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A top Wu administration official admitted that the city’s plan to tackle the open-air drug market at Mass and Cass has failed after being bombarded by complaints from residents who say the spillover into their neighborhoods is “out of control.” The admission from Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu at a South End community meeting…
A teenager was rescued Friday after hitting his head and falling into the water in Boston. The incident happened by Rowes Wharf. Police said the teen’s friends jumped in to try to save him. Cory Vetrano, a water taxi captain, was able to get to the teens and help him onto his boat until police…
More than 9,000 customers were without power across Massachusetts on Tuesday evening, as the hottest day of the year was winding down. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported 9,383 power customers in the dark just before 7:30 p.m. Among them was most of the town of Middleborough — town officials said their gas and electric…
Boston will remain in a heat emergency through Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach a record-setting 100 degrees. “With this heat emergency coming as we kick off the summer season, we ask our community members to please take care and prepare accordingly for the extreme heat,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. … “Be sure to stay…
A former Bay State man is facing up to 16 years in prison for the death of a 29-year-old woman who was found in a Boston hotel in March 2020. Maine man Aaron Parsons, 47, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and engaging in sexual conduct for a fee. He was sentenced on Thursday to 14-16 years…
Nestled in Boston’s Back Bay Fens is a peaceful oasis bursting with color. The Kelleher Rose Garden is now in full bloom with 200 varieties and more than 1,000 roses. “It feels like a fairy garden. Just absolutely beautiful, stunning,” said Micaela Plankey who visited the garden with her mom. This bloom will likely last…
Billy Boston, the retired Welsh rugby star who was a trailblazing figure for Black professional athletes in Britain, was knighted by King Charles III in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Boston, 90, is widely considered one of the best to ever play rugby league, the faster, more free-flowing version of the game,…
Clouds will linger Tuesday afternoon, but most of the showers are done. Light and lingering rain can’t be ruled out west of I-495, but much of the metro area is quiet after 8 p.m., with overcast skies. A warm mid-week stretch sets in for Wednesday and Thursday, with highs in the low to mid 80s…
The Department of Homeland Security’s published list of “sanctuary” jurisdictions is being met with criticism — from Democratic leaders in the Boston area to conservatives in places that overwhelmingly voted for President Donald Trump. The list claims that the entire state of Massachusetts, 13 of its 14 counties (excluding Hampden County), and 12 municipalities are…
A person was hospitalized after being stabbed Monday in Boston’s Downtown Crossing Monday, and a witness said the victim is a delivery driver. Boston police said officers responded to the stabbing on Summer Street shortly before 2:30 p.m. The victim’s injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. José Luis Perales, who witnessed the incident, told Telemundo…
