City approves permit for ‘free speech’ rally on Boston Common

City officials issued a permit Wednesday approving a group’s request to hold a “Free Speech” rally Saturday afternoon at the Boston Common’s Parkman Bandstand. Thousands ofRead More

‘No place in Boston’ for hatred and bigotry, faith leaders say

BOSTON (WHDH) — Boston faith leaders spoke out Wednesday at Faneuil Hall ahead of Saturday’s planned free speech rally, condemning the deadly Virginia violence. UnitedRead More

Comm. Ave Bridge officially reopens to traffic

After a brief delay, the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge has officially reopened to the public. Just after 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the bridge officially opened toRead More

BPD plans to meet with group organizing Saturday’s ‘Free Speech Rally’

BOSTON (WHDH) — The Boston Police Department said they plan to meet with the group behind Saturday’s planned “Free Speech Rally” at Boston Common. TheRead More

Eye on the Eclipse: Eclipse glasses in high demand

With interest in Monday’s solar eclipse soaring, special eclipse viewing glasses have become quite the hot commodity around the country and in Boston this week.Read More

MassDOT: B Line and Comm Ave expected to reopen Wednesday morning

BOSTON (WHDH) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) said Commonwealth Avenue and the Green Line’s B Branch near the Comm Ave Bridge are bothRead More

Teen accused of vandalizing Boston Holocaust memorial faces judge

BOSTON (WHDH/AP) – A 17-year-old boy accused of vandalizing the New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been arraigned. The Malden teenager appeared in juvenileRead More

Boston Police plan to meet with group organizing Saturday’s ‘Free Speech Rally’

BOSTON (WHDH) — A group behind Saturday’s planned “Free Speech Rally” at Boston Common said they have verbally asked for a permit, while a womanRead More

Teamsters acquitted of threats, extortion of ‘Top Chef’ crew

BOSTON (AP) — Four Teamsters were acquitted Tuesday of threatening “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi and using strong-arm tactics to try to extort jobs fromRead More

Teen accused of vandalizing Boston Holocaust Memorial faces judge

BOSTON (WHDH/AP) – A 17-year-old boy accused of vandalizing the New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been arraigned. The Malden teenager appeared in juvenileRead More