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Alpha Town Pizza
RestaurantsSerious slice potential: Alpha Town Pizza nails the comfort-food spectrum, from jumbo pies and creative spins like Big Mac, Shrimp Scampi, and Spanakopita to hefty Steak Bomb and Chicken Bacon Ranch calzones.
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Quincy Restaurant Week is actually two weeks. Yay!
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Restaurant Week will take place on 14-17 and 21-24, spanning over two weeks.
Full story at patriotledger.com ↗
The Massachusetts City Offering The Best Quality Of Life Is Also #1 In The Country
The Massachusetts city that offers the best quality of life is also ranked #1 in the country, according to a recent ranking by LawnStarter.
Full story at live959.com ↗
MBTA police release video of pit bull owner who allegedly fled after dog bit passenger
MBTA Transit Police are investigating an incident in Quincy, where a pit bull owner allegedly fled after his dog bit a passenger.
Full story at boston.com ↗
Dunkin’ Dog Drive-Thru Opens in Quincy for National Dog Day
Dunkin’s Dog Drive-Thru will open in Quincy, Massachusetts, on August 26 as part of a nationwide push for National Dog Day, which doubles as a fundraiser for children’�s hospitals.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
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