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A new figure has emerged in the impending purchase of the Boston Celtics, and this one has major ties to Worcester and Central Mass.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie reportedly is in the mix to purchase the Celtics, and his interest makes sense based on his strong ties to Boston.

It was recently reported by Celtics Wire that the Boston Basketball Partners, the group that owns the Boston Celtics, plans to sell 51% of the team this

Philadelphia Magazine publisher Metro Corp has sold its sister publication Boston Magazine to Boston Globe Media. The news comes weeks after rumors of a deal first surfaced. The Globe said in a statement that Boston Magazine will come “under local stewardship" in Boston after being run by Philadelphia-based Metro Corp for more than 50 years.

A sports owner who has plenty to celebrate at the moment could be looking to return to his roots with Celtics bid

The company acquired the local publication from Philadelphia-based publisher Metro Corp for an undisclosed sum.

On Saturday, a cold front will sweep through the area, bringing mainly rain to coastal areas and the Interstate 95 corridor. Some light snow will sweep through interior sections of the Northeast, northern New England and the Ohio Valley. A soggy Saturday is expected across much of the Southeast.

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has reportedly entered the bidding process for the Boston Celtics, blending his Massachusetts roots with aspirations to expand his sports empire.

A driver is in custody and the collision did not immediately appear to be intentional, the Philadelphia Police Department said in a social media post.

The only thing standing in the Eagles' way of heading to the Super Bowl are the Commanders, which are owned by Sixers managing partner Josh Harris.