5 top stories last week

BROCKTON − Brockton food blogger Mirbentz Jean Francois has launched his first flagship location in Boston, serving delicious culinary creations and fun snacks. It’s a fast-paced take-out restaurant that lets you get fresh Haitian food without the long wait.

A Brockton man was rescued and flown to a Boston hospital after being trapped for hours in a train car that was carrying coal in Bridgewater.

An East Bridgewater man was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol after crashing his car into a home on Monday evening, while “allegedly filming a video on his phone when the crash occurred,” according to police.

In a crushing blow to downtown Brockton’s halting rebirth, Brockton Beer Company announced Friday it would close. Here is what we know.

In case you missed it, here are five of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.

Brockton food blogger launches Haitian take-out spot and convenience store

Brockton’s very own food blogger has launched his first flagship location in the heart of Boston, serving delicious culinary creations and fun snacks. On 700 Albany St., Boston, Mirbentz Jean Francois redesigned the large space and converted it into a convenience store and take-out restaurant called “Did You Eat Yet.” The business model is a fast-paced take-out restaurant that lets you get fresh Haitian food without the long wait. The dishes are already prepared. All you have to do is pick from the buffet and be on your way.

Haitian take-out spot in Boston: Brockton’s very own food blogger launches Haitian take-out spot and convenience store

Brockton worker flown to Boston hospital after being rescued from Bridgewater coal train

A Brockton man was rescued and flown to a Boston hospital after being trapped for hours in a train car that was carrying coal in Bridgewater, according to officials. Bridgewater Fire received a call at approximately 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, for a report of an employee of Stiles & Hart Brick Co., located at 127 Cook St., that was stuck in a coal-filled train car, Chief John Schlatz said in a written statement. Upon arrival, firefighters located a 26-year-old Brockton man who was trapped waist-deep in a coal rail car. “The man needed…