Boston approves ban on facial recognition technology
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to pass a ban on the use of facial recognition technology by city government. TheRead More
Cambridge police investigating after at least 10 cars vandalized, broken into
Police in Cambridge have launched an investigation after at least 10 cars were vandalized and broken into overnight, officials announced Wednesday. Officers have filed atRead More
Police: 4 men facing charges after trooper catches them setting off fireworks in Cambridge park
Four men are facing criminal charges after a state trooper caught them setting off fireworks in a park in Cambridge late Monday night, officials said.Read More
Mass. courthouses to begin physically reopening next month
Courthouses in Massachusetts will start to physically reopen next month after the coronavirus pandemic forced them to close. Beginning July 13, courthouses will reopen toRead More
Mass. has lowest coronavirus transmission rate in US, data shows
Massachusetts has the lowest coronavirus transmission rate in the United States, data indicates. As of Tuesday, the transmission rate in the Commonwealth was estimated toRead More
Firefighters rescue 2 people from burning building in Boston
Firefighters rescued two people from an 18-unit building that caught on fire in Boston on Wednesday morning. Crews responding to a reported fire at 98Read More
Massachusetts Teachers Association says 2,000 educators received layoff notices
In 47 school districts where staff are represented by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, layoff and non-renewal notices were sent recently to more than 2,000 teachers and educationRead More
Emergency hearing scheduled for North End restaurant owners to address complaints
Boston’s Licensing Board is holding a virtual emergency hearing for restaurant owners in the North End on Wednesday. The board plans to address numerous complaints,Read More
Boston City Councilor plans to vote against proposed FY21 budget amid calls for change
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu says the city needs more time to come up with a budget that truly addresses the community’s call forRead More
Transit officer rescues wounded hawk outside Cambridge T stop
A transit police officer rescued an injured hawk outside an MBTA stop in Cambridge on Tuesday. The officer draped the bird in a cloth andRead More