Right whale population down 30 percent over past decade
The North Atlantic right whale population has shrunk by 30 percent over the last decade, capped off by a roughly 8 percent annual decline toRead More
Ex-tennis coach to plead guilty in college admissions case
BOSTON (AP) — A former Georgetown University tennis coach is expected to plead guilty Monday in Boston federal court in the college admissions bribery case.Read More
Invasive beetles posing threat to ash trees in Boston
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is dealing with an invasive beetle that has been detected in the city. Emerald ash borers kill ash treesRead More
Boston ranked among top 10 best cities for Halloween
Halloween is less than a week away and children are already planning out their stops to score the best candy. WalletHub recently conducted a studyRead More
Boston begins clearing homeless camp, citing opioid crisis
BOSTON (AP) — Officials in Boston are beginning to clear a sprawling homeless camp, citing a crisis of opioid addiction there. Workers with the BostonRead More
Police investigating after car crashes into building in Medford
Police are investigating after a car crashed into a building in Medford on Sunday night, officials said. Officers responding to reports of a car crashRead More
Boston officials to start removing tents in homeless encampments on Methadone Mile Monday
Boston officials are preparing to remove people’s tents from Methadone Mile on Monday, citing health concerns in an area that has seen an increase inRead More
4 displaced after fire at Winthrop home
Four people were displaced after a fire at a Winthrop home Sunday, but no one was seriously injured, officials said. Firefighters responding to reports ofRead More
Essaibi-George, Wu make last-minute push as early voting begins in Boston
The candidates for Boston’s mayoral election hit the streets as residents hit the polls for early voting Saturday, with voters saying they appreciated the abilityRead More
USS Constitution celebrates 246th birthday with cruise in Boston Harbor
Old Ironsides is four years away from its semiquincentennial, but the ship still celebrated its 246th birthday in style Friday. The USS Constitution was escortedRead More