Annual MSPCA gala raises nearly $450K for Boston-area animal protection
The MSPCA-Angell’s 6th annual Spring Gala raised nearly $450,000 Wednesday night for the MSPCA’s myriad animal protection programs.
DA: Murder suspect’s sis intimidated witnesses on Facebook
The sister of a murder suspect was charged with witness intimidation after making phone calls to and sending Facebook messages to witnesses.
Boston’s summer violence prevention effort includes more cops, more outreach
Boston officials unveiled plans Thursday that they hope will combat summer violence that typically increases during the warmest months.
Archdiocese of Boston clears priest of abuse claims
Claims of abuse against a Falmouth priest were found to be unsubstantiated, the Archdiocese of Boston said Thursday.
JetBlue now flying Philly to Boston
JetBlue Airways today begins offering five daily flights between Philly and Boston, and vice versa.
Bulger lawyers seek ID of federal informant
A lawyer for accused mobster James “Whitey” Bulger wants prosecutors to reveal the name of a confidential government informant.
Cape Flyer service between Boston and Cape Cod starts Friday
CapeFLYER, a summer rail service from Boston to Cape Cod, begins service Friday.
Indictment for head of Beacon Hill church
The head of a Beacon Hill church was indicted Wednesday morning for allegedly taking money from the church and intimidating other members during his time in power.
Boston’s innovation center close to opening
The city’s new innovation center, now called District Hall, will partially open next month in an area that city leaders hope will foster the next big idea.
Memorial Day Flag Garden to be planted in Boston Common
Hundreds of volunteers as well as military and 9/11 families today will start planting 33,000 flags in Boston Common to support the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund.