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Pastrnak scores 2 goals, adds 2 assists in the Bruins’ 6-1 rout of the MammothBOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his first two goals of the season and added two assists as the Boston Bruins routed the Utah Mammoth...
Over 200 gather on Boston Common to protest sexual violence in support of Cornell’s ‘Jane Doe’The rally followed weeks of outrage after a lawsuit alleged seven Cornell fraternity members raped a woman in 2024. The post Over 200 gather on Boston…
Healey and Minogue spar in first gubernatorial debateMassachusetts voters got their first look at Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue together on the debate stage on Thursday. The pair of…
1 shot overnight near Central Square in Cambridge, police sayThe victim is in stable condition, police said Thursday. com.
Scenes from 4 Shakespeare plays come to life at Boston Public LibraryThe Boston Public Library is turning a new page with a little help from William Shakespeare. Instead of performing on a traditional stage, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company…
We want to see pictures of your best Boston-themed costumesWe want to see how the city has inspired your Halloween fun (ideally, with photos). Did you dress up as a Dunkin Donut? The MBTA? An…Sports
David Pastrnak ties Brad Marchand on Bruins all-time goals listThe Boston Bruins rectified some problem areas with one impressive victory on Thursday.
State of the Sox: From Trevor Story's future to a potential salary cap, here's what the Red Sox must sort out before the 2027 season takes shapeThe Red Sox face key offseason decisions on coaching, roster construction, budget constraints, prospect depth, and aging contracts as they prepare for the 2027 season.
What went wrong for the Red Sox, and where do they go from here?The Yankees sweeping the Red Sox and the Rays sweeping the Yankees illuminates how far Boston is from truly contending. The post What went wrong for…
Where were these current Patriots during the 2001 Tuck Rule game against the Raiders?Coach Mike Vrabel played in the game. Josh McDaniels was in his first NFL season as an assistant. Drake Maye? He hadn't been born yet. The…
Celtics-Cavs recap: Luka Garza leads C's to preseason-opening winWhat to KnowThe Celtics opened their preseason with a 124-113 win.Luka Garza scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading the way in a hustle-filled game.Devin…
Patriots Mailbag: Why you shouldn't anticipate a big move at WRThe New England Patriots got back on track with a big win in Buffalo on Sunday. Still, there are some question marks heading into a tougher-than-expected…Food & Dining
Celine Brings French-Canadian Fare to Boston’s Fort PointA poached-meets-deviled egg sits atop the Lyonnaise salad at Celine, a French-Canadian-inspired restaurant and bar now open in Fort Point. The dish—a frisée-and-lardon ode to……Fumo to Open in the Former Nine Restaurant/No. 9 Park Space in Boston's Beacon Hill NeighborhoodIt looks like a group of Italian restaurants in New York City will be expanding to Boston, with a location being planned for a landmark space.According…Xi'an Famous Foods to Open in Boston's Downtown CrossingAn award-winning group of Chinese restaurants based in New York City that is known in part for their hand-pulled noodles is expanding to the heart of…
Brookline Lunch’s Beloved Baklava Pancakes Come to South BostonMahmood Abu-Rubieh grew up at Brookline Lunch, his family’s Cambridge breakfast-and-lunch spot, where he did homework in the booths and watched Monsters, Inc. in the……Transit
City of Boston Plans to Install Cameras to Deter Illegal Driving Near Stopped Buses“Drivers who ignore safety laws and put our kids at risk must be held accountable,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
Boston’s Big Bet On Battery-Powered TrainsA new fleet of battery-powered trains will test whether transit agencies can ditch diesel without installing miles of overhead wires.Apartments Floated for Lots Next to Chelsea Market BasketA pair of lots – largely empty save for persistent flocks of seagulls and pigeons – next to Chelsea's commuter rail station could become apartments.Politics
Guv’s record, Trump's impact on stage in Healey-Minogue debateMinogue says affordability worsened under Healey, guv ties Minogue to Trump and his impact on rising costs
What to know about Mass. Ballot Question 9, the effort to repeal a sweeping gun reform lawA yes vote would keep the sweeping gun reform law in place, while a no vote would repeal it. The post What to know about Mass.…
Trump is the elephant in the room during first Healey-Minogue debateVoters in the deep-blue state are sometimes open to a gesture toward bipartisanship through a Republican governor that could, at least in theory, square off against…Business & Development
Amazon Sublease Adds to Seaport Office SlumpAmazon dialed down its expansion in Boston’s Seaport District, offering 375,000 square feet for sublease in a new office tower that it committed to occupying in…Revere Beach Apartments Trade for $77MA Revere Beach apartment complex that was developed by Boston-based Redgate Capital Partners was acquired by an institutional investor for $77 million.
