A 17-year-old Fenway High School student has been named the first youth poet laureate of Boston. Alondra Bobadilla called it “an incredible honor” to be named to the position, which advocates for poetry and the arts in Boston. “I hope that in the next two years I will be able to foster a fiery love and appreciation for all things…

Tired of dodging traffic while getting out of your Uber or Lyft ride? If you’re getting out in the Seaport, those days could be over.

Massachusetts lawmakers are speaking out after Iran struck back at the U.S. on Wednesday by targeting an Iraqi military base housing American troops with missiles. Most elected officials voiced their support for the troops while others questioned President Donald Trump’s handling of the response. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who is among the crowded field of Democrats to run for president,...

Local lawmakers in Massachusetts are speaking out on the tension between the U.S. and Iran.

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will give his annual State of the City address at Symphony Hall.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh used his State of the City address Tuesday to announce hundreds of millions of dollars of investments in the city’s housing and education. He announced a $500 million plan to build homes for low- and middle-class families over five years and a $100 injection into Boston Public School classrooms over three years, both of which he…

When asked Monday about the future of Patriots Tom Brady, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said it was time to reflect on the quarterback’s accomplishments and relish in all the team’s championships. The mayor said he hopes Brady stays in New England.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was scheduled to speak Monday about preparations and safety ahead of the city’s annual First Night celebrations.

Colton Bradford stops by First Night music auditions where local artists performed for a chance to score a spot on the Copley Square stage.

Bathrooms in Boston public schools are often unsanitary, “gross” and lack basics like toilet paper and hot water, according to a review by The Boston Globe. Leaks and the stench of urine are prevalent, according to members of the school community. Feces and sanitary pads can be seen strewn on the floor. Of 111 Boston Public School buildings surveyed by…

Heavy snow across New England caused school closings and cancellations while hampering driving conditions.

The first widespread snowstorm of the season socked New England Monday, causing chaos on the roads, knocking out power for thousands and closing many schools — all ahead of a second round of snow that could outdo the first in some areas. Several inches of wet snow dropped on parts of the region.

Volunteers, including Boston Bruins Captain Zdeno Chara and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, prepared and served turkey dinners at the Pine Street Inn Thursday.

The city of Boston is making sure the homeless are not forgotten on Thanksgiving. Hundreds of volunteers, including sports legends and politicians, gathered at the Pine Street Inn to prepare and serve turkey dinners. Close to 800 pounds of mashed potatoes were served, 74 turkeys and 50 gallons of gravy. There was also 400 pounds of stuffing, 200 pounds of cranberry sauce and 205 assorted pies.

Boston’s mayor has approved an overhaul of the city’s marijuana business review process meant to boost the involvement of minority entrepreneurs in Massachusetts’ burgeoning pot industry. The ordinance signed by Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh Tuesday calls for the creation of an independent Cannabis Board.

A Boston man accused of killing a 25-year-old man near the TD Garden over the weekend tried to steal a gold necklace from the victim before shooting him, prosecutors said Monday. Bryan Rice, 22, charged with murder in connection to the shooting, was ordered held without bail at an arraignment Monday. Anthony Baptista-Goncalves, 24, also of Boston, was charged with...

An annual tradition of giving in Dorchester is underway again. And this year, there’s no shortage of people in need. The United Way and Catholic Charities of Boston distribute thousands of turkeys and a ton of other food to the community every year. Michael Durkin, the president of United Way, says they’re serving all of the Thanksgiving fixings for 11,000...

A man has died after being shot near TD Garden early Saturday morning, police said. Officers responded to 101 Canal Street just after 2 a.m. Saturday to find a man with gunshot wounds. The victim, Fouad Baghdad, was taken to a local hospital and later died, police said.

Boston is overhauling its marijuana licensing process to boost involvement of minority entrepreneurs in Massachusetts’ burgeoning pot industry. The City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance calling for the creation of an independent Cannabis Board to oversee local approval of marijuana businesses.