Lease bill could unlock major Esplanade project

The nonprofit that partners with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to steward Boston’s Charles River Esplanade is planning a $20 million gift to theRead More

All but 2 counties in New England considered high-risk for COVID-19 transmission

All but two counties in New England are now considered high-risk for COVID-19 transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest dataRead More

Memorial to be held for BU professor who tragically died in apparent fall near MBTA station

Loved ones and community members are set to gather Thursday to celebrate the life of Boston University professor David Jones, who died after apparently fallingRead More

Boston developer releases rendering of Sullivan Square transformation

A Charlestown neighborhood is set to undergo a total transformation. A Boston developer released this rendering of a 900,000 square-foot lab and office complex itRead More

Boston mayoral candidates take on climate change challenge

The two candidates for mayor of Boston spoke about the climate change challenge that’s facing the city on Wednesday. Both Michelle Wu and Annissa EssaibiRead More

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

Mass. health officials report 1,821 new COVID-19 cases, 24 additional deaths

Massachusetts health officials on Wednesday reported 1,821 new COVID-19 cases and 24 additional deaths as the statewide positivity rate ticked up slightly. Since the state beganRead More

‘It’s not happening’: Arrigo frustrated with Boston over plan to move homeless people into Revere hotel

Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo is frustrated with a plan proposed by Boston officials to move homeless people from the area of Massachusetts Avenue and MelneaRead More

Bill aims to force gender balance, diversity on public boards

A number of state boards and commissions would need their memberships to better reflect the state’s population based on gender, race, and ethnicity under legislationRead More

Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or negative test required to attend Bruins and Celtics games, other events

Fans will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or negative results in order to gain entry into Boston Bruins and CelticsRead More

Zoo New England vaccinating animals susceptible to contracting COVID-19

Zoo New England staff has begun vaccinating species susceptible to contracting COVID-19. The highest risk species at Zoo New England include primates, lions, tigers, snowRead More