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A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 times federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 times federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
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We’re hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. No appointment is necessary, just stop in and get vaccinated.
1/10, 10am - 2pm: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center in Brighton
1/14, 3pm - 7pm: BCYF Hyde Park
1/15, 3 - 7pm: BCYF Perkins in Dorchester
boston.gov/vaccine-clinics
1/10, 10am - 2pm: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center in Brighton
1/14, 3pm - 7pm: BCYF Hyde Park
1/15, 3 - 7pm: BCYF Perkins in Dorchester
boston.gov/vaccine-clinics
January 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
We’re hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. No appointment is necessary, just stop in and get vaccinated.
1/10, 10am - 2pm: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center in Brighton
1/14, 3pm - 7pm: BCYF Hyde Park
1/15, 3 - 7pm: BCYF Perkins in Dorchester
boston.gov/vaccine-clinics
1/10, 10am - 2pm: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center in Brighton
1/14, 3pm - 7pm: BCYF Hyde Park
1/15, 3 - 7pm: BCYF Perkins in Dorchester
boston.gov/vaccine-clinics
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Seven years after the T announced plans to phase out vintage PCC trolleys on the Mattapan Line, there's been little progress in actually making a transition to new vehicles.
Should the refurbished 1940s-era cars just stay in place?
We asked passengers who use it:
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Should the refurbished 1940s-era cars just stay in place?
We asked passengers who use it:
www.dotnews.com/2026/the-wor...
‘The worst’ or ‘a teddy bear’ providing ‘neighborhood glue’; Two views on future of Mattapan trolley line - Dorchester Reporter
To try to get a sense of what MBTA Mattapan trolley riders actually think, The Reporter rode the rails and spoke with passengers, whose views ranged from sharp criticism of the World War II-era vehicl...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Seven years after the T announced plans to phase out vintage PCC trolleys on the Mattapan Line, there's been little progress in actually making a transition to new vehicles.
Should the refurbished 1940s-era cars just stay in place?
We asked passengers who use it:
www.dotnews.com/2026/the-wor...
Should the refurbished 1940s-era cars just stay in place?
We asked passengers who use it:
www.dotnews.com/2026/the-wor...
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Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last week: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city assessments, but the bill due to the tax collector will also go up in the new year.
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City’s message to property owners: Assessments up, taxes, too - Dorchester Reporter
Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last Wednesday: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city assessments, but the bill due to the tax collector w...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last week: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city assessments, but the bill due to the tax collector will also go up in the new year.
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Western intelligence agencies have concluded that many incidents of cable disruption have resulted from poor seamanship rather than hostile intent. However, where there are suspicions of Russian skulduggery, obtaining court convictions is tricky
A rash of Baltic cable-cutting raises fears of sabotage
But Russian grey-zone attacks may not be the only reason for outages
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January 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Western intelligence agencies have concluded that many incidents of cable disruption have resulted from poor seamanship rather than hostile intent. However, where there are suspicions of Russian skulduggery, obtaining court convictions is tricky
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Massachusetts became the first state to ban life without parole for offenders convicted of crimes they committed when they were between ages 18 and 20. Now, some of those who have been released are reflecting on their new lives.
Lifers no more, some Mass. young offenders enter ‘new world’ - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts became the first state to ban life without parole for offenders convicted of crimes they committed when they were between ages 18 and 20.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Massachusetts became the first state to ban life without parole for offenders convicted of crimes they committed when they were between ages 18 and 20. Now, some of those who have been released are reflecting on their new lives.
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Liz Breadon wins City Council gavel in 11th hour ‘compromise’ that pitted Wu loyalists against bloc focused on 'checks and balances'
Worrell says: "I am just encouraged that it went to that ‘six-seven.’"
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Worrell says: "I am just encouraged that it went to that ‘six-seven.’"
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January 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Liz Breadon wins City Council gavel in 11th hour ‘compromise’ that pitted Wu loyalists against bloc focused on 'checks and balances'
Worrell says: "I am just encouraged that it went to that ‘six-seven.’"
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Worrell says: "I am just encouraged that it went to that ‘six-seven.’"
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Two children in Boston have died of the flu this season. As cases surge, especially among children, we urge all residents 6 months and older to get vaccinated and take preventative measures.
We are hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this January. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
We are hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this January. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Two Flu-Related Deaths Among Children Under Two Years Old in Boston
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is informing residents that flu has been associated with the deaths of two children under two years of age in Boston. These are the first reported flu deaths in children in Boston this flu season.
www.boston.gov
January 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Two children in Boston have died of the flu this season. As cases surge, especially among children, we urge all residents 6 months and older to get vaccinated and take preventative measures.
We are hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this January. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
We are hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this January. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
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"Boston will be that beacon"
Full text of Mayor Michelle Wu's second inauguration address delivered today at Boston Symphony Hall.
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Full text of Mayor Michelle Wu's second inauguration address delivered today at Boston Symphony Hall.
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Mayor Wu: 'Boston will be that beacon' - Dorchester Reporter
"We will not appease or abet any threat to our city, and we will not wait for permission to build the world our families deserve... In our second term, we will reinforce the very foundations of our de...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
"Boston will be that beacon"
Full text of Mayor Michelle Wu's second inauguration address delivered today at Boston Symphony Hall.
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Full text of Mayor Michelle Wu's second inauguration address delivered today at Boston Symphony Hall.
www.dotnews.com/2026/mayor-w...
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Tomorrow: Mayor Wu, city councillors will be sworn-in starting at 10 a.m. The event is at Boston Symphony Hall and will be live-streamed here:
www.boston.gov/news/inaugur...
www.boston.gov/news/inaugur...
Inauguration of Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston City Council
More information will be available on this page in the weeks to come!
www.boston.gov
January 4, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Tomorrow: Mayor Wu, city councillors will be sworn-in starting at 10 a.m. The event is at Boston Symphony Hall and will be live-streamed here:
www.boston.gov/news/inaugur...
www.boston.gov/news/inaugur...
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New England helped introduce short fiction to America. Today's Starting Point explores a new story collection that taps into the genre’s regional roots.
New England helped make short stories an art form. A new anthology reflects those regional roots. - The Boston Globe
This year’s “Best American Short Stories” collection features New England-based editors, authors, literary journals, and stories.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
New England helped introduce short fiction to America. Today's Starting Point explores a new story collection that taps into the genre’s regional roots.
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Boston public health officials warn of surge in Flu cases, hospitalizations as seasonal illness hits earlier and harder than expected
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December 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Boston public health officials warn of surge in Flu cases, hospitalizations as seasonal illness hits earlier and harder than expected
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Young musicians from Mattapan's Immigrant Family Services Institute delighted a packed audience at Dorchester's TechBoston Academy auditorium last weekend with a Christmas concert featuring violins, voices, and a brass orchestra.
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Young musicians delight TechBoston Christmas concertgoers - Dorchester Reporter
While the Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI) in Mattapan Square is best known for its workforce development classes and immigration case work, the non-profit has also offered over the last fiv...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Young musicians from Mattapan's Immigrant Family Services Institute delighted a packed audience at Dorchester's TechBