Massachusetts DPU Mandates 5% Reduction in Gas Rates
The recent surge in gas prices has left many Massachusetts residents feeling the pinch this winter, with bills reaching unsustainable levels. In response to this crisis, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has issued...
Boston Common Golden Retriever Meetup Canceled for Marathon Weekend
The annual Boston Common Golden Retriever Meetup, a beloved event that honors the late Spencer and raises funds for canine cancer research, has been canceled for Marathon Weekend. This decision came after the city...
Rollover Crash on Interstate 93 Leaves Four Hospitalized
Rollover Crash on Interstate 93 Leaves Four Hospitalized
A chaotic scene unfolded on Interstate 93 near the border of Woburn and Stoneham as a box truck overturned, resulting in a four-vehicle collision that left four...
Protesters Rally in Boston Against DOGE Layoffs and Budget Cuts
Hundreds of demonstrators flooded the streets of Boston on Wednesday, marching from the John F. Kennedy Federal Building to the O’Neill Federal Building. Their mission: to protest the reported layoffs of federal workers at...
Reasons Behind Higher Prices for Popular Boston Pizzas
The Cost of a Slice: The Rising Price of Pizza in Boston
Pizza, a longtime favorite comfort food for many, is experiencing some significant changes in Boston. From beloved neighborhood pizzerias to upscale artisanal spots,...
Green Line Trains Replaced by Shuttle Buses After Derailment
The morning commute for many Bostonians took an unexpected turn as Green Line trains were replaced by shuttle buses following a derailment of a track maintenance vehicle overnight. The incident occurred between the Government...
Trump’s Presence at 4 Nations Hockey Final in Boston: Insiders’ Views
President Donald Trump's potential appearance at the 4 Nations Hockey Final in Boston is causing a stir among fans and insiders alike. The final match between the U.S. and Canada promises to be intense,...
Youth Sports Photographer Accused of Indecent Exposure at Hanover Complex
Accused Youth Sports Photographer Faces Charges of Indecent Exposure at Hanover Complex
Robert Schroeter, a 44-year-old resident of Pembroke, found himself in legal trouble after being arrested and charged with open and gross lewdness. The...
Lawsuit Challenges State Restrictions on Gun Ownership for 18-20-Year-Olds
Gun rights advocates, including the National Rifle Association (NRA), have recently launched a legal battle against Massachusetts's stringent gun laws, particularly focusing on the age restrictions imposed by the state. The lawsuit, filed last...
Milton Rejects MBTA Communities Act Rules, Fails Deadline Action Plan
Milton's Select Board recently made a pivotal decision regarding the town's classification under the MBTA Communities Act, a statewide initiative aimed at expanding zoning for multi-family housing near T stops. In a close 3-2...
Apology Issued by Faneuil Hall Bar for Locked Customer
In an unexpected turn of events at Ned Devine's in Faneuil Hall, a recent incident involving a locked-in customer has sparked concern and raised questions about safety protocols in the hospitality industry. As reported...
Air Force member facing rape charges held without bail
A U.S. Air Force member, Airman First Class Nicholas Sweetser, 30, from Eastham, faced serious charges of rape and photographing an unsuspecting nude person. The allegations led to a thorough investigation by the State...
Quincy Mayor Defends $850K Patron Saint Statues at Safety Building
Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch recently defended the installation of two 10-foot, bronze statues of patron saints at the city's new Public Safety building. The statues of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian, representing...
Milton Trolley Station Flooded, Passengers Rescued by Raft
Milton Trolley Station Flooded, Passengers Rescued by Raft
The morning commute turned into a harrowing experience for passengers on the Mattapan Line trolley on Tuesday as flooding from the Neponset River caused chaos at the...
Ice Melt Shortage: Why Everything is Frozen
Ice Melt Shortage: A Chilling Dilemma in the Northeast
Local hardware stores are facing a frosty predicament as they struggle to keep ice melt in stock during this frigid winter season. With temperatures plummeting and...
JFK Library Closed Due to Federal Layoffs – Update
The closure of the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester has left the local community in shock. The museum, which is usually bustling with visitors, has shut its doors until further notice due...
Karen Read Court Livestream: Pretrial Motions Full Slate
Karen Read is gearing up for her retrial at Norfolk Superior Court, where a motions hearing is set to take place on Tuesday. The 44-year-old is facing charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating...
Reducing Energy Costs: Healey & Lawmakers Urge DPU Action
As the chill of winter sets in, residents across Massachusetts are feeling the heat from skyrocketing energy costs. Governor Maura Healey and state lawmakers are taking action, urging the Department of Public Utilities (DPU)...
Delivery Driver Arrested for Raping Customer
Delivery Driver Arrested for Raping Customer
In a shocking turn of events, Roiber Andres Rodriguez Melendez, a 21-year-old food delivery driver from Springfield, was arrested on Feb. 13 for allegedly raping a customer in her...
