Boston property taxes on single-family homes will surge 13%
Boston homeowners should brace for a 13% property tax jump on single-family homes as Mayor Wu contends with sliding commercial real estate values. Why it matters: It's the second year in a row that Bostonians face a double-digit residential tax increase, as commercial property values dropped 6% and residential values...
Boston-Area Residential Permitting Drops by 67% Over Three Years
The number of building permits pulled by residential developers in Greater Boston plunged nearly 67% in three years, from 15,019 in 2021 to just under 9,000 in 2024, Realtor.com reported, citing new data from Boston Indicators, the research arm of The Boston Foundation. Year to date, the pace has been even slower.
New ‘Unbound’ Memorial at King’s Chapel Honors Enslaved Individuals in Boston’s History
A new memorial has been unveiled at King’s Chapel at the corner of School and Tremont Streets in Boston. The 14-foot sculpture, called 'Unbound,' is located in the chapel’s courtyard. It recognizes the church’s historical involvement in slavery. The memorial is part of King’s Chapel’s efforts to address its past,...
Person taken to the hospital after object fell, struck them in Boston
One person was taken to the hospital on Thursday night after reports that an object fell on them.
Local governments sue after HUD rewrites homelessness grants ‘mere weeks’ from deadline
Eleven local governments and nonprofit organizations filed suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday alleging the agency illegally canceled grants for programs designed to combat homelessness. In November, HUD rescinded previously approved Continuum of Care grants and slashed...
Boston rentals cool as landlords say they’re willing to do anything
Boston’s rental market, long defined by bidding wars and waitlists, is suddenly showing cracks. Vacancies are lingering, asking prices are slipping, and landlords who once dictated terms are now signaling they are ready to bend on almost anything to fill units. The shift is reshaping how power flows between owners...
Boston Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Dorchester Armed Robbery
The Boston Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery in Dorchester earlier this month. Detectives from District B-2 (Roxbury) released an image of the individual involved in the crime, which occurred around 10:43 PM on November 4 near 100 Washington Street, according to...
7NEWS SOURCES: Woman pushed onto tracks at North Station, police searching for suspect
BOSTON (WHDH) - A 61-year-old woman was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) after being pushed onto the tracks at North Station, according to 7NEWS sources. Sources say the woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and police are searching for a suspect who took off from the scene. This is a developing...
Boston Meteorologist Goes Viral for Hilarious ‘6-7’ Forecast Moment
Boston meteorologist Jeremy Reiner goes viral after dropping the “6-7” meme during a snowfall forecast, sparking TikTok buzz and fan reactions.
Boston’s Snowport Holiday Market: Tourist trap, or bad rap?
BOSTON — The Snowport Holiday Market is like a fancy, stinky cheese. It’s fussy, expensive and can be a pain to deal with. It also happens that Snowport smells weird because of some actual fancy, stinky cheese. Your enjoyment of the Seaport District’s trendy holiday market will depend...
