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SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - What are meant to help slow down traffic in the City of Somerville are becoming a hot topic for the fire department. Speed bumps are causing issues for first responders. “16 and 35 ton trucks with hundreds of thousands of dollars of intricate equipment and mechanical...

Comedian Ben Palmer created a fake tip line for people to call in and report undocumented immigrants. One man who claimed he was from Boston took the bait. In an interview with NPR, Palmer said he received hundreds of calls from people reporting neighbors, employees or parents. He would then post the calls to his YouTube channel.

South Boston just got a new heavy-hitter with the arrival of Mother's East Tavern, a new bar dedicated to comfort and simplicity, where the toast is anchovy, the egg Scotch and the drinks are chic and potent. RECOMMENDED: Famous British steakhouse Hawksmoor is opening in Boston The concept comes from husband-and-wife team Laura Fryer and Alec Barber, who return to Boston...

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Work crews at L Street Diner & Pizzeria in South Boston are deconstructing the inside of the restaurant to eventually reopen it in the future. This comes after many had long assumed that the pizza shop was shut down after they sold their liquor license to Ballers in the Seaport and have remained closed for the past several months.

U.S. News & World Report announced their annual Quality of Life Index and two Massachusetts cities topped the list at one and two.

Deirdre Nectow, a graduate of Notre Academy’s Class of 1978, will deliver the school’s 173rd commencement on May 21, 2026. An alumna, and vice chair of NDA’s board of directors, Deirdre Nectow’s connection to the school began in high school and has remained strong well after graduation.

Massachusetts has a breakfast scene that locals take seriously, and for good reason. From busy city diners to quiet coastal cafes, the state is packed with morning spots that have earned serious loyalty over the years. Whether you’re fueling up before a beach day on Cape Cod or grabbing eggs...

Massachusetts roads spark chatter about potholes, but did you know The Kings Highway, dating back to 1650, connects Boston to New York, making history in our daily commutes?

Town Meeting 2026 got off to a slow start Monday night, with a faulty electronic voting system resulting in voice votes instead of the use of clickers and the accomplishment of only the consent agenda and three other warrant articles – salaries of elected officials, the general government and school budgets, and a citizens’ petition – out of a total of 44.

Once again, crews showed up late at night in Nonantum to sand the lines off the middle of the street. But before this feels like deja vu and the ripping open of an old wound, it’s worth noting that this line-blasting was met with joy, community bonding and Italian pride.