Man Charged with Strangling 5-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Maine
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested a fugitive charged on three counts of Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member and Strangulation or Suffocation.
Federal grand juror who leaked Karen Read case details faces sentencing
Prosecutors say the woman disclosed the names of individuals who testified before the grand jury.
2 men arrested, officer hurt after ‘violent disturbance’ at Boston’s MGM Music Hall
One of the suspects allegedly tried to grab an officer's gun and pull him into a crowd of people.
Parking Complaints Soar in Boston’s Seaport District
Residents and workers in Boston's Seaport are facing significant parking challenges, including difficulty finding spots and costly parking fees. Parking is such a problem in the Seaport that the Boston Globe reported that parking complaints are the most common issue reported to Boston's 311 system. That's more than...
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program staff rally against cuts, layoffs
Amid financial difficulties, the Boston Health Care for the Homeless program is laying off staff and closing one of its facilities. According to a spokesperson for unionized staff at the BHCHP, the organization announced the layoffs of 25 staff members effective Oct. 10. At a Sept. 23 rally outside the...
Triple-decker comeback? Boston city councilor pushing to fix ‘outdated laws’ amid housing shortage
Building taller today requires a zoning variance, which can be a lengthy and expensive process.
New Affordable Housing Initiative Takes Root on Former Boston State Hospital Grounds
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has recently taken a significant step towards alleviating Boston's housing crunch by pushing forward with a new affordable housing project on the grounds of the former Boston State Hospital. The state government, realizing the acute need for more affordable living spaces, has sold a...
Win Tickets to See Lady Gaga in Boston
Want free Lady Gaga tickets in Boston? The Mayhem Ball tour lands on her birthday weekend – enter now to win!
Saugus community worried about cars taking wrong turn onto bike path
People who use a community bike path in Saugus are worried something terrible is going to happen, after cars have been caught cruising on it.
Is Erewhon coming to Boston?
A cryptic Instagram post from the luxury grocery store suggests expansion plans in Boston. Will Bostonians finally get the chance to pay $20 for a strawberry or viral smoothies at Erewhon, the famous California-based luxury grocery store?. The answer is up in the air after a cryptic Instagram post from...