid local developer Samuels and Associates $28.1 million for the half-acre parcel...several weeks after it laid off 70 employees."
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Berklee College buys Charlesgate West site where a developer once proposed a 28-story apartment building
Berklee College last week bought the half-acre 2 Charlesgate West parcel where a British developer trying to break into the Boston housing market had won city approval - and even a change in city ordi...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"Berklee [College of Music] paid local developer Samuels and Associates $28.1 million for the half-acre parcel...several weeks after it laid off 70 employees."
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The Jamaica Plain holiday tree made its debut.
November 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Jamaica Plain holiday tree made its debut.
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Rita Hester was a beautiful soul and a fixture of the Boston queer community who lived large and unapologetically. Her unsolved murder sparked Transgender Day of Remembrance, but her story is often forgotten.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Rita Hester was a beautiful soul and a fixture of the Boston queer community who lived large and unapologetically. Her unsolved murder sparked Transgender Day of Remembrance, but her story is often forgotten.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
Korean Street Food Restaurant Gangnam Spice Opening Friday in Jackson Square
"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
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"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
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Korean Street Food Restaurant Gangnam Spice Opening Friday in Jackson Square - Jamaica Plain News
A new fast-casual restaurant is bringing Korean fried chicken and street food to Jackson Square. Gangnam Spice is holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday at 4 pm at 225 Centre St. Restau...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Korean Street Food Restaurant Gangnam Spice Opening Friday in Jackson Square
"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
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"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
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"Moutafis said the distinctive orange bike made her fear the worst. "I see him, when he rides his bike, and I was like, 'oh no,'" she said. "We recognize the orange bike and it's just so sad. Can't even ride your bike in your own neighborhood.""
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Framingham, driver arrested
Police have arrested a driver who was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Framingham.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"Moutafis said the distinctive orange bike made her fear the worst. "I see him, when he rides his bike, and I was like, 'oh no,'" she said. "We recognize the orange bike and it's just so sad. Can't even ride your bike in your own neighborhood.""
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"two buildings with a total of 218 apartments on Smith Street, between Mission Church and the Mission Main development on Mission Hill."
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Two proposed apartment buildings behind Mission Church first approved in 2005 win new approval
The Zoning Board of Appeal today approved plans for two buildings with a total of 218 apartments on Smith Street, between Mission Church and the Mission Main development on Mission Hill. Read more.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"two buildings with a total of 218 apartments on Smith Street, between Mission Church and the Mission Main development on Mission Hill."
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Riding to the "Ride for Your Life" event yesterday I passed George Clemmer's ghost bike on Mass Av at Huntington Av
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Riding to the "Ride for Your Life" event yesterday I passed George Clemmer's ghost bike on Mass Av at Huntington Av
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
Two different views from today. 🏙️🐈
November 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Two different views from today. 🏙️🐈
With America on My Last Fucking Nerve, I, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Dissent
"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
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"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
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With America on My Last Fucking Nerve, I, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Dissent
You know me as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Over the past three years, I’ve tried changing the system from within. I’ve wri...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
With America on My Last Fucking Nerve, I, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Dissent
"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
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"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
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BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
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November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
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Here’s my work from home cat solution where I can keep the full desk to myself.
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Here’s my work from home cat solution where I can keep the full desk to myself.
Beautiful day to be cycling around Boston.
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Beautiful day to be cycling around Boston.
Flora discovered the humidifier. 💨🐈
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Flora discovered the humidifier. 💨🐈
Two pals cuddling. 🐈🐈⬛
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Two pals cuddling. 🐈🐈⬛
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We got the sweetest thank-you note from a family who attended East Boston Family Bike Day! Dyani Tisdol, one of the Youth Cycling Program instructors, helped us share the story.
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We got the sweetest thank-you note from a family who attended East Boston Family Bike Day! Dyani Tisdol, one of the Youth Cycling Program instructors, helped us share the story.
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
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Two party hounds, one in pajama pants, charged with setting off explosive in #Harvard Medical School building
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November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Two party hounds, one in pajama pants, charged with setting off explosive in #Harvard Medical School building
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🎄 Meet the 2025 Tree for Boston! This 45-ft white spruce from Lunenburg County, NS, was nominated by Ronald & Claire Feener.
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🎄 Meet the 2025 Tree for Boston! This 45-ft white spruce from Lunenburg County, NS, was nominated by Ronald & Claire Feener.
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia