Early-morning fire engulfs several tractor-trailers near post office in Chelsea
A massive fire erupted early this morning in Chelsea, sending smoke into the sky from Beacham Street near the post office.
Amid SNAP benefit cuts, these Greater Boston food businesses are here to help
Restaurants, grocery stores, and other food businesses are stepping up during the government shutdown, which has resulted in cuts to millions of people's SNAP benefits. Boston area restaurants and food businesses are stepping up to feed the community as uncertainty looms over when some residents might receive food...
Randolph apartment fire displaces seven
Seven people have been displaced following a morning apartment building fire in Randolph, officials say.
Boston Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspects in Blue Hill Avenue Armed Robbery
Boston Police Department’s District B-2 detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects linked to an armed robbery that occurred around 8:49 p.m. last Monday at the Stop & Shop located near 460 Blue Hill Avenue. The department released a community alert on Tuesday, urging anyone with information to...
Americans banned from parking outside their own homes after ‘winter’ driving law upheld
A CONTROVERSIAL winter driving law that has been in place for almost 90 years has been upheld. And, it means homeowners will be banned from parking outside of their homes. ...
‘This is kidnapping — plain and simple’: ICE arrests 9 employees at Allston car...
The employees were detained Tuesday morning before they could present their documents, according to the car wash’s manager. Nine employees at a car wash in Allston, all of whom had work permits, were detained in a raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Tuesday morning, the business’s manager said.
Results of mayoral races in Massachusetts
There were high-profile mayoral races in several cities across Massachusetts.
Joint Law Enforcement Effort Leads to Arrest of Break-In Suspects
Earlier today, two suspects were apprehended in connection with a break-in incident. The arrests were made following a tip-off received by law enforcement agencies. The suspects were identified and arrested by a multi-jurisdictional team comprising of the Harvard University Police Department, the Federal Bureau of...
First the train part, now the bus part of South Station nearing upgrade
Yes it does. I think it adds 20 gates (?) but some old gates will go away due to the new configuration of the roadway inside the bus terminal. Inside track here. No loss of gates, some companies are moving around, the platform A and B docks are being renamed into gates but are otherwise sticking around. The roadway...
SNAP Benefit Delays: Local Food Assistance and Discounts Available for Greater Boston Residents
As of late October 2025, many Massachusetts residents are facing delays in receiving their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Several organizations and businesses in the Greater Boston area are providing free and discounted food resources to help those affected. For updates on SNAP benefits,...
