Tick Threat: What to know about tick season’s return to New England and the threat it poses

They may seem like a tiny nuisance – but they carry a big health risk. Tick season is here and another threat is on theRead More

Pope showing ‘marked improvement,’ could leave hospital soon

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis showed a “marked improvement” Thursday after being given intravenous antibiotics for a bronchitis infection and could be released from theRead More

Friends, family mark 1-year anniversary of fatal Boston garage collapse with unveiling of honorary bench

Friends and family members of a man who died in a collapse at the Boston Government Center Garage project marked the one-year anniversary of hisRead More

Despite chilly conditions, thousands turn out for South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The cold and windy weather didn’t stop a huge crowd of thousands of area residents from descending on South Boston for the first St. Patrick’sRead More

Rain, snow arrive in Mass. as daylong nor’easter moves through region

Rain and snow have arrived in Massachusetts as a daylong nor’easter moves through the region Tuesday morning. The storm began overnight as snow gradually beganRead More

North End restaurant owners sue Mayor Wu, claim outdoor dining policy discriminates against white Italians

Five North End restaurant owners are suing Mayor Wu over her new outdoor dining policy, claiming it discriminates against white Italians. The group says theRead More

Patriots captain reads to Everett students at Read Across America Day event

Patriots captain Davis Andrews read more than just defensive lineups as he joined students at the Lafayette School in Everett on Thursday.  Andrews, a center,Read More

Healey’s First Budget Themes: Spending Increases, Tax Relief

The first state budget from Gov. Maura Healey is a $55.5 billion package that her administration described as a “downpayment” on its goals of making Massachusetts a more affordable place toRead More

Police searching for suspect after 33-year-old man fatally shot in Brockton

Police are searching for the suspect in a fatal shooting that took place in the area of 54 North Main Street in Brockton Sunday night,Read More

Dough for Doses: Vaccination drive in Dorchester offers up gift cards during school vacation week

With school vacation week in full-swing, a renewed push to get both kids and adults vaccinated against COVID-19 is underway at clinics across the cityRead More