Beloved Brookline Bakery Still Operating Despite Storefront Closure
The Party Favors storefront in Brookline may be empty, but the ovens are still going.
The rumors were true: Blanchard’s in Allston is closing
An employee at the liquor store confirmed it will close in mid-to-late October, about two months after a person first shared the owner's email online announcing the closure. Blanchard’s on Harvard Avenue in Allston is closing for good. An employee confirmed the news on Wednesday as signs were posted in its windows, rea
Man in emotional distress detonates wearable explosive device in Boston
A man who appeared to be in emotional distress detonated an explosive device he was wearing during an encounter with Boston police. At about 1 a.m. Monday, Boston police responded to Mishawum Street and Main Street in Charlestown after receiving a report of a man who said he didn’t feel safe, according to incident repo
Frugal Fannie’s closing Westwood store after 43 years
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
Woman arrested after allegedly shouting at Orthodox Jewish men, assaulting officer outside Brighton synagogue
The woman was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct. A woman in Brighton was arrested Thursday night after allegedly screaming at members of an Orthodox Jewish synagogue and then assaulting a responding officer. Shortly after 9 p.m., officers arrived at Kollel of Greater Boston...
Westwood school bus accident sends student, driver to the hospital, district says
A school bus carrying elementary school students had an accident in Westwood, Massachusetts, Tuesday, sending a student and its driver to the hospital, school officials said. The student had minor injuries, Westwood Public Schools said in a statement. They didn't know the condition of the bus driver. The crash on...
Annual pizza festival serves Boston community a fresh piece of the pie
The 2026 Boston Pizza Festival filled City Hall Plaza with the aroma of wood fired pizza ovens Sept. 19-20. Music rang out from the DJ booth, creating an environment full of anticipation and excitement as vendors prepared for an influx of people from all over uniting over one thing: pizza.
OPINION: Boston’s most exclusive diner: Samia dining hall
After months of renovating and restructuring, the Samia Academic Center dining hall is back in action, now featuring a South Station-esque pay gate that prevents students from utilizing the dining hall seating area unless they pay to enter the dining hall itself. While the gates themselves are a very small...
Student injured after Westwood school bus crashes into tree
One student was injured after a Westwood school bus got into a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon.
Driver trapped after vehicle crashes into Reading garage
READING, Mass. (WJAR) — A person was taken to a trauma center after a vehicle rolled over into a garage in Reading Monday night, according to the Reading Fire Department. Firefighters were called to Gazebo Circle shortly after 8:30 p.m. An update while crews were responding said the vehicle...
