Boston MA

Public transportation is a necessity for many, providing a means of commuting to work, school, or other daily activities. However, it seems that the common courtesy and respect for fellow passengers is dwindling, with more and more reports of individuals playing loud music, talking loudly on the phone, and generally...

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The JFK Library in Boston will officially reopen Saturday now that the government shutdown is over.

A baby alligator rescued from Boston's Charles River is now receiving veterinary care at the New England Wildlife Center after being diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection, according to the wildlife center. The reptile, nicknamed "Charles", was pulled from the frigid water late Wednesday evening by Joe's...

Massachusetts military members and their families will enjoy a free Boston Pops Holiday concert at Symphony Hall, celebrating Conductor Keith Lockhart’s 30th anniversary.

Rampant overtime spending, chronic understaffing, a failing crime lab and continuing racial discrimination are crippling the Boston Police Department. The Daily Free Press investigative team analyzed nearly 1,000 hours of Boston City Council meetings with AI-assisted tools and manually verified each instance of...

Health inspectors say Cafe Amalfi should no longer welcome pets inside the business. City health inspectors want a Boston cafe to stop welcoming pets into the establishment by offering dog treats and water bowls to patrons with pups. The Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) has cited Cafe Amalfi, located at...

BOSTON – A Dominican national, unlawfully residing in Massachusetts, was sentenced in federal court in Boston for selling five kilograms of fentanyl to an undercover agent after unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. According to a release by the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 35-year-old...

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), one of the region’s largest animal welfare organizations, has received its largest ever donation as it pursues its fundraising goals to build out a new facility and expand its operational capacities. The $2 million gift from longtime ARL supporters Arthur and Paula...

SOMERVILLE — Below Davis Square, the outreach center the Somerville Homeless Coalition has used for 40 years is a refuge. The coffee is hot and a free breakfast awaits, as does help getting into a home. Above ground, it’s often a different story. And as more of the region’s...