Boston Planning Approves Skanska’s Longwood Place Redevelopment
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) approved the initial three buildings of Skanska’s plans for Longwood Place, which will bring housing, workspaces, retail and community amenities to the Longwood Medical Area . The BPDA approval is for the development of two commercial buildings and one residential building, along with below-grade parking and public realm improvements on the former Simmons University residential campus along Brookline...
Boston Marathon under increased threat level, law enforcement warns
The 2026 Boston Marathon will see increased law enforcement presence due to a heightened threat level stemming from the war in Iran, law enforcement officials announced Friday. While officials are “not aware of any specific or credible threats” targeting Monday’s race, said FBI special agent Ted Docks, the FBI will...
Tired Of The Single Life, Massachusetts? Improve Your Relationship Odds By Going Here
WalletHub recently released their report on the best and worst cities for singles, and wouldn't you know it? The Commonwealth is home to two of them.
Person arrested after brief foot pursuit with police
A person has been arrested in Medford after an incident prompted a foot pursuit.
May MBTA Meltdown: Boston Riders Face Weekend Transit Chaos
Boston riders are in for a bumpy May as the MBTA rolls out a string of multi-day service shutdowns that will hit the Red, Green and Blue Lines, the Mattapan trolley and several commuter rail branches. The work windows are staggered across the month, with riders told to expect shuttle buses, free commuter rail options on some stretches and noticeably longer door-to...
Dorchester Bust Exposes Guns, Crack And Alleged Rooming House
Police say a 51-year-old Dorchester man is facing a stack of charges after a two-month probe ended this week with search warrants, four guns, and suspected crack cocaine tied to a Fields Corner convenience store and an apartment investigators later described as an illegal rooming house. Keto Powell, 51, was...
Nike takes down controversial sign on Newbury Street ahead of Boston Marathon
Nike has taken down a controversial sign at its Newbury Street store that prompted a backlash from disability advocates. The sign, displayed prominently on an outside window a few blocks from the finish line of the upcoming Boston Marathon, read, “Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated.”. Nike’s corporate communications department confirmed...
Nurse attacked inside Tewksbury hospital
TEWKSBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - Police say a nurse was assaulted at Tewksbury State Hospital Thursday night. Investigators are calling it an unprovoked attack and they say they are filing charges. This is the second attack at the hospital in just two days. On Thursday, police say a window was smashed...
Local company nearly hires woman still serving time for stealing millions from previous employer
“I was totally shocked. I thought I had the perfect candidate,” Founder and CEO of Boston Chauffer, Mark Kini said.
Last Call For Clarke’s: Faneuil Hall Pub Fixture To Go Dark After 50 Years
Clarke's at Faneuil Hall, the dark‑wooded pub tucked along Merchants Row that has fueled downtown Boston lunch breaks and afterwork hangouts for more than five decades, is about to call it quits. Employees and regulars say the bar will close next week, after management quietly told staff the end was coming. A server broke the news to customers, and the general manager, clearly...
