Boston While Black Hosts 5th Annual BWB Family Reunion This Saturday, July 26 in...
BOSTON, MA – July 9, 2025 – Boston While Black will host its 5th Annual BWB Family Reunion on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 12 – 9 PM, drawing more than 25,000 people to Boston’s Seaport for a day dedicated to joy, culture, and connection. As the largest event in the organization’s history, this signature summer...
Attorneys ask to drop charges against juveniles while public defenders refuse cases
More than 100 young people charged with crimes in Massachusetts do not have legal representation because of the ongoing work stoppage by public defenders. The state public defender agency, the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), has asked the state Supreme Judicial Court to outline procedures for young...
You’re Invited: Free Summer Events Happening This Week in Boston Parks
Boston residents and visitors are in for a treat as the Parks and Recreation Department hosts a variety of free events throughout the city's green spaces this week. Monday kicks off with Country Night featuring Lexi James at Draper Playground in West Roxbury, while Wednesday brings Esaie Hounmenou to the William...
Driver was allegedly distracted by a bug prior to fatal Cambridge cyclist crash last...
Authorities allege Junming Zhu collided head-on with John Corcoran, who was riding his electric bicycle along Memorial Drive last September. Nearly 10 months after he allegedly struck and killed a cyclist in Cambridge, a Malden man appeared in court Monday as he pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide by...
People Think It’s Creepy For Adult Women To Have This Hobby. I’m Doing It...
"I had held on longer than most and, up to age 12, could still find one or two friends who would secretly, shamefully, play with me in the basement."
700-foot skyscraper proposal in downtown draws ‘Manhattanization’ criticism
Boston’s skyline could soon be growing upwards, 700 feet to be exact, and some critics say they’re worried ‘Manhattanization’ could jeopardize its historic preservation.
Brockton Police searching for missing 70-year-old woman
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Brockton Police Department said it is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 70-year-old woman. Police said Marie Louissaint was last seen on July 6 near her home at Caffrey Towers on Crescent Street, and may have been wearing a green dress.
Trader Joe’s to open 30 new locations nationwide including in Mass. Full list here
The national grocery store chain known for its unique and private-label products is opening 30 new locations nationwide. The new grocery stores will be in 18 states and the District of Columbia, with the most openings happening in California, New York, Oklahoma and Texas. Meanwhile, Louisiana, Massachusetts,...
Malcolm-Jamal Warner remembered for impact at Berklee College of Music
In Boston, Malcolm-Jamal Warner is being remembered as a role model who was generous with his time at Berklee College of Music.
Food Truck Nights Happening This Week on the South Shore
With the Massachusetts forecast looking like sunny skies and temperatures soaring into the 80s and even low 90s this week, the last thing you want to do is fire up your own kitchen. But don't let the sweltering heat put a damper on your dinner plans! If you're on the South Shore, you're in luck. You can skip the...