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11 arrested after protesting outside Burlington ICE facility
The protesters were reportedly bringing care packages of food, personal items, and a letter of support to detainees. Burlington police said about 40 people were blocking the entrance to the...
Photos: Scenes from the 130th Boston Marathon
Champions defended their titles and tens of thousands of runners were cheered on by thousands of fans lining the route from Hopkinton to Boston. Here's a look at how the...
What's open and closed on Patriots' Day in Massachusetts 2026
The unique holiday creates a patchwork of schedule changes. Here's what you need to know about what's open and how to get around on Patriots' Day.
Rachael Rollins files to run again for Suffolk DA — 3 years after resigning as U.S. Attorney
Rollins, a Democrat, pulled papers Wednesday to formally announce her run for the office, Secretary of State William Galvin's office confirmed. The move comes less than three years after federal...
Mass. congressional Democrats call for Trump's removal over threat to annihilate Iran
Trump posted on social media Tuesday that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal is reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Boston police fatally shoot person who attacked officer and EMS clinician with a sword, commissioner says
A person experiencing a mental health crisis was fatally shot by police after attacking an officer and an EMS clinician on Saturday, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship
The case follows President Trump's executive order revoking birthright citizenship to babies born to most non-citizens. The order is currently on hold.
Former Boston organizer Monica Cannon-Grant ordered to pay $224,000 in federal fraud case
In 2022, Monica Cannon-Grant and her late husband, Clark Grant, were charged in a sweeping federal indictment that alleged they used the Violence in Boston donations for vacations and personal...
What to know about South Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade in 2026
Boston's annual parade to mark St. Patricks Day and Evacuation Day is coming again to the streets of Southie. Here's all you need to know about this year's event.
Moderna settles patent lawsuits over COVID vaccine for $950 million
The Cambridge-based drug maker said the deal settles "all worldwide" litigation related to certain drugs and it won't have to pay royalties to other companies.