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Federal immigration officials said they arrested nearly 1,500 people in Massachusetts over the past month in what they called "Operation Patriot." The U.S. Attorney's Office of Massachusetts and Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the results of the enforcement surge on Monday from the Moakley Federal...

The new law comes at a time when it has never been more challenging for first-time homebuyers in eastern Massachusetts.

New data show a 38% decrease in opioid overdose deaths in Boston in 2024 compared to 2023 — the lowest number since 2015. The data analyzed by the Boston Public Health Commission reflects the continuation of a downward trend over the past several years, as well as national trends. Data recently released by the U.S....

Researching the best lobster rolls in New England just got easier. Once summer is here, it’s not hard at all to find a lobster roll in Greater Boston and along the New England coast. It’s one of the most popular dishes in New England, and it’s part of the...

This well-maintained three-family home in Brighton, offers a substantial 4,200 sq. ft. living space with six side-by-side parking spots, making it ideal for homeowners or investors. Each unit includes four bedrooms, one bathroom, and a private back balcony, complemented by a shared laundry facility in the basement....

The event, co-hosted by the Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition and Bikes Not Bombs, ran from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1, at Roxbury Community College.

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,. Here’s the thing… I feel like the one person in the world you should be able to trust is a cop with the facts of the case. For me, any evidence that has to do with Michael Proctor – interviews, evidence he cataloged, etc. is all invalidated by him sending...

The former sergeant, who was in charge of the officer, helped him draft a false arrest report after the officer assaulted a man at Ashmont Station. A former MBTA Transit Police sergeant was found guilty of helping another officer file a false arrest report after he assaulted a man at Ashmont Station, federal...

The Day Molasses Took Over Boston The Day Molasses Took Over Boston (image credits: wikimedia) On January 15, 1919, Boston’s North End was a typical industrial neighborhood, bustling with the daily activities of its residents. However, this calm was shattered when a massive molasses storage tank unexpectedly burst,...

Here's a new photo of a garbage truck that honks for pedestrians to get out of the way when it's driving in the common. It feels like this is a place where pedestrians shouldn't have to worry about getting out of the way of traffic coming from any side. The...