Crime
Boston 'Strip Mall Rapist' Sentenced to Up to 60 Years
Stephen Gale convicted for 1989 Framingham clothing store assaults
Man Accused of Trying to Steal MBTA Bus at Knifepoint Appears in Court
Prosecutors say Micah Martin threatened the bus driver and struggled with transit police at the Forest Hills T-stop.
16-Year-Old Arrested in Allston Shooting
Another juvenile was injured in the incident on Brighton Avenue last week.
Weather
Scituate couple killed in Hawaii helicopter crash
Neighbors mourn the loss of Patrick 'P.J.' Haskell and Margaret Rimmler, who died in a sightseeing helicopter accident on the island of Kauai.
StormTeam 5 forecasts conditions for 130th Boston Marathon
Weather details for the historic annual race on April 20, 2026
Boston Braces for 'Temperature Roller Coaster' and Rainy Days Ahead
Forecasts show a wide range of warm and chilly spring weather in the coming week for the Boston area.
Lifestyle
Luxury Condo in Boston's Cultural District Hits the Market
Symphony Court offers high-end living near Symphony Hall and major Boston neighborhoods.
Boston Parks Department Hosts Free Paint Nights in Franklin Park
Three Wednesday evenings in April 2026 offer creative activities for all ages.
Simple Tips to Help Kids Adjust to a New Sibling
Boston Children's psychologist shares advice for easing the transition
Sports
Sal Stewart Joins Elite Group in First Reds Game vs. Pirates
The young outfielder made history in his MLB debut against a divisional rival.
Red Sox Offseason Pitching Additions Struggle in Debut
Highly touted free agent signings get clobbered by Astros in opening games
Reds' Burns earns first career victory in 2-0 win over Pirates
Rookie pitcher delivers strong outing as Cincinnati takes series opener
Economics
Raspberry Prices Soar in Massachusetts as War Impacts Grocery Costs
Experts warn the price hike on perishable items like berries could be an early indicator of broader grocery inflation due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Ongoing Iran War Deepens Global Economic Woes
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure threaten to prolong worldwide economic pain for months, even years
Boston Area Sees Slowest Population Growth Since Pandemic
New census data shows Massachusetts and Greater Boston had their smallest annual increases in 2025 compared to previous years.
