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After a tense 10-day strike, Merrimack Valley Transit buses are back in service, thanks to a one-year deal covering healthcare, pensions, and a 12% pay raise — down from their original 15% ask. But the big issue remains: weekend pay for drivers who’ve volunteered to work Saturdays since 1976. The transit agency warns this could strain budgets and lead to future cuts, while the union calls the comp...

July 10th has been a day of seismic historical moments—from the Battle of Britain igniting in 1940 to the Scopes Trial’s courtroom drama in 1925, and the symbolic removal of the Confederate flag in 2015. Each event, big or small, reveals the pulse of humanity: pilots defending freedom, scientists battling dogma, and communities demanding change. History doesn’t just happen—it’s lived, fought over,...

A tragic crash on the Southeast Expressway claimed the life of 28-year-old Riley Sergi after an 81-year-old man drove the wrong way just after midnight, triggering a deadly chain reaction. New video from the Massachusetts DOT shows the wrong-way driver emerging from a tunnel — a chilling reminder of how fast things can spiral out of control. DA Kevin Hayden expressed condolences and pledged a thor...

Skeletal remains found in Randolph woods have been confirmed as human — likely an adult male — sparking a multi-agency investigation involving the Chief Medical Examiner’s office, State Police, and Randolph PD. Officials are withholding details as they work to determine how the body got there and who it belonged to. This is a fast-moving, tightly guarded case with more answers expected as the prob...

Ceddanne Rafaela’s breakout season just earned him a well-deserved All-Star nod — his first in the big leagues. Hitting .283 with 7 homers, 39 RBIs, and 12 steals, he’s also fourth in MLB in outs above average. His stellar play helped Boston turn things around, and with stars like Judge and Buxton sidelined, Rafaela seized his moment. Joining Ranger Suárez and Aroldis Chapman, he’s now a key part...

Seven MBTA employees, including a supervisor, now face expanded federal charges for allegedly falsifying Red Line track inspection reports and committing overtime fraud — with some even working on personal vehicles during work hours, allegedly in exchange for false overtime claims. The superseding indictment reveals a deeper web of misconduct, with three more arrests this week and ongoing investig...

A judge just overturned the Massachusetts Attorney General primary’s disqualification of Republican candidate Michael Walsh, ruling the state commission violated procedure by failing to send the challenge via certified mail. With over a thousand signatures tossed out initially, Walsh was off the ballot—until now. The court’s decision restores him to the race, giving voters a crucial new choice in...

Fifty years ago, Boston Harbor was a dumping ground—murky, trash-strewn, and industrial. But today, as tall ships sail in for Sail Boston 2026, the waterfront is a vibrant, clean, and accessible jewel. Thanks to decades of cleanup, sewage stoppage, and landmark projects like the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the Harbor Islands Park, the harbor’s rebirth is a triumph of environmental and urban renewal....

Law enforcement is deploying cutting-edge drone detection tech to safeguard crowds and airspace at major events like Sail Boston, thanks to a federal grant from the Safer Skies Act. With drones becoming more accessible, officials are treating unauthorized flights as an emerging threat — even if intent is innocent, the risk of accidents is real. Officers are trained to spot, track, and safely handl...

A woman in Gloucester is facing felony charges and two civil lawsuits after allegedly attacking a childhood friend with a WD-40-soaked rag during a botched debt collection attempt. The friend, who loaned her $160,000 with $20,000 in interest, claims Palazzola dragged her to her home, threatened to sedate her and drive off a bridge, and left her with chemical burns and PTSD. Palazzola denies the at...

A dazzling fleet of historic tall ships from Portugal, Argentina, Chile, and the U.S. is gathering off Massachusetts for the Parade of Sail at Sail Boston 2026 — part of the larger Sail 250 celebration marking America’s 250th birthday. Ships like the USS Constitution are making their way up the East Coast, some looping around Cape Cod, others cutting through the canal, all converging near Nahant a...

A tragic bicycle crash in Mission Hill claims the life of 36-year-old Louisa Gag, a passionate advocate for pedestrian and bike safety who worked on Mayor Michelle Wu’s team to make streets safer. Her untimely death—while she was fighting for the very safety she believed in—has shaken the community. Friends and officials remember her as warm, thoughtful, and deeply committed. Mayor Wu called her a...