Seal Spotted Twice on New Haven Streets: Weeks-Old Seal Sighting
A young gray seal found wandering the streets of New Haven not once, but twice, over the weekend has captured the attention of locals and officials alike. The weeks-old seal, now under the care...
Deadline set to remove race-based programs from schools.
In a recent announcement from the Department of Education, schools were put on notice regarding the potential loss of federal funding if they continued to consider race in any form when making scholarship or...
Massachusetts Police Chief Refuses Work Due to Trump Flag
A Massachusetts police chief is taking a stand against what he perceives as an infringement on his rights due to a Trump flag incident. Chief Dennis Minnich of the West Boylston police department has...
Protests Against Trump and Musk on Presidents Day
The icy winds of political discontent swept through the streets of Boston on Presidents Day as nearly 1,000 impassioned individuals took to the snowy roads in protest. Their voices rose above the cold air,...
Snowfall Totals: Latest Update on Accumulated Snowfall
The recent snowfall in Massachusetts has left residents and officials alike tracking the accumulating inches across the state. From the picturesque town of Marblehead to the bustling city of Boston, the winter wonderland has...
Immigrant Detainees Transferred to New Mexico: Advocates Concerned
In a startling development, 114 immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New England were abruptly transferred to New Mexico in early February. This move, shrouded in secrecy, left both detainees...
New Flag Policy Bans BLM, Pride Flags in North Shore Town
Marblehead High School students are taking a stand against a proposed flag policy that would ban Pride, Black Lives Matter, and Juneteenth flags from school grounds. About a dozen students spoke out at a...
ICE arrests Turkish national for assaulting intellectually disabled resident
A Turkish national, Berkan Karamurtlu, 27, who legally entered the U.S. in 2021, has been detained following his arrest in Somerville for assault and witness intimidation charges, as announced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Most Benefited MBTA Shutdown Lines Revealed
The recent Track Improvement Program (TIP) by the MBTA has brought significant changes to the Red, Orange, Green, and Blue lines, with some lines benefiting more than others from the shutdowns. According to a...
Predicted Snowfall Totals: 6 Holiday Weekend Maps
Boston meteorologists are predicting another "messy mix" of snow, freezing rain, and ice ahead for the long weekend. The National Weather Service, NBC10 Boston, 7News, Boston 25 News, WBZ, and WCVB have all chimed...
Colombian Woman Charged with Identity Theft and Stealing Benefits
A Colombian woman living in Boston recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, 58, found herself in hot water after being arrested and charged with identity theft and stealing over...
Weymouth Mayor Renames Hingham Bay to ‘Gulf of Weymouth’
Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund, known for his bold and satirical style, recently made waves by renaming Hingham Bay to the "Gulf of Weymouth." In a tongue-in-cheek executive order shared on Facebook, Hedlund humorously pointed...
Bakery Owner Upset by Town’s Pastry Painting Ban
Local Bakery Faces Legal Battle Over Pastry Painting
In the cozy town of Conway, New Hampshire, tucked away amidst the White Mountains, a quaint bakery stood adorned with a vibrant mural of towering pastries. Leavitt's...
Plan for Housing and Improvements in Roslindale Square
City officials in Roslindale Square approved a groundbreaking plan on Thursday that promises to address the housing crisis and breathe new life into the neighborhood's core. This move marks a significant milestone as part...
Boston March for Democracy: Protest Against Trump and Musk
The Boston March for Democracy: A Call to Resist the Political Tide
On a chilly Friday in Boston, hundreds of impassioned voices rose in unison, chanting "Stop the coup" and brandishing signs emblazoned with messages...
State Trooper Banned from Target for Repeated Shoplifting
State Trooper Banned from Target for Repeated Shoplifting
A Massachusetts State Police trooper, Zachariah Kent, found himself in hot water after being accused of shoplifting more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Target stores. The...
Massachusetts Teachers Association under scrutiny for alleged antisemitic materials
The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) came under intense scrutiny this week as members of the Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism accused the organization of distributing materials that were deemed antisemitic and offensive. The hearings...
Debunking 7 Myths About MBTA Communities Act
Since the MBTA Communities Act was passed in 2021, questions, concerns, and criticism about the law have abounded. As 31 of the 177 towns and cities required to comply with the law reached their...
Greater Boston News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Local Events
Peter Chianca, a seasoned journalist with years of experience as Boston.com's general assignment editor, has been at the forefront of covering news in the Greater Boston area since 2019. With a background in news...
Attorneys General Sue Trump and Musk Over DOGE Creation
Attorney General and 12 Others Sue Trump and Musk Over DOGE Creation
A groundbreaking lawsuit has been filed against President Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk by Attorney General Andrea Campbell and a coalition of...
Arrest made in fatal Roxbury hit-and-run case
In a tragic turn of events, a suspect has been apprehended in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 20-year-old Fisher College student, Taylor Wilkinson, in Roxbury. The Boston Police...