11 Massachusetts Steakhouses Worth the Wait – Even on the Busiest Nights
When the craving for a serious steak hits, waiting suddenly feels like part of the experience. Across Massachusetts, a handful of standout steakhouses consistently draw crowds, blending old-school charm with modern flair, bold flavors, and expertly cooked prime cuts. These are the places where reservations fill fast, walk-ins linger, and...
Boston Bass Favorite Collapses At Charity Rehearsal As Music Scene Springs Into Action
Boston's tight-knit music scene was shaken last Thursday when beloved local bassist Joe McMahon collapsed during a rehearsal for the Hot Stove Cool Music fundraiser. Fellow musicians rushed to his side as paramedics arrived, and McMahon was transported to the intensive care unit at Mount Auburn Hospital, where he remains under medical care. Within hours, the city's music community began organizing fundraisers to...
Five-year-old Peabody girl comes to mom’s rescue in emergency
A five-year-old Peabody girl who dialed 911 and led first responders to her mom during an emergency Friday has earned the praise of the fire department.
Scooter Suspects Sought After Shots Ring Out At South Bay Mall
Boston police are asking neighbors and late-night shoppers to help piece together what happened after shots were fired at South Bay Mall in Dorchester on Thursday evening. Officers say the report came in around 8:45 p.m., and detectives later shared surveillance stills that appear to show several people arriving at and leaving the area on a motor scooter. Investigators are urging anyone...
Ex-employees sue after Boston’s 1st recreational cannabis shop closes
Boston's first recreational cannabis shop, which unexpectedly closed its doors last week, is facing a lawsuit from a former employee alleging wage theft. Pure Oasis opened in 2020, when the marijuana industry in Massachusetts was still in its early expansion. It is now struggling, with shops closing and Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien saying action is needed to help contend with "significant headwinds...
Boston Planning Approves Skanska’s Longwood Place Redevelopment
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) approved the initial three buildings of Skanska’s plans for Longwood Place, which will bring housing, workspaces, retail and community amenities to the Longwood Medical Area . The BPDA approval is for the development of two commercial buildings and one residential building, along with below-grade parking and public realm improvements on the former Simmons University residential campus along Brookline...
Boston Marathon under increased threat level, law enforcement warns
The 2026 Boston Marathon will see increased law enforcement presence due to a heightened threat level stemming from the war in Iran, law enforcement officials announced Friday. While officials are “not aware of any specific or credible threats” targeting Monday’s race, said FBI special agent Ted Docks, the FBI will...
Tired Of The Single Life, Massachusetts? Improve Your Relationship Odds By Going Here
WalletHub recently released their report on the best and worst cities for singles, and wouldn't you know it? The Commonwealth is home to two of them.
Person arrested after brief foot pursuit with police
A person has been arrested in Medford after an incident prompted a foot pursuit.
May MBTA Meltdown: Boston Riders Face Weekend Transit Chaos
Boston riders are in for a bumpy May as the MBTA rolls out a string of multi-day service shutdowns that will hit the Red, Green and Blue Lines, the Mattapan trolley and several commuter rail branches. The work windows are staggered across the month, with riders told to expect shuttle buses, free commuter rail options on some stretches and noticeably longer door-to...
