Live updates: Day 2 of Brian Walshe trial expected to feature Google search history
Brian Walshe's murder trial will continue Tuesday at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, with more testimony expected from investigators who initially probed the missing person case that turned into an alleged murder. Walshe is accused of killing his wife, Ana, on New Year's Day 2023. He's pleaded guilty...
Suffolk Chairman and CEO John Fish Charts the Future of Construction During Keynote Address...
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 1, 2025--John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, delivered the keynote address at BuiltWorlds Venture
Curriculum change proposed for Massachusetts high schools, phasing out MCAS graduation requirements
Governor Maura Healey proposed a curriculum change for high schools across the state, one that would phase out the MCAS graduation requirement voters eliminated last year. The state announced the initial plan at Dedham High School on Monday, which includes more rigorous coursework, new end-of-course assessments, and...
Chelsea Residents to Pay $25 Fee for Curbside Mattress and Box Spring Collection Starting...
The City of Chelsea will begin charging residents a $25 fee for curbside collection of mattresses and box springs starting February 1, 2026. The city will discuss this change at a community meeting on December 16, 2025, at the Chelsea Public Library Auditorium. The new fee is lower than those in nearby cities, where...
Bored Bostonian accidentally renamed an MBTA bus stop
A Boston resident accidentally renamed an MBTA bus stop, and the change stuck for years, becoming the official name for the stop declared by the T's announcement system. Why it matters: A Reddit user's pandemic boredom-induced joke showed how the MBTA relies on crowdsourced Google Maps data for the automated stop...
Grand reopening of Copley Square marked with tree lighting
The Copley Square tree lighting served as the grand reopening of one of Boston's most iconic public spaces.
Apartment rents drop further, with vacancies at record high
A "For Rent" sign in front of an apartment building on St. Paul Street in Brookline, MA, on September 12, 2025. Boston Globe | Boston Globe | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. A version of this article first...
Delays on the Red Line after T employee is injured at Ashmont
Delays were reported on the MBTA's Red Line on Monday morning due to a medical emergency at Ashmont Station. The T said on social media around 7:30 a.m. that delays of 15 minutes should be expected due to a medical emergency. They did not say what the emergency involved. In...
Suspect arrested on firearm charge in Everett
EVERETT, MA — Police arrested a man in possession of a firearm early Sunday morning. Gabriel Goncalves, 19, of Everett, was taken into custody and charged with multiple weapons law violations. Officer Palermo was investigating a motor vehicle parked in a handicapped spot with two persons inside and no...
Boston pharmacy fights to stay afloat, prevent ‘Pharmacy Desert’ in city
Kornfield Drug, a longstanding pharmacy in Roxbury near Boston Medical Center, has been a staple in the community for over three decades. However, it is currently experiencing financial difficulties due to reimbursement issues and is facing an uncertain future.

















