Boston MA

Spoiler: It doesn’t have to do with height. When tall ships from around the world come sailing into Boston for Sail Boston 2026, you’ll know it. The dozens of vessels parading into the harbor won’t look like your ordinary sailboat, yacht, or ferry—they’ll be, well, tall.

A new heat wave alert for Massachusetts landed Monday, with officials warning of “dangerously hot conditions” and a heat index up to 111 degrees. An “extreme heat watch” is in effect for nearly the entire state from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. This will vastly

Boston, MA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.

Campbell was convicted of raping five women and attempting to assault a sixth between 2017 and 2019. Serial rapist Alvin Campbell Jr., who posed as an Uber driver to prey on drunk women outside Boston bars and clubs, was sentenced to life in prison Monday following his conviction earlier this month.

Feelings were mixed in city hall on Thursday, as the City of Cambridge Community Development Department proposed changes to Cambridge’s Multifamily Housing Ordinance (MFHO) that would increase the overall amount of setbacks, require more ground-level green space, and prohibit tall buildings with units that average more

The following incidents are from recent Bedford Police Department logs. All arrests are accusations, and anyone arrested is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information is shared with The Bedford Citizen through Det. Lt. Scott Jones. This article does not list all entries. June 12 – 8:16 a.m. to 5:10 p.m....

A change to the senior property tax exemption implemented in Boston this week is expected to help homeowners on fixed incomes with housing costs. The change allows the city to adjust the eligibility threshold every year based on inflation, ensuring households do not lose eligibility if their Social Security or retireme

A Cambridge man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for the brutal abuse of a cat named Sage, a case that has gripped local animal advocates and stirred fresh debate over how the courts handle animal cruelty. Jaydan Depina, 22, pleaded guilty on June 11 in Middlesex Superior...

After announcing the closure of its Downtown Boston restaurant, Jamaica Mi Hungry unveiled its summer food truck schedule and said it will focus exclusively on catering and its mobile service. 2 minutes to read. Jamaica Mi Hungry isn’t saying goodbye — it’s getting back on the road.

BOSTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Boston’s FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza has officially closed. The festival took place over 16 days during the World Cup group stage. According to the Boston Host Committee, more than 155,000 fans stopped by the event. The PVD FanZone at Station Park...