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On Thursday, MIT issued a press release announcing that one of its professors, Thomas Rose, had died of injuries he’d sustained in an August 21 crash near the intersection of Memorial Drive and the Massachusetts Avenue bridge. MIT’s press office described Rose as “an expert in ancient metallurgy” and...

The AG's office said an investigation found the companies misclassified workers as independent contractors and failed to pay employees on time. A Boston-area Dunkin’ franchise operator and two staffing agencies have been ordered to pay a combined $1.46 million after allegedly violating Massachusetts wage and labor laws

Losing a primary care doctor is not the same problem as losing a hospital, and that distinction sits at the center of Mass General Brigham’s latest Medicare Advantage decision. Since January 1, 2026, most primary care doctors across the health system’s Eastern Massachusetts practices have been out of network for Medica

BOSTON, MA — Officers assigned to District A-1 conducted targeted scooter, moped, and motorcycle enforcement initiatives throughout Downtown Boston on Tuesday. Police focused their attention to the area of Washington Street, Franklin Street, and Hawley Street. This initiative was undertaken in response to continuing pu

NORWOOD, MA — A road rage incident resulted in a vehicle overturning on University Avenue near the skating rink Wednesday. Norwood Police responded to the scene at approximately 5:20 p.m. The vehicle came to rest on its roof. Police urged drivers to exercise patience and avoid aggressive driving as...

There’s a peninsula in Massachusetts that sits just twelve miles from Boston, and somehow, most people have never eaten there. Hull is that town, and if you love seafood, skipping it is honestly one of the bigger mistakes you can make in this state. Let’s fix that right now....

BOSTON, MA — A Dorchester man was arrested on drug trafficking charges after allegedly discarding drugs while fleeing from police. On Tuesday, officers assigned to the citywide Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team arrested Dale Clarke, 29, of Dorchester, on various drug-related offenses. About 6:12 p.m., police observed

From a new shop serving up Swedish candies on Beacon Hill to a popup that heralds the return of a beloved Japanese market, here are the latest Boston restaurant openings, dining news, and food events to know right now. Stay up-to-date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the...

Junior Manuel Sosa Fernández's death has left "a huge void in all those who loved him." A GoFundMe has been started for the family of the victim of Saturday’s fatal shooting in Roxbury. Junior Manuel Sosa Fernández, 28, died in a hospital after being shot multiple times in...

Friday, August 28 marked Officer Darien Lavino’s last day with the Chelsea Police Department as she begins an exciting new chapter in her career with the Trial Court Probation Department. “Although she is leaving our agency, she will continue serving the community and contributing to the criminal justice system...