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Chelsea considering eliminating parking minimums to promote housing productionAcross the country, cities are abandoning their parking minimums and hoping to end up with fewer parking lots and walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods. The local rules have…Video Game Developer Leases 55K At Arsenal on the CharlesA Waltham-based video game developer leased 55,000 square feet at the Arsenal on the Charles in Watertown, as tech tenants fill vacancies at the Alexandria Real…Public Safety
‘This is stealing from people': More families of late Waltham police officers speak outMore families of police officers in Waltham, Massachusetts, are voicing frustration to the NBC10 Boston Investigators about not receiving thousands of dollars in death benefits after…
Police ask for tips after man shot to death in Hyde Park gas stationBoston police urged anyone with information to call 617-343-4470. The post Police ask for tips after man shot to death in Hyde Park gas station appeared…
Billerica K9 police dog hurt after being hit by car while on dutyA Billerica police dog was hurt after being hit by a car while searching for a missing person in Lowell. K9 KC, a black lab,...
Driver flees after hitting man on e-bike near Dunkin' in BrocktonA man on an e-bike was injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday evening in Brockton, Massachusetts. Police said the crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. near…
Brockton police looking for driver involved in hit-and-runBrockton police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run Thursday night. Officials said the crash happened near the Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street...Education
Middle school fight video raises safety questions in WalthamPolice in Waltham, Massachusetts, are investigating a fight between students at Kennedy Middle School after video of the incident began circulating, and the city’s mayor says…
Cambridge School Committee wrestles with MCAS humanities scores and widening gapsDisparities in scores across racial and socioeconomic groups and between schools in the district raised concerns.
What to know about Trump Accounts and automatic enrollmentWhether you realize it or not, your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account.” Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents…
MIT professors bedazzle cameras to protest expanding surveillance networkTenured faculty are using rhinestones and googly eyes to demonstrate against 500-plus new cameras and plans to potentially implement AI capabilities.
Health Connector expects another ‘unique’ sign-up period amid federal cutsNearly 350,000 Bay Staters are currently enrolled in individual Connector coverage. People will need to navigate double-digit premium hikes and some discontinued plans, particularly among Tufts…
Cornell University case means we must redouble the fight for institutional change on campusesThe details are different. The university is different. But the questions students are asking are ones generations of us have asked before.Culture
Oteil Burbridge on playing Great Woods, remembering Bill Walton, and having his own Vermont Teddy BearBurbridge, formerly of Tedeschi Trucks Band and Dead and Co., is in Somerville this week with Vermont jam trio LaMP. The post Oteil Burbridge on playing…
Review & setlist: Phoebe Bridgers brings phone-free, cosmic show to TD GardenWith phones locked away in Yondr pouches, Bridgers' TD Garden stop was made to be experienced, not filmed. The post Review & setlist: Phoebe Bridgers brings…Concert Preview: Don Was Brings Pan-Detroit Groove to Cambridge and GrotonThe Blue Note Records president, producer, and bassist leads his Pan-Detroit Ensemble through original material and a freewheeling tribute to the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah…Theater Review: In SpeakEasy’s “Covenant,” the Devil Is in the DesiresDawn M. Simmons directs a taut Southern Gothic thriller in which thwarted longing and the promise of escape turn a Georgia household into a cauldron of…Keep reading Boston news
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