“One more rough day”: Sensitive groups urged to limit exposure to wildfire smoke
An air quality alert has been extended through Thursday in Massachusetts.
5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (July 16, 2026)
From a sleek new café with matcha and soft serve drinkable desserts to an upcoming Yemeni roastery, here are the latest Boston restaurant openings, dining news, and food events to know right now. 3 minutes to read. Stay up-to-date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest...
‘They fly up and down the street’: Frequent drag races disturb Quincy residents
For some residents in Quincy, Massachusetts, the sound of a revving engine doesn't mean someone's going somewhere, but that the races are about to start. Once the sun goes down, some say it stops feeling like a neighborhood and starts feeling like a racetrack. "I have lived here for 65...
Revere Drivers: Early Road Closures + Heavy Delays Expected During Sand Sculpting Festival
The Revere Police of the City of Revere, Massachusetts, announced that the Sand Sculpting Festival will return this weekend and urged the public to plan ahead for significant traffic impacts around Revere Beach. According to the Revere Police's advisory, large crowds are expected, and residents and visitors are encoura
Former East Walpole Restaurant to Reopen as 204 Washington Tavern
A longtime restaurant space in East Walpole is getting a fresh start. 204 Washington Tavern is preparing to take over the former 204 Washington Restaurant & Bar space at 204 Washington Street. According to Boston Restaurant Talk, new signage has recently gone up at the building, while the tavern’s recently launched Fac
Winthrop homeowner escapes fire with 3 dogs
The fire was started by improper disposal of smoking materials, according to officials.
Midday York Street Gunfire Turns Dorchester Block Into Crime Scene
Midday gunfire turned a Dorchester block into a homicide scene Wednesday, when a man was shot and killed near York Street, according to Boston police. Officers and Boston Emergency Medical Services raced to the area after a report of a person shot and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at
11 Massachusetts Hobby Shops Packed With Inspiration For Creative Minds
Shelves packed with tiny trains, colorful yarn, model rockets, and stacks of beautiful paper can ruin every plan to “just look.” Massachusetts gives creative travelers plenty of reasons to stay longer, browse deeper, and leave with a brand-new project. Could your next favorite hobby be waiting behind one...
Maersk to run $100M Boston fulfillment center for large retailer
Maersk in late August will open a 617,000-square foot fulfillment center in a Boston suburb to support a single, large-scale e-commerce customer, the integrated logistics and container shipping giant announced on Wednesday. Maersk said it invested $100 million to outfit the facility with advanced conveyor and sortation
Massachusetts Citizen Sounds Off Alarm as Wildfires Turn the Sky Ominous: ‘Mexican Filter Cranked...
As many already know, the wildfires coming from Canada have been affecting several states and cities across the country, but the one that made it to social media today, thanks to a concerned citizen, was Massachusetts. The said user shared a couple of pictures from Boston’s sky, which painted a picture resembling somet
