Wu: Blue Hill Ave. design ‘not set in stone’ as bus-lanes face more scrutiny
Tens of millions of federal transportation dollars are now lined up for an ambitious public works project to modernize Blue Hill Avenue. But in a wide-ranging interview on the DotLife podcast that just dropped, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu makes it clear that the federal funds aren’t her only consideration in moving the...
‘Where does it end?’: Readers react to gas-powered leaf blower bans
After Arlington and Lexington moved to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, we asked readers where they stand on the bans. Arlington and Lexington have moved to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, but many of our readers are not ready to let them go. After the two towns approved new restrictions tied to noise and...
Nuclear submarine in Boston for commissioning
The USS Massachusetts, the Navy's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, will be commissioned in Boston on Saturday.
Suspect at-large after shooting in Boston leaves male minor injured
A male minor was hospitalized Thursday evening following a shooting in Boston’s Allston neighborhood, according to police. Officers responded to a radio call for a person shot at 222 Brighton Ave. just after 6:46 p.m., a Boston police spokesperson wrote in an email. Around the corner at 10 Allston St., officers found...
Southie Cops Hunt Emerson Street Stabbing Suspect After Late-Night Attack
A late-night stabbing on Emerson Street in South Boston has detectives asking residents to come forward with any information that might help track down a suspect. Boston police say the assault and battery with a dangerous weapon was reported at about 10:27 p.m. on March 6 in the area of 126 Emerson St., and the case...
Ex-Stoughton police officer accused of murdering pregnant woman asks to be released from jail
Farwell claims another person is the biological father of Sandra Birchmore.
Man arrested, charged with exposing himself inside North Shore store
The incident occurred on Sunday, March 22, after officers responded to a Michael’s store on Main Street for reports of a man who exposed himself to one of the employees.
One person hospitalized after stabbing at Natick Mall
Police say that one victim was stabbed in the arm and transported to the hospital.
$2.50 Bet Turns into $179K Payout at the Encore Boston Harbor
The iconic Massachusetts land-based casino continues to be a source of life-altering wins and huge jackpots
Mass. man charged with receiving stolen government money and making false statements
A Lynn man has been charged with receiving stolen Social Security benefits and making false statements, the U.S. Attorney said.
