4 charged in alleged $7M pandemic relief fraud scheme
One Massachusetts man and three Florida residents are accused of submitting fraudulent pandemic relief applications and collecting kickbacks. A Boston man and three Florida residents have been charged in connection with an alleged multi-state scheme that fraudulently obtained $7 million in COVID-19 relief funds, the...
Boston Homes Vanish In Just Over A Month While Rest Of U.S. Waits
In a market where buyers barely have time to blink, Boston homes are still disappearing from listings in just over a month. The typical property went under contract in about 36 days in January 2026, and roughly 44% of listings found a buyer within two weeks. That brisk clip keeps Boston ahead of much of the country...
Melt mode next few days before another chance of snow in Mass.
We're in melt mode for the next few days. With tall snowbanks and snow still all over the roads, this is a blessing and a curse. It's good to knock the banks back, but they also hem in the snowmelt, creating big ponds of water and slush. Refreezes at night firm it up, but then the process begins again the next day....
Not in Boston? Your space saver is likely illegal.
Drivers may be trying to save their hard-earned shoveled-out spaces after the blizzard, but most communities ban the practice. Boston residents are getting creative with space savers after the week’s blizzard, using everything from a jubilant chef statue to a toilet to claim shoveled-out spots. But for drivers...
Boat that broke free during winter storm crashes into pier on North Shore
Officials say the boat’s owner would be liable for any damage to the pier.
25 Investigates: Small businesses caught in surge of ADA website lawsuits
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed nationwide claiming business websites are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Teens arraigned for armed robbery after stealing cell phones from Dorchester store
BOSTON, February 22, 2026, – Two Boston teens were arraigned February 12 in Dorchester BMC for charges stemming from an armed robbery of a technology store, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. DRE’QUAN SMITH, 19, of Dorchester, and D’JADEN SEQUIERA, 18, of Roxbury are charged as co-defendants with...
Regional slang terms across America that people actually use, and what they mean
Regional slang terms across America that people actually use, and what they mean. With a total area of over 3.8 million square miles, the United States is a massive country with many regional differences. Cuisine and culture are two that easily come to mind, but variations in conversational slang are just as prevalent.
Boston R&B icons New Edition nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Boston-founded R&B group New Edition is among 17 nominees for the 2026 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Mattapan Murder Suspect Demands Ride Back To Boston Jail
The man charged with killing 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence in Mattapan wants out of his current cellblock in Middleton and back into a Boston jail, arguing he cannot properly get ready for trial from Essex County. His attorneys say he has no way to access critical digital evidence, including surveillance and body camera...
