Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston during St Patrick's weekend held on $100,000 bail
Terence Crosbie, a Dublin Fire Brigade firefighter, was remanded in custody after being charged with raping a woman in Boston during the St. Patrick's festival weekend. [ more ]
Is Back Bay A Good Area To Stay In Boston? Exploring The Neighborhood Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
Back Bay in Boston offers a mix of beauty and convenience with Victorian brownstone homes and proximity to key attractions. Luxury shopping and green spaces like Boston Public Garden add to its allure. [ more ]
Woman allegedly drives into Coast Guard base, Fenway Park before being stopped by forklift
A woman caused chaos on Boston roads, hitting cars, running over a foot, and evading police before being stopped at Fenway Park with a forklift. [ more ]
Life imitates art as beer company with 'Storrowed' IPA experiences truck-to-bridge collision
Storrow Drive in Boston experienced two truck accidents causing traffic delays, reminiscent of the 'Storrowings' phenomenon. Trillium Brewing Company was involved, despite having previously joked about it with a beer. [ more ]
An in-depth look at the Mass. rental market (April)
Prices are rising in some Boston neighborhoods, like Roxbury, West Roxbury, and Mission Hill, while they are falling in areas such as Beacon Hill and South Boston. [ more ]
Reminder: Join Us For An Electric Cars And Coffee In Boston This Sunday!
Join EV community at Lucid's Cars and Coffee event in Boston for informal discussions with industry experts on EV myths and the future of electrified sector. [ more ]
Wu says city will not expand free museum program during pilot period
The program offering free admission to cultural institutions for public school students in Boston excludes METCO, charter school, and private school students.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reiterated that the program will not be expanded until the pilot ends. [ more ]
Sullivan's Castle Island is open for the 2024 season. What are you ordering?
The iconic Sullivan's Castle Island in South Boston has reopened for its 73rd season serving hot dogs, fries, and other comfort foods.
Despite a less than ideal weather on opening day, the popular concession stand had a successful reopening attracting locals, tourists, and seagulls. [ more ]
Boston to replace 80 gas stoves with electric in Dorchester apartments
Gas stoves pose health and climate risks
Replacing gas stoves with electric appliances in Boston's Dorchester housing communities will improve public health and reduce greenhouse gases. [ more ]
Report warns of 'economic act of god' threatening Boston's budget
Boston could face a cumulative commercial property tax shortfall of $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion between 2025 and 2029.
Lower demand and prices for office buildings could force the city to reduce funding for education, law enforcement, parks, and other services. [ more ]
Meteorologists react to drastic shift in Mass. snow forecast
Meteorologists had to adjust their snowfall predictions for the nor'easter due to a drastic shift in the storm track.
Some areas in southern New England are now expected to see more snowfall than originally forecasted, while Boston may see less snow than initially expected. [ more ]
Biggest snowstorm in two years to hit Boston, Hartford and New York
The winter's biggest snowstorm is expected to hit the heavily populated stretch from New York City to Boston, bringing as much as a foot and a half of snow.
Boston could see 6 to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow, with the possibility of up to 18 inches in higher terrain areas southwest of the city. [ more ]
Healey's push to allow municipal control over liquor licenses is temporarily shelved
The Municipal Empowerment Act proposed by Gov. Maura Healey would have given towns and cities control over the number of liquor licenses administered, but this part of the bill was removed from the proposal.
The current cap on liquor licenses is determined by the state Legislature and has remained largely unchanged since post-Prohibition, causing concerns that it has hurt minority business owners and low-income neighborhoods in Boston. [ more ]