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Former Mass. firefighter gets prison sentence for stealing dead 13-year-old’s identity
A former Massachusetts firefighter and Vietnamese national was sentenced to over two years in prison on Wednesday for ...
Grays Ferry residents voice concerns at town hall following deadly Philadelphia mass shooting
Concerned Grays Ferry residents said that the Ring camera video from the shooting, showing multiple people firing guns, was ...
To handle Mass. and Cass, city councilors say other communities need to ‘step up’
Officials say that a pooled fund where neighboring municipalities help Boston pay for recovery services at Mass. and Cass is ...
Mass. officials prepare for major Medicaid cuts after new requirements signed into law by Trump
Massachusetts is preparing for a massive outreach effort to help hundreds of thousands of residents who qualify for Medicaid ...
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" gives ICE unprecedented funds to ramp up mass deportation campaign
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law​ by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration ...
Report of rare venomous snake in Mass. city likely ‘a case of misidentification,’ state officials say
Using a photo from the city, the state herpetologist identified it as a northern watersnake, a much more common, nonvenomous ...
Stubborn feud between gangs surfaces again in River North mass shooting
A week after shocking mass shooting outside River North lounge, links to city’s worst gang feud have surfaced again.
Mass. weather: Torrential rain, thunderstorms could return Friday night
With a reprieve from wet weather late Thursday night, more rain and potential thunderstorms could be in store for ...
Stunning images: Stranded drivers rescued, roads turned into rivers as flash flooding hits Mass.
Police officers and emergency crews in eastern Massachusetts were out in full force on Thursday morning, performing rescues ...
Pope prays for world to recognize urgency of climate crisis as he celebrates Mass’ using new rite
Pope Leo XIV is praying for the world to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and “hear the cry of the poor.” ...
Mass. just set aside $5 million for immigrant legal aid. Here’s what happens next
SPRINGFIELD — While the state plans to spend $5 million to provide legal aid for immigrants facing deportation, it continues ...