Local News
Boylston Street fire displaces Jamaica Plain residents
A fire at 211 Boylston St. displaced residents Sunday after firefighters found part of the rear wall was not structurally sound.
November 1, 2026
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Real Estate & Development
Unresolved titles slow Springfield vacant-property repairs
MassLive reports that unresolved ownership is complicating Springfield’s work to repair vacant properties.
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Real Estate & Development
Unresolved titles slow Springfield vacant-property repairs
MassLive reports that unresolved ownership is complicating Springfield’s work to repair vacant properties.
November 1, 2026
Transportation & Infrastructure
Providence Line riders leave dark train and walk to Ruggles
Providence Line passengers walked along tracks to Ruggles after a lengthy wait aboard a dark train Tuesday night, NBC Boston reported.
October 28, 2026
Events & Things to Do
Salem prepares for Halloween crowds in its 400th anniversary year
Salem expects especially large Halloween crowds Saturday as its 400th anniversary year adds a milestone to the annual celebration.
October 30, 2026
Education
Boston welcomes urban school leaders for national conference
Boston Public Schools hosts a five-day national gathering focused on artificial intelligence, student achievement and urban school leadership.
October 23, 2026
Bruins
Elias Lindholm earns praise after Bruins’ overtime winner
Elias Lindholm scored Boston’s overtime winner against Chicago on Saturday, earning praise for his production and nightly effort, MassLive reported.
November 1, 2026
Neighborhoods
Fields Corner post office extends lease ahead of planned closure
The Fields Corner post office announced a lease extension days before a temporary closure was planned, Boston.com reported.
October 26, 2026
Awards News
Best of Boston 2026 adds four Fan of the Year awards
Four new Boston Weekly awards recognize local sports fans for loyalty and community service, with nominations open at $20 per entry.
October 23, 2026
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