A study by UMass Amherst found that Americans prefer saltier food, resulting in a lower-than-expected 5% reduction in sodium intake despite a health initiative aimed at a 20% cut.

Blackstone Town Clerk Tara Sullivan agreed to pay a $5,000 penalty for violating conflict of interest laws by hiring her mother and sister for election roles.

A man was fatally stabbed at a Lawrence, Massachusetts McDonald's after an altercation, with authorities conducting an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made.

Mayor Michelle Wu laid out her 2024 vision for Boston, focusing on housing, education, and environmental goals, despite protestors interrupting her State of the City Address.

The Boston Police Department conducted a recruitment event at South Station to encourage rush hour commuters to apply for the police force ahead of the Civil Service Exam deadline.

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted Mayor Wu's State of the City address in Boston, leading to arrests by police. Wu affirmed free speech values despite the disturbance.

The Boston Police Department hosted a recruitment event in South Boston with Congressman Stephen Lynch, urging people to apply before the Civil Service Exam deadline on January 16, 2024.

Mayor Michelle Wu will deliver Boston's State of the City Address on January 9, 2024, discussing the past year's challenges and future initiatives focusing on housing, transportation, and climate.

Madonna starts late but delivers a memorable show during her "The Celebration Tour" at Boston's TD Garden, with fans experiencing a retrospective of her career.

Franklin Elementary School in Newton closed due to the unexpected death of a staff member, causing community concern. The building was declared safe by authorities, and classes will resume the following day.

Boston Calling 2024's lineup features Ed Sheeran, The Killers, and Tyler Childers and offers different ticket tiers for the Memorial Day weekend festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex.

Boston experiences a COVID-19 surge with high virus levels in wastewater, putting a strain on healthcare and leading to revised mask policies at hospitals.

A Malden man pled guilty to distributing fentanyl and committing identity fraud, now facing a potential 20-year sentence for drugs and additional time for fraud charges.