War hero McRaven tells MIT grads they’re the ‘real heroes’
William McRaven, the retired U.S. Navy admiral who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, told members of MIT’s graduating class Friday that theyRead More
Baker, Polito announce guidelines for reopening restaurants with outdoor seating
Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito on Friday announced a set of guidelines and safety standards that restaurants and hotels must abide byRead More
Experts: Widespread testing at nursing homes not enough
BOSTON (AP) — Almost every nursing home in Massachusetts has tested virtually every resident and staff member for the coronavirus, according to state data, butRead More
Baker to sign executive order that will allow pro sports teams to start practicing again
Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday announced that he intends to sign an executive order next week that will allow professional sports teams in Massachusetts toRead More
Mass. residents who receive SNAP benefits can purchase groceries online with EBT cards through Amazon, Walmart
The Baker-Polito Administration announced Friday that Massachusetts residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can purchase groceries online with electronic benefit transfer cards throughRead More
Boston ranked among worst cities in America for mosquitoes
It may come as no surprise to Boston residents – but a recent study has found the city among the worst in the United StatesRead More
ARL Boston rescues friendly feline who got head stuck in fence
The Animal Rescue League of Boston announced Friday that its field services department recently rescued a friendly feline who got its head stuck in aRead More
Boston hotel offering ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ wedding experience this summer for $1K
Were you forced to cancel your wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic? An iconic hotel in Boston is offering a “once-in-a-lifetime” wedding experience this summerRead More
Encore Boston Harbor to furlough 10 percent of full-time workforce as coronavirus keeps casino closed
Encore Boston Harbor plans to furlough about 10 percent of its full-time workforce and will not be paying their extra part-time workers as the casinoRead More
Authorities investigating crash involving state police cruiser in Boston
Authorities are investigating a crash involving a state police cruiser that occurred in Boston on Friday morning. A trooper responding to a call was involvedRead More