Boston

Sanctuary Cities 17 hours ago

Blue city mayor ripped by local leaders for prioritizing politics over safety: 'Undermining public trust'

Local leaders are slamming Boston Mayor Wu for prioritizing left-wing politics above safety, saying she “continues to prioritize political agendas over the safety of Boston residents."

Media 1 day ago

Boston mayor defends sanctuary city status from 'bullies,' 'presidents who think they are kings'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu used her recent State of the City address to blast President Donald Trump and Republicans' efforts to enforce federal immigration laws.

Media 2 days ago

Dropkick Murphys singer calls Trump ‘rat and a coward’ in interview after blasting fan for wearing MAGA hat

Dropkick Murphys singer Ken Casey recently called out a fan at one of his concerts for wearing a MAGA hat, and condemned President Donald Trump on a podcast.

True Crime 3 days ago

Karen Read case: Massachusetts Trooper Michael Proctor 'terminated' from state police

The embattled lead investigator in the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe has been fired from Massachusetts State Police after an internal investigation.

Massachusetts March 15

Karen Read, accused killer of cop boyfriend, showed no emotion until jury deliberations: documentary

Massachusetts woman Karen Read is accused of striking her Boston Police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die in a snowstorm.

Soccer March 14

Women's soccer team to change name after transgender backlash to marketing campaign

NWSL expansion team BOS Nation FC will be changing its name after backlash to a marketing campaign it tried to launch back in October.

Immigration March 14

ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan national charged with child rape who was released back into community by court

Guatemalan national, Stivenson Omar Perez-Ajtzalan, 19, was arrested on Jan. 30 for aggravated rape of a child 10 years younger than him, according to ICE Boston.

True Crime March 13

Karen Read trial: Lead detective's wife slams suspected cop killer's media tour as 'unrelenting propaganda'

"Unrelenting propaganda" from suspected Boston cop killer Karen Read aims to taint the jury pool, according to the family of the case's lead investigator.

Boston March 12

'Unprecedented': New docs expose impact of migrant crisis on sanctuary city airport

Massport has provided new documents showing the details of the migrant crisis that hit Boston Logan International Airport during the Biden administration.

Boston March 12

Iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade starting earlier to prevent ‘tomfoolery’ after past ‘regrettable moments’

The 2025 South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade will start an hour-and-a-half earlier than past years in an attempt to prevent "unruly and unlawful behavior," police said.