Massachusetts State Police cruiser involved in two-car crash in Brockton
There was no immediate information regarding any injuries suffered in the crash.
Homeowners: You’re Invited to Learn About Accessory Dwelling Units in Braintree
The Town of Braintree, Massachusetts, is inviting residents and property owners to learn more about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations and the steps involved in creating one, announcing a public presentation aimed at anyone interested in adding these smaller housing units. According to the Town of Braintree, the
Massachusetts Made Sourdough Bagels Named Best in the U.S.
Fodor's Travel recently named the 15 best bagel shops in the country and ONE Massachusetts cult favorite made the list.
One of the oldest gravestones of a free Black person in America uncovered in...
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Here's a heads up for commuters: August's big Green Line closure began on Saturday. From now through Aug. 16, there will be no train service between North Station and Ke
100 elephants arrive in Back Bay with a message of coexistence
A herd of 100 life-sized elephants has just arrived on Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Back Bay. They’ll remain there through Sept. 13 between Dartmouth and Fairfield streets. The sculptures are part of a free touring public art exhibition called The Great Elephant Migration. Since 2024, the herd has traveled across the Un
Massachusetts Appeals Court Clarifies How Negligent Misrepresentation Can Support Chapter 93A Liability
On Aug. 7, 2026, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts vacated a Chapter 93A judgment in Antokal v. Spring Valley Country Club, Inc., holding that the trial court’s findings were insufficient to establish liability based on negligent misrepresentation. Plaintiffs Alan Antokal and Steven Robinson sued defendants 25 Tiot Ho
‘Blizzard of Lies’ author Dave Wedge on new book detailing Karen Read, John O’Keefe...
When local author Dave Wedge first heard about the death of John O’Keefe in January of 2022, it seemed to Wedge like a relatively simple — if tragic — case: a Boston Police officer found dead in a snowbank in Canton, the victim of what seemed like a straightforward hit-and-run.
Police to increase patrols downtown amid safety concerns, neighborhood group says
A number of high-profile violent incidents in July has sparked renewed efforts to decrease crime. After a string of violent incidents in downtown Boston and a major meeting of local leaders last week, the area is set to see an increased police presence, according to the group that convened the meeting.
Mosquito Control Truck Spraying Scheduled in Parts of Framingham This Week
The City of Framingham, Massachusetts, announced that mosquito spraying is scheduled in Framingham on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as part of the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project. According to the City of Framingham, the spraying will be conducted by a truck-mounted aerosol sprayer between sunset and 11:30 PM, targ
These four Massachusetts cities rank among nation’s hottest real estate markets
A new report from Realtor.com identifies four Massachusetts zip codes as some of the highest-demand real estate markets for 2026.

















