Massachusetts State News
Healey climate chief departs as Cabinet role's future is unclear
Melissa Hoffer is leaving as Massachusetts climate chief, with the future and influence of the Cabinet-level office uncertain, WBUR reports.
November 11, 2026
Boston Weekly: Boston news and local stories from across Massachusetts
Breaking
Marijuana repeal trails as early returns show local dividesMassachusetts voters keep 2024 gun law with nearly 69% supportMaura Healey wins second term as Massachusetts governorMassachusetts House rejects gas tax holiday in budget debateHealey, Minogue clash over costs and Trump in first debateMarijuana repeal trails as early returns show local dividesMassachusetts voters keep 2024 gun law with nearly 69% supportMaura Healey wins second term as Massachusetts governorMassachusetts House rejects gas tax holiday in budget debateHealey, Minogue clash over costs and Trump in first debate
Top stories01 / 05
Tech & Startups
Anthropic buys Cambridge biotech startup
Anthropic acquired a Cambridge biotech startup with one full-time employee, WBUR reports, signaling a deeper interest in drug development.
Read the story Nov 11
- 06
- 07
- 08
- 09
- 10
- 11
- 12
Tech & Startups
Anthropic buys Cambridge biotech startup
Anthropic acquired a Cambridge biotech startup with one full-time employee, WBUR reports, signaling a deeper interest in drug development.
November 11, 2026
Transportation & Infrastructure
MBTA plans nine-day Green Line closure, permanent stop shutdown
The MBTA plans a nine-day Green Line closure and a permanent stop shutdown, with no overlapping Orange Line signal work planned.
November 7, 2026
Weather & Environment
Late-week storm could bring rain and wet snow to Massachusetts
A late-week storm could bring rain, gusty winds and wet snow to Massachusetts, with snow possible in parts of the state.
November 9, 2026
Education
Fire alarm cuts short Harvard event with Ma and Colbert
A Harvard event featuring Yo-Yo Ma and Stephen Colbert ended early after a fire alarm; the graduate student union denied involvement.
November 8, 2026
Celtics
Paul George scores 36 as Celtics beat Brown’s 76ers
Paul George scored 36 points against his former team as Boston beat Philadelphia in its first matchup of the season with Jaylen Brown.
November 11, 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
Editor's picks
The Weekly Brief
Boston's news, in your inbox.
The stories that matter across the city and the Commonwealth. Free.
Want to pick sections or get breaking news alerts? Create a free account