People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood

Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...

Wellesley firm serves dinner at Boston House

A team of 12 employees from Wellesley-based financial planning firm Convergence Capital cooked and served dinner on Nov. 4 for families staying at The Boston House. The Brookline nonprofit provides free homelike lodging to families whose children are being treated for cancer and other life-threatening hematological diseases at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Hateful message targeting Dominicans and Puerto Ricans found in Boston

A message found on a wall in Boston's Back Bay expresses hate toward Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video after finding the graffiti, condemning it and calling for its removal. The words "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people" were written on...

Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: November 13-November 15

From magic and comedy to candlelit strings and chart-topping R&B, Boston's weekend event lineup has something for every taste. Piff the Magic Dragon and his Chihuahua sidekick bring deadpan laughs and jaw-dropping illusions to City Winery Boston, while Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines country classics inside a historic cathedral. GRAMMY winner Victoria Monét celebrates her new album on the Frequency of Love Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Pub comedy, a Grateful Dead tribute, late-night dancing, Celtics and Bruins matchups, a Doris Kearns Goodwin talk, and a Trippie Redd concert keep the momentum going.

Averted strike at Brigham and Women's highlights ongoing tension around traveling nurses

The Massachusetts Nurses Association announced late Wednesday night that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mass General Brigham that includes limitations around the use of temporary nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The agreement averted an indefinite strike that was set to begin early Thursday morning. While...

$50 Million Pizza Brand Will Soon Have a New Owner, and a Big Change Is Coming

Founded in East Boston in 1961, Papa Gino’s is, for many New Englanders, a name that’s virtually synonymous with pizza. Now a prospective new owner hopes to make wings a bigger part of that identity. Craveworthy Brands has signed an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC...

ABC News Live: Boston students stage walkout to call for remote learning amid surge

'Yes, Dear,' 'Boston Common' star Anthony Clark dies at 62

Yes, Dear and Boston Common star Anthony Clark has died at the age of 62.

Greyhound to Launch New Bus Route Connecting Keene, Peterborough to Boston

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Residents of the Monadnock Region will soon have a new option for traveling to Greater Boston, with Greyhound preparing to launch intercity bus service connecting Keene and Peterborough with Nashua, Lowell and Boston. The new route is scheduled to begin Nov. 17, offering two daily round trips...

How the family-owned Wollaston’s Market became central to Northeastern culture

If you ask Northeastern students about their most frequented spots on campus, Wollaston’s Market is bound to be on the list. Wollaston’s Market is a staple of Northeastern’s Boston campus, offering convenient everyday essentials and more than 50 deli menu options beloved by students. With its two locations, Wollaston’s Market, colloquially referred to as Wolly’s, exists only on Northeastern’s Boston campus.

This Magical Christmas Market Is Worth the Trip to Boston

Boston's magical SoWa Christmas Market returns November 20 with over 100 vendors, sparkling holiday lights, festive food, cocktails, and unique gifts. This New England holiday tradition might be worth the road trip!

Fuel Up On A Legendary Breakfast At This Mouthwatering Massachusetts Restaurant You Need To Visit

Not every restaurant earns the word legendary, but Theo’s Cozy Corner Restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts has done exactly that, one plate of eggs at a time. This is the kind of breakfast spot that people in the North End talk about with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they’ve found something genuinely special.

Nor'easter arrives tonight: Detailed timeline, impacts and snowfall totals

A nor'easter is set to impact New England starting tonight and continuing into Friday, bringing bursts of rain, strong winds and the first real winter snowfall for parts of the region. Here's a detailed breakdown of the timing, potential impacts and snowfall totals, along with a closer look at where...

Boston landmarks invest millions to protect against rising seas, catastrophic flooding

Boston’s waterfront has helped define the city for centuries, but rising sea levels and the growing threat of coastal flooding are forcing some of the city’s best-known waterfront properties to spend millions of dollars to protect themselves.

Spacious condo life awaits in a Four Corners Victorian

Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. 11 Gaylord St. in Four Corners, built in 1910. Photos from Bayside Properties. By John P. Forry. Reporter Correspondent. A curved bay window and an arched foyer give the second-floor condo...

Parking at 350 Rindge project may be tighter than thought, and loss of a grocery store causes worry

While an all-affordable apartment building proposed for North Cambridge was greeted warmly by Planning Board members on Tuesday, there’s a potential problem with its parking plan, and members of the public are worried about the multiyear absence of the area’s nearest grocery store and restaurant. The proposed 10-story...

7 Historic Massachusetts Blizzards That People Who Lived Through Them May Never Forget

Massachusetts has experienced blizzards that stopped traffic, interrupted public transport, and changed ordinary errands into days of waiting. Their histories are not interchangeable. Some brought exceptional snow to Boston; others were most severe on the South Shore, Cape, or islands. These seven events are documented in government, climate-center, and weather...

Boston Named the Nation’s No. 2 Sports City in New WalletHub Rankings

Boston fans have another bragging right. A new study from WalletHub ranks Boston as the second-best sports city in America for 2026, trailing only Los Angeles in the annual report that measures the strength of sports fandom across the country. The personal finance website analyzed 399 cities using more than...

Roxbury leaders, Mayor Wu are again at odds over neighborhood council rules

Photo: District 7 Councillor Miniard Culpepper addresses reporters during a Roxbury Neighborhood Council press conference. Looking on are RNC Chair Connie Forbes and RNC members Kate Phelps, Reggie Stewart and Angela Williams-Mitchell. Photo by Yawu Miller. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or...