Cambridge Considers Ban On Sales Circulars, Plastic Bags
Tonight, the City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the circulars and a ban on plastic bags.
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Tonight, the City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the circulars and a ban on plastic bags.
The Italian bakery in Boston's North End has received unanimous approval from the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal to open in Harvard Square.
A city woman is facing a murder charge in the stabbing death of a 46-year-old man Sunday morning at a local apartment building, law enforcement officials reported.
WBZ-TV anchors Lisa Hughes and Jonathan Elias, who were at the Boston Marathon Finish Line when the bombs exploded, accepted the award at Columbia University in New York City.
Genzyme is spending $700 million dollars to buy a chunk of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals of Cambridge -- a much smaller company that been moving rapidly toward commercializing treatments for rare genetic diseases.
Mike's Pastry, which has been providing an expansive assortment of sweet treats in the city's North End neighborhood for decades, is planning to expand to Harvard Square.
The Patriots are the hottest ticket in town. If you can't get to the game, here are several bars -- both in and out of the city -- where you can watch the game instead.
After a water leak at the YWCA displaced 98 people Sunday, the American Red Cross of Massachusetts is providing cots, blankets and other support at an emergency shelter set up at a youth center, the aid group reported.
A professor from Lesley University in Cambridge is examining if the popular tables can improve learning in much younger students as well.
Police say a Waltham man is dead after his vehicle left the road, went through a fence and crashed into a building in Cambridge, trapping the seriously injured driver.
A 168-year-old church is on the move in Cambridge.
A Cambridge man charged with killing his 73-year-old uncle is headed to court.
A Cambridge man has been arrested in connection with the death of his 73-year-old uncle, whose body was found in a Cambridge apartment late Monday night.
Boston has recently been praised as on of the most energy-efficient cities in the country. Bostonians can all take pride in this rating, but which neighborhoods are really taking the lead in the green movement?
Harvard University senior Elizabeth Byrne said she truly was shocked when she learned she was one of 32 Americans named as 2014 Rhodes Scholars this weekend.
The Hubway, the Boston area's public bike share program, will expand their season throughout winter at almost all Cambridge-based stations.
A beloved Harvard Square restaurant, Upstairs on the Square, is closing at the end of the year. Before it shuts down, its owners hosted a bittersweet reunion dinner Sunday night for all of the couples who wed at the restaurant over the years.
Harvard University finance officials are pledging to manage costs better and pursue innovative revenue strategies.
Facebook announced Thursday it plans to build an engineering team in Cambridge.
Located in Inman Square Cambridge, the All Star Pizza Bar is where brothers Kosta and Johnny Diamantopoulos are taking pizza in delicious new directions.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals says it plans to eliminate about 15 percent of its worldwide workforce, including about 175 positions in Massachusetts.
OTC Amsterdam has become the first Dutch crew to win the men's eights title at the Head of the Charles.
A Boston man faces charges of indecent assault after an alleged incident on the MBTA Red Line on Friday.
Cambridge police are warning residents after three women were robbed Thursday night.
A 19-year-old woman was killed Monday night after a car hit her on Alewife Brook Parkway, the state police said in a prepared statement.
Most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving, but Our Mom's Place in Raynham is open for special hours with a limited menu, which happens to be free. All the diner asks is that people donate what they can for a good cause.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole was killed by a wrong-way driver in a crash on I-95 in Newbury, Massachusetts on Thanksgiving, police said.
Some people are sharing their gratitude this Thanksgiving because of something they have gone through.
The Bay State Model Railroad Museum in Roslindale is a non-profit that's run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole was killed by a wrong-way driver in a crash on I-95 in Newbury, police said.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
Experts recommend eating your leftovers within four days or freezing them.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving, but Our Mom's Place in Raynham is open for special hours with a limited menu, which happens to be free. All the diner asks is that people donate what they can for a good cause.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand each scored twice and Jonas Korpisalo made 21 saves as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins have been generating more scoring chances under Joe Sacco, but still can't seem to put the puck in the net.
The New England Patriots will host the Indianapolis Colts on what will be a throwback Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.