Nursing home settlement allows homes to gain exemptions to room occupancy limits
A Cambridge nursing home is among 33 homes that won a settlement from the state making it easier for them to continue housing as many as four residents in a room. The agreement came in a lawsuit from nursing homes challenging a pandemic-linked rules change limiting occupancy to two beds per room.
Homeowner Says His New City Neighbors Wanted Him to Turn His Chicken Yard Into...
A person shared his story about meeting a new couple who had recently moved from the Boston suburbs into a semi-rural, right-to-farm community. Their first conversation seemed friendly enough, but it quickly became clear that the newcomers had some very different ideas about country living. By the time the conversation
Massachusetts convicted felon facing up to 10 years in prison after 100+ ghost guns...
BOSTON – A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The defendant possessed more than 100 privately made firearms, more commonly known as, “ghost guns,” at his residence – including machine guns and firearm silencers, as well as a 3D printer
48 Endangered Missing Children Recovered in Massachusetts During Operation Yellow Card Tied to World...
BOSTON, MA — Federal and local law enforcement officials say 48 endangered missing children were safely recovered in Massachusetts during the conclusion of Operation Yellow Card. The effort involved the U.S. Marshals Service District of Massachusetts, Massachusetts State Police and the Boston Police Department. Investi
Mayor Wu says ‘irresponsible’ to call in National Guard after two stabbings in Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu disagrees with Flynn on using the National Guard, saying violent crimes are lower than in previous years and wants to keep reducing the statistics, but without the military.
Fresh Boston has announced it’s closing its doors in South Boston
After nearly four years in South Boston, Fresh Boston has announced it is temporarily closing its doors. In a heartfelt message shared with customers, the Fresh Boston team said that the challenges small businesses have faced over the past few years ultimately became too difficult to overcome. “This isn’t the...
An outdoor movie double feature will take place in a Boston-area cemetery
A legendary theater in Massachusetts is catering to movie lovers with a spooky side. Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline has announced the return of its popular “Cemetery Cinema” outdoor film program. Scheduled for Sept. 22 at sunset, the event takes place at the historic Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.
City Hall is getting TURNT
🫵 Do you have a beard and a guitar? Can you rock French braids? It’s your time to shine: Blackbird Doughnuts is hosting a Noah Kahan lookalike contest at the ~end of August~ with a $100 cash prize AND free doughnuts!. 👀 What’s on tap today:
Furever Friday: Waylon looking for a forever home
Meet Waylon, an adorable 7-year-old boy looking for a forever home.
Dorchester Man With 80-Plus Convictions Gets Prison for Home Depot Theft Spree
A Boston man with more than 80 criminal convictions on his record is heading to state prison after prosecutors say he ran a months-long shoplifting operation at Home Depot stores, wheeling out drills, vacuums, and circuit breaker boxes in large trash barrels rather than paying for them. Jeramie Croft, 42, was sentenced

















