Funeral services held for Boston firefighter Robert ‘BK’ Kilduff Jr.
Thousands are expected to gather to say goodbye to fallen Boston firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr.
Two Massachusetts colleges seek approval for 3-year, reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees
Suffolk University and Merrimack College have proposed reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees, according to public filings. Suffolk in Boston is proposing a 94-credit pilot bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Innovation. Meanwhile, Merrimack in North Andover is proposing 96-credit bachelor’s degrees in psycho
A (new) bell tolls for community at Malden Declaration Day
The sounds of liberty rang out in Bell Rock Park on May 27, echoing a tradition rooted deep in Malden’s history. One of the country’s oldest continuously used public spaces, Bell Rock Park was once home to a bell that marked both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of community life. It called residents to worship,
14 Charming Massachusetts Brunch Counters That Give Weekend Mornings Something To Look Forward To
There is a specific kind of magic found only at a worn-in Massachusetts brunch counter on a slow Sunday morning. You’ll find yourself squeezed onto a vinyl stool between friendly neighbors and the comforting hiss of a hot griddle. From thick-cut brioche French toast to savory, locally-sourced hash, the...
‘They didn’t teach us this in seminary’: How Mass. clergy are handling the ICE...
Good Monday morning, everyone. There were some things that the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond was trained for when she studied for her Master of Divinity at Boston University’s School of Theology. Caring for the sick? Check. Ministering to the poor? Check. Feeding the hungry? Check and check. Dealing with a...
For $579k, an unfinished 1800s carriage house condo
The interior contains little more than four walls, studs, rough flooring, ceiling joists, and rudimentary plumbing and wiring. In Boston, an 1,800-square-foot house for $579,000 is a rare bargain, especially an attractive, free-standing house in a nice neighborhood. The structure at 8 Pine Street in the Mount Neponset
Power restored after early-morning outage in Boston
Thousands of people were left without power in parts of Boston on Monday morning. Over 10,000 customers were without power at one point, though electricity had been restored to everyone as of 8 a.m. The outages appeared to be pretty widespread, with some traffic lights dark. Most of the outages...
The scope of long COVID is bigger than we think, Mass. researchers say
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans have suffered long-term symptoms of the virus. But exactly how many...
Dorchester man taken into custody on firearm charges following traffic stop
According to Boston police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 3:47 a.m. after observing two idle motor vehicles and a large group of people outside 15 Talbot Avenue. A query of one vehicle revealed an expired inspection sticker.
Battle Erupts Over Drag Story Hours At Boston Library
Boston Public Library’s Pride calendar is stacked with roughly 19 drag story hours for young children, and the blowback started before the first page was turned. The first reading is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at the West End branch, with additional sessions scheduled across neighborhood locations through June.
