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News

Boston Mayor's Office and OYEA Announce 2026 Youth Summit

Annual citywide celebration of young people's contributions to Boston's culture returns with live performances, awards, and more

Old North Illuminated to Host Talk on Puritan Legacy in New England

Boston Approves Full Liquor Licenses for Five Businesses

Weather

Another Wintry Mix Headed to New England This Weekend

Timing, snow potential, and impacts of the upcoming storm systems

More Snow Headed to Northeast This Weekend

Pothole Problems Worsen Across Massachusetts

Snow Forecast: Boston Area Braces for More Winter Weather

Potential for Snow, Coastal Storm Looms for New England

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Crime

Mass. Trooper Dragged by Car During Traffic Stop in East Boston, Suspect Arrested in NH

The trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

FBI Warns of Extremists Targeting Kids on Gaming Platforms

Massachusetts Trooper Injured in East Boston Car Incident

Boston Leaders Expand Efforts to Address Issues at Mass. and Cass

Former State Police Union Head and Lobbyist Sentenced for Fraud, Racketeering

Lifestyle

MaryAnn (Medeiros) Jacinto, 97, Passes Away

Longtime Taunton resident and nurse was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Church.

King Tut Exhibition Opens at Saunders Castle in Boston

Charlestown Library Celebrates Irish History with Free Events

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Unique Mini Golf Venue Opens in Boston

Sports

Celtics Bring Back Dalano Banton on 10-Day Contract

Former Celtics guard to fill one of team's open roster spots

Red Sox Admit Uniform Design Flaw, Not Fanatics' Fault

Celtics Convert Two-Way Guard John Tonje to Full Roster Spot

Celtics Executive Leaves for WNBA Coaching Job

Celtics Seen as 'Most Dangerous Team in East' After All-Star Break

Business

Boston Approves Liquor License Upgrades for Trident Bookstore and Life Time Gym

Trident Booksellers & Cafe and Life Time Club & Fitness Center in the Back Bay receive approval to expand alcohol offerings.

Jones Day Banking Pair Joins Morgan Lewis in Boston

Wayfair Announces Ambitious Growth Initiatives and AI Plans

Navan Opens New Office in Boston

Integrated Pension Services Acquires BDS Consulting, Expanding Retirement Plan Capabilities
Upcoming events

Feb. 25

redveil: The Sankofa Tour

Feb. 25

Ruel - Kicking My Feet Tour

Feb. 25

Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour With Special Guest Esha Tewari

Feb. 25

Boston University Mens Basketball vs. Holy Cross Mens Basketball
Holidays today

Feb. 25

Inconvenience Yourself Day

Feb. 25

Let's All Eat Right Day

Feb. 25

National Chocolate Covered Nut Day

Feb. 25

Pistol Patent Day
Birthdays today

Feb. 25

Chelsea Handler

Feb. 25

Dutchess Lattimore

Feb. 25

George Harrison

Feb. 25

James Phelps
Boston news
Entertainment

New England Aquarium to Screen Documentary Exploring Penguin Love and Conservation

Boston Lyric Opera Brings "Daughter of the Regiment" to Boston Public Library Branches

Amanda Seyfried Didn't Know She Was an Executive Producer on The Housemaid

General Hospital Update: Scout's Daddy Visit, Nathan Interrogates Michael, Maxie Comes Home
Politics

Trump's Populist Foreign Policy Mirrors Global Counterparts

Former Baker Ally Shortsleeve Tacks Right in Bid for Massachusetts Governor

Black History Month 2026 Theme Celebrates Century of Commemorations

Boston leaders propose new plan to tackle Mass and Cass drug crisis
Tech

SciSure and Safety Partners Announce Strategic Partnership

MIT's 7th Annual Quantum Hackathon Nurtures Next Generation of Quantum Enthusiasts

Salsify Accelerates AI-Driven Commerce at Enterprise Scale

National Robotics Week Returns to Inspire Innovation
Health

PureTech Announces Orphan Drug Designations for Deupirfenidone in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

FDA-Approved Drugs for Alcohol Addiction Remain Underutilized

Viewpoints: Lessons From The Dutch On Affordable Health Care; Vaccine Research In America Is In Crisis

HHS Secretary Kennedy's First Year Upends Public Health Norms
Travel

Canadian Airlines Cut US Flights: Air Transat & More

New Seaport Hotel to Join Over 900-Room Development Across from Menino Convention Center

Delta Brings Back Longest Domestic Flight, But Even Longer Flights Depart U.S.
Finance

3 Top-Ranked MFS Mutual Funds for Stellar Returns

Billionaire Israel Englander Buys 2 Stocks That Can Soar 113% and 206%, According to Wall Street Analysts

Can Oracle Stock Outpace The Giants?
Automotive

Massachusetts RMV Announces Special MA250 Low Number Plate Lottery

Tesla Avoids 30-Day California Sales Suspension After Dropping Autopilot
Science

Perpetual Atomics, QSA Europe, QSA Global, and Reef Origin to Collaborate on Radioisotope Power Systems in Europe

Two Boston University Bioengineers Win Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships