Among the 37,000 flags on Boston Common, signifying the sacrifices of soldiers from Massachusetts, are those of two siblings who left a comfortable life to fight for the Union and carry forward the legacy of their celebrated grandfather. Continue reading →
The share of workers commuting from the mainland has roughly doubled in six years as housing costs push people farther from their jobs. Continue reading →
“It’s not the easy summer day at the beach that many might think it is,” said Shawn DeRosa, director of pool and waterfront safety for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. “There’s quite a lot of training . . . and not everyone is up to that challenge.” Continue reading →
A day after striking a deal in principle with President Biden to suspend the debt limit, Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his leadership team began an all-out sales pitch on Sunday to rally Republicans behind a compromise that was drawing intense resistance from the hard right. Continue reading →
The impeachment is plunging Republicans into a bruising fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state. Continue reading →
A retinue of staff members serve not only the roles of typical congressional aides — advising on policy, keeping tabs on the schedule, drafting statements and speeches — but also as de facto companions to Senator Feinstein, whose age, frail health, and memory issues make it difficult for her to function alone. Continue reading →
The Ukrainian air force said it had shot down 52 out of 54 Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones aimed at targets in central Ukraine, describing the number launched as a record. Continue reading →
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan beat back the greatest political challenge of his career Sunday, securing victory in a presidential runoff that granted five more years to a mercurial leader who has vexed his Western allies while tightening his grip on the Turkish state. Continue reading →
Right now they’re just two small, unobtrusive saplings in Medal of Honor Park. But eventually two oak trees from the site of a World War I battle where 34 South Boston residents died will tower over the war memorial in the neighborhood’s park, dedicated to fallen soldiers. Continue reading →
“We built the infrastructure to help so many people over the last few years and, all of a sudden, many of the resources are gone,” said Dr. Geralde Gabeau, executive director of Immigrant Family Services Institute in Mattapan. Continue reading →
“Statues cannot be viewed as neutral, and they do not exist in a vacuum,” said Gould's great-grandson, William Gould IV. “For my great-grandfather, this flag was the flag of right, the flag of equality. This day marks honor for that commitment.” Continue reading →
Al Horford's late foul on the Heat's Jimmy Butler went from disastrous to fortuitous with the added time awarded upon review by the officials. Continue reading →
Everywhere you turn, from earnings calls to product launches to boardroom discussions, artificial intelligence is a top priority in business. Continue reading →
The story of the last two years in Mass. has been this: If you like a state with high housing prices, a crumbling public transit system, barren downtown neighborhoods, and a new tax on income above $1 million, we are the place for you. Continue reading →
“What’s important is that we appreciate more of what we have to offer” to attract and retain businesses, the Suffolk construction company CEO said. Continue reading →
“Bill Edgerly was great for the City of Boston,” former mayor Raymond L. Flynn said of Mr. Edgerly's key leadership initiatives in civic affairs. Continue reading →
He was considered a giant of modern thought for game-changing contributions to the philosophies of science, probability and mathematics, as well as his widely circulated insights on issues like race and mental health. Continue reading →
Saturday's highlights also included performances by Joy Oladokun and the Flaming Lips, but the day belonged to Kahan, who led spirited singalongs of his own songs before returning later to join the Lumineers for a cameo during their closing set. Continue reading →
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