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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Business

Popular Boston Chinese Restaurant Closes After More Than 20 Years In Business China House, the popular Chinese takeout restaurant in Boston's North End, has closed. The owners of the 331 North Hanover Store store broke the news on their website Thursday, Dec. 1 "We are now closed," they wrote. "A big THANK YOU to all our customers for the support and patronage over our 20+ years of business." China House boasted a 4-star rating on Yelp and has dozens of positive reviews. Most cited the large portions, low prices, and friendly customer service as high points. Some people left thank yous to the restaurant on the review site as word trickled out about t…

12/01/2022

News

Health Officials Raise Alarms After Sewage Discharge In Boston Inner Harbor Health officials are warning the public to stay away from the water in Boston Inner Harbor following a sewage discharge earlier this week. The Water Resources Authority said the overflow happened around 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 after a vicious storm hit the area with heavy rains and high winds. Water upstream of North Washington Street Bridge should be avoided for two days minimum. "The public is advised to avoid contact with affected water bodies for at least 48 hours after a sewage discharge or overflow, during rainstorms, and for 48 hours after rainstorms end, due to increased health risks…

12/01/2022

Police & Fire

Know Him?: Police In Boston Searching For MBTA Flasher Transit police said a man took out his genitals while aboard an MBTA commuter train last month in Boston and flashed other passengers. Investigators released a photo of the man during the act to generate tips on his identity. The train was outside of South Station in Boston just before 9 p.m. on Nov. 19 when he decided to take "it" out and show it off, transit police tweeted. Transit police ask anyone who recognizes the man to contact investigators at 617-222-1050 or send a text to 873873 to remain anonymous. Person of Interest re: Lewd & Lascivious conduct onboard an #MBTA Comm…

12/01/2022

Police & Fire

Florida Man, 76, Admits Masturbating, Touching Woman On Flight From Newark: Feds A 76-year-old Florida man faces 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty this week to masturbating on a flight from Newark to Boston earlier this year, federal authorities said. Donald Edward Robinson of Bonita Springs was accused of exposing himself and masturbating at a 21-year-old woman aboard the April 8 flight, the FBI reported. The woman recorded a 24-second video on her phone of Robinson fondling himself through his pants shortly after takeoff, authorities said. Later in the hour-long flight, he exposed himself to her and touched her thigh without consent. The woman…

12/01/2022

Police & Fire

Chicopee Driver Was Drunk When He Killed Elderly Pedestrian: DA Officials have charged a 42-year-old Chicopee man with running over and killing a 68-year-old pedestrian earlier this week, authorities said. Benjamin Goraj is charged with motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence and operating under the influence — 3rd offense, Hampden District Attorney's said. He was given a $5,000 bond but must consent to multiple alcohol tests a day as a condition of his pre-trial release. Police allege that Goraj was drunk when he crashed into William Matteson, 68, of Chicopee, on Chicopee Street around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28., authorities said. …

12/01/2022

Police & Fire

Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Masturbating, Touching Woman On Boston-Bound Flight: FBI A 76-year-old Florida man faces 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty this week to masturbating on a flight from Newark to Boston earlier this year, federal authorities said. Donald Edward Robinson of Bonita Springs was accused of exposing himself and masturbating at a 21-year-old woman aboard the April 8 flight, the FBI reported. The woman recorded a 24-second video on her phone of Robinson fondling himself through his pants shortly after takeoff, authorities said. Later in the hour-long flight, he exposed himself to her and touched her thigh without consent. The woman…

12/01/2022

News

State Trooper Flies To The Rescue Of Owl With Broken Wing In Middleton A downed owl is getting help for a broken wing and other injuries thanks to a local wildlife protection group and a helpful Massachusetts State Trooper. Trooper Jared J. Clemenzi spotted Ozzy the owl on the side of Route 62 in Middleton after a group of people had gathered around it on Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, officials said. Clemenzi collected the bird and drove it in his patrol cruiser to the North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Gloucester, where he met with Erin Hutchings of Cape Ann Wildlife, who agreed to take in the raptor and nurse it back to health. Hutchings said Wednesday that Oz…

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

2 Springfield Firefighters Hurt, 7 People Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire (Update) Two Springfield firefighters were injured battling a three-alarm blaze that displaced seven people from a multi-family home in South End on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 30, authorities said. The department reported that the fire at 38 Acushnet Ave. began just before 4 p.m. though investigators haven't determined what sparked the blaze. Everyone inside escaped without injury, and firefighters rescued two dogs and a cat from the three-story home, MassLive reported. Two firefighters were hurt battling the blaze. One was taken to an area hospital for minor wounds while responders treated the o…

11/30/2022

News

Oscar-Winning Director Posts Photos Of His Holiday Hike In The Berkshires Ron Howard took some time away from promoting his new TV show and movie to have a day adventure in The Berkshires over the Thanksgiving holiday. The beloved actor, director, producer, and now best-selling author posted photos of his hike through the scenic countryside with his wife of 48 years, Cheryl, earlier this week. cheryl and me on a hike in #theberkshires Posted by Ron Howard on Saturday, November 26, 2022 The 68-year-old recently produced the series "Willow" for streaming giant Disney+. The show resumes the story of Willow Ufgood 20 years after the adventures of the 1988 movi…

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Two Men Charged With First-Degree Murder In Slaying Of 15-Year-Old Boston Boy: DA Two men were charged on Wednesday, Nov. 30, with the killing of a 15-year-old middle school student at a Boston park over the summer. Zontre Mack, 19, of Canton, and Dominick Gavin, 25, of Boston, were arraigned on first-degree murder in the killing of Curtis Ashford Jr. on Ellington Street on July 27, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Mack, who is also charged with illegal weapon and communication possession, is being held without bail. The magistrate gave Gavin, who also faces an accessory after the fact of murder charge, a $75,000 bond, authorities said. Surveillance…

11/30/2022

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