Boston police investigate South End break-ins

Police in Boston are investigating a series of burglaries in the South End neighborhood. One recent break-in affected the Banyan Bar + Refuge, which was already closed because of a June fire. It occurred as the business was trying to get the doors...

Derrick White reminisces on debut outing for Boston Celtics

Midway through the 2022 season, Derrick White found himself traded from the San Antonio Spurs to the Boston Celtics. Years removed from the major change, the veteran forward reflected on his first performance for the iconic franchise. During the...

Hosting World Cup 2026 in Massachusetts is a good idea, 56% say in poll

Axios Boston poll finds 56% favor hosting World Cup 2026 at Gillette Stadium Axios Boston poll finds 56% favor hosting World Cup 2026 at Gillette Stadium 01:06 A new poll from Axios Boston finds that a majority of their readers think hosting the...

Heat Check: Porzingis says situation in Atlanta may be better than Boston

Commission approves rules that could lead to weed cafes in Massachusetts

Axios Boston poll finds 56% favor hosting World Cup 2026 at Gillette Stadium

Jarren Duran's 4 RBIs, Bello's one-run outing give Boston 13-1 win over Twins in series finale

Councilor Nicole McClain Receives Endorsement from Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus PAC

Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus PAC (MWPC PAC) has officially endorsed Councilor Nicole McClain for re-election as Councilor At Large in the City of Lynn. The MWPC PAC, a leading organization committed to...

FBI Boston warns New Englanders to beware of law enforcement and government impersonation scams

Federal agencies do not threaten individuals or demand immediate payment The FBI Boston Division has seen an increase in reports of scammers targeting New Englanders through unsolicited telephone calls in which the caller claims to be a...

No one injured after Boston building facade collapses

No one injured after Boston building facade collapses NOW. WHAT HAPPENED? JOHN? WELL, MARIA, FIRST OF ALL, PRETTY AMAZING. NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK RIGHT IN FRONT OF THIS BUILDING. YOU LOOK BEHIND US HERE, YOU SEE SOME BENCHES HERE, AND THEN ALL...

Massachusetts fishermen look to cut red tape, access waters booming with scallops

Massachusetts fishermen are looking to cut red tape that has blocked them from accessing an area of ocean booming with scallops compared to surrounding waters grappling with a decline in catchable biomass. The New England Fishery Management...

Boston wins 13-1 over Twins in series finale

Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs, Trevor Story hit his second homer in as many games, and the Red Sox earned a series win with a 13-1 victory at Minnesota on Wednesday.Red Sox starter Brayan Bello yielded one earned run on...

Massachusetts Courts Toss Dozens Of Criminal Cases While Public Defenders Strike

Over 100 criminal cases in Massachusetts have been thrown out due to an ongoing work stoppage by disgruntled lawyers who perform the majority of public defense work in the state, according to multiple reports. Boston Municipal Court Chief Justice...

Celtics' former NBA champion discloses odd illness during tenure in Boston

The Boston Celtics have had to make some tough choices over the 2025 offseason so far, and one of choices resulted in the team dealing their star big man, Kristaps Porzingis, to the Atlanta Hawks. Porzingis, an All-Star in 2018 with the New York...

Union-Backed Boston Ordinance Would Require Drivers in Driverless Waymos

As driverless Waymo service rolls out to new cities across the U.S., Boston is trying to pump the brakes on autonomous vehicles. This past Thursday, at-large City Councilors Erin Murphy and Henry Santana unveiled a proposed ordinance that would...

2 Massachusetts Sandwiches Rank Among the Absolute Best Sandwiches in the U.S.

Massachusetts certainly loves their sandwiches. And why wouldn't you? A great sandwich can make any meal great! There are no shortage of great sandwich joints throughout the entire Bay State. That being said, it just so happens that Massachusetts...

Thomas Rhett Brings All the Feels to Boston

July 30, 2025 Updated July 30, 2025 at 9:30 pm Introduced to the stage with red fireworks and a roaring crowd, country singer Thomas Rhett headlined Fenway Park on July 19 as part of his Better in Boots Tour. The 25-show tour will take the artist...

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Boston 1-bedroom rents jump, remain 3rd highest in U.S.

One-bedroom rent costs jumped locally in July, as national prices remained mostly steady, according to the new National Rent Report from Zumper released Wednesday. Boston has continued to rank as the third most expensive city to rent in, with the...

WNE Professor Highlights Need for Modernized Accessibility Symbols in Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD — Erin Murray, associate professor of Occupational Therapy at Western New England University (WNE), is leading an important conversation around how disability is portrayed — and why that portrayal matters. Through her work with WNE’s...