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