AI Chatbot Books 14,000 Virtual Visits at Mass General Brigham
News 5/13/26 – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) Boston – Patients across the Mass General Brigham network have turned to an artificial intelligence chatbot to arrange more than 14,000 virtual medical appointments in just eight months. The platform, introduced last September, connects people
‘He saved lives’: Woman praises Marine who helped her escape shooting on Memorial Drive
A woman caught in traffic during Monday’s shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge says she is still shaken by the terrifying ordeal and deeply grateful to the Marine veteran who helped her escape to safety.
A new walking trail steps us through our urban wilds
Cambridge and Somerville are part of a soon-to-be unveiled urban trail that roams more than 80 miles around the perimeter of Boston. The trail is the brainchild of Miles Howard, an avid hiker and writer, who wanted to connect towns and people across arbitrary boundaries. The Boston perimeter trail, still to be named, i
Two-Day Soaker With South Winds Set To Slam Boston
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, started on a gray note in Boston, with mostly cloudy skies, temperatures near 50°F at Logan Airport and a south breeze already stirring. This afternoon should top out near 60°F, with just a slight chance of spotty showers between about 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Chamber Welcomes Crack’d Kitchen & Coffee with Ribbon Cutting
Crack’d Kitchen & Coffee celebrated its Burlington location with an official ribbon cutting alongside the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce. The Fourth Avenue restaurant has been serving breakfast, lunch and coffee since opening in March earlier this year. Robert Parris is BCAT’s Sports and Features Reporter. Robert
Renowned Mass. ice cream brand opens new Boston-area store in familiar spot
An acclaimed ice cream brand with roots in Central Massachusetts has continued its expansion in the Boston area. New City Microcreamery opened its newest store at 19 Commonwealth Ave. in Chestnut Hill on Wednesday, replacing the former White Mountain Creamery. The family-run ice cream joint closed in November 2025 afte
Rounds of rain heading into the Boston area: latest timing and impacts
Tuesday is by far the best day of the week! In fact, enjoy it because rain is moving in, starting tomorrow. For today, expect sunshine and a few patchy clouds over much of Greater Boston. High temperatures will be in the lower 60s this afternoon. Tonight, we’ll see increasing clouds. Overnight lows will be in the mid-4
City councilors ‘reluctant’ on Mass. mayor’s plan to buy closed college campus
Quincy city councilors raised questions Monday at an oversight committee meeting about whether the city’s bid to buy a closed college campus would burden taxpayers. Councilor David Jacobs said he believes the city lacks the resources to manage new property acquisitions without sidelining other projects. “We don’t have
CFO of Boston-area spinal device company pleads guilty to bribing surgeons in kickback scheme
The chief financial officer of SpineFrontier Inc., a spinal implant company, has admitted to a kickback scheme that bribed surgeons to use company products in exchange for sham consulting fees, the U.S. Attorney said Tuesday.
Premier steakhouse to close Greater Boston location after 3 years
A premier steakhouse chain with locations around the world will shutter one of its Massachusetts restaurants very soon. Smith & Wollensky in Burlington will permanently close Sunday, May 17 after just under three years, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to MassLive Wednesday. “The closure follows a successful an