Boston EMS is deploying a full-scale medical response for Sail Boston, with specialized vehicles, bikes, and 80 extra staff ready to handle crowds of millions across the waterfront and East Boston. Think mobile cooling stations, crowd-navigating “gators,” and on-site doctors to treat emergencies fast—keeping people out of ERs and cool under the sun. Prepped since Friday, this massive operation ens...

Boston Harbor is gearing up for Sail Boston’s Parade of Sail this Saturday — a dazzling global fleet of historic ships, including the USS Constitution and the U.S. Coast Guard Eagle, set to cruise through the water with a dramatic water cannon salute. MassPort’s elite Marine Unit, including their powerful firefighting boat, will lead the way, ensuring safety and order. Boaters must anchor in desig...

Boston is gearing up for Sail Boston, a dazzling six-day maritime spectacle kicking off July 11th with over sixty tall ships and military vessels arriving from New York — the final stop of the Sail250 tour. Iconic ships like Germany’s Gorch Fock and the US Coast Guard Eagle will anchor in the harbor, drawing global crews who’ve sailed past landmarks like the Statue of Liberty. This grand event cel...

One year after the deadly fire at Gabriel House in Fall River that killed ten residents, the facility’s owner offers condolences and admits the building had faulty, recalled sprinkler heads that failed to activate — sparking calls for stricter safety rules across Massachusetts assisted living homes. Despite passing its 2024 inspection and holding six fire drills, lawsuits allege the facility ignor...

A passenger jumped out of a rideshare near Logan Airport Friday morning, claiming they were attacked and stabbed by the driver—possibly in a 2017 Lexus from Lowell. The driver fled the scene, and the passenger, though injured, is not in life-threatening condition. Police are still investigating and haven’t made any arrests yet. This chilling incident serves as a stark reminder that even routine co...

Michael Walsh’s ballot eligibility nearly vanished after a signature fraud scandal—but a judge’s razor-thin legal ruling, hinging on how an objection was mailed, sent him back on the ballot. The controversy centers on Joe Bronske, a paid gatherer accused of forging signatures for Walsh and fellow candidate Anne Manning Martin, with multiple people claiming they never signed. While the State Ballot...

The Justice Department is deploying election monitors to Massachusetts and New Hampshire primaries — Boston, New Bedford, Manchester, and Nashua — to reinforce confidence in voting integrity, a move described as routine but sparking debate over its tone and scope. These federal attorneys, barred from voter interaction, will observe proceedings under the Voting Rights Act, echoing past deployments...

A chance meet-up outside Fenway Park turned into a viral romance as a Massachusetts woman and a Scottish fan connected during Pride Night. After forgetting his number, she posted a TikTok video that’s since gone wild with over 620K views. Now officially dating, they’re planning a trip to Scotland—and wisely choosing to keep things lowkey, avoiding the spotlight to focus on their real-life love sto...

A deadly fire at Gabriel House in Fall River that killed ten people was fueled by recalled, defective fire sprinkler heads — a failure that’s now exposing a nationwide safety loophole. Six other buildings in Fall River and five in New Bedford also used the faulty heads, which were recalled in 2001 for failing to activate. Blame is being tossed between the property owner and their inspection compan...

Two transgender girls from New Hampshire, who were pioneers in challenging federal sports restrictions, have dropped their lawsuit — citing a landmark Supreme Court ruling that upheld state bans on transgender athletes and the personal toll of the fight. Iris Turmelle’s family fled the state last summer amid hostile legislation targeting transgender youth, including bans on medical care. Parker Ti...

Massachusetts is reeling after President Trump rejected their federal disaster aid request following a crippling February blizzard that dumped up to 37 inches of snow and left hundreds of thousands without power. The state sought help covering snow removal and storm damage costs, but the White House said no — a decision echoed in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Governor Healey called it de...

A 62-year-old woman, Kathleen Featherston, faces serious charges—including motor vehicle homicide—after a fatal crash at a Nantucket Stop & Shop parking lot on June 29. The victim, 62-year-old Stacey Rosen from New York, died from injuries sustained when struck by Featherston’s vehicle. First responders found Rosen under one of the cars involved. Charges were delayed briefly as investigators await...

Jaylen Brown’s Juice Foundation just wrapped its fifth annual bridge program at MIT’s Media Lab, connecting over 100 Boston Public School students with STEM resources—and it’s just the beginning. Powered by Brown’s mom Mechalle and inspired by astronaut Aisha Bow, who urged students to chase dreams fearlessly, the initiative is about exposure, opportunity, and proving that science is the future. B...