New Boston tax rule shields seniors from losing $1K-$2K tax credit
A change to the senior property tax exemption implemented in Boston this week is expected to help homeowners on fixed incomes with housing costs. The change allows the city to adjust the eligibility threshold every year based on inflation, ensuring households do not lose eligibility if their Social Security or retireme
Cambridge Cat Toss Case Nets 90 Days In Jail
A Cambridge man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for the brutal abuse of a cat named Sage, a case that has gripped local animal advocates and stirred fresh debate over how the courts handle animal cruelty. Jaydan Depina, 22, pleaded guilty on June 11 in Middlesex Superior...
Jamaica Mi Hungry closes restaurant, shifts focus back to food truck
After announcing the closure of its Downtown Boston restaurant, Jamaica Mi Hungry unveiled its summer food truck schedule and said it will focus exclusively on catering and its mobile service. 2 minutes to read. Jamaica Mi Hungry isn’t saying goodbye — it’s getting back on the road.
Boston FIFA Fan Festival closes after group stage matches
BOSTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Boston’s FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza has officially closed. The festival took place over 16 days during the World Cup group stage. According to the Boston Host Committee, more than 155,000 fans stopped by the event. The PVD FanZone at Station Park...
Merrimack College Wins Approval to Offer 3-Year ‘Applied Bachelor’s’ Degrees
Merrimack College plans to offer three-year “applied bachelor’s degrees” after becoming among the first approved to do so by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education in an affordability move. The state on Friday approved pilot programs from Merrimack College and Suffolk University starting in the fall 2027...
Why Locals Adore This UNFORGETTABLE Interactive Japanese BBQ Experience – Brookline, MA
Open Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM. A night at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Brookline feels like a cozy grill party with your favorite people. Plates of marinated meats, seafood, and veggies arrive at the table, and you become the cook, tongs in hand, over a sizzling grill.
First Alert issued for Wednesday-Friday as extreme heat moves in
Today is our last refreshing day before the hottest air of the year arrives. The sea breeze will cap our temperatures up and down the coast to the upper 70s. It’s a mainly sunny day for most. But at the coast, at times, low clouds will hang around. By...
Boston Braces as Brutal Heat Blitz Stalks the Night
Boston started Monday, June 29, in a sticky haze, with temperatures sitting around 66°F at Logan Airport and humidity in the upper 80s. A mostly sunny day is on tap, with a high near 77°F and light northeast winds. Enjoy the relatively mild setup while it lasts, because a sharp warm-up is expected midweek that could fo
Stop Backtracking on Housing, Cambridge
Ira Sharma ’28, an Associate Editorial Editor, is an Economics Concentrator in Mather House. The city of Cambridge made headlines when it ended single-family zoning city-wide in 2025 — and rightfully so. The landmark decision promised progress towards mitigating the housing crisis amid extensive debate and soaring rent
A modern drover on the overlooked ‘workhorse’ of Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery
As Massachusetts celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary, history books often point us toward the big dramatic moments in Boston, but a lot of the heavy work that won the Revolutionary War happened in the mud and snow of Western Massachusetts. And it wasn't just done by soldiers. In the brutal...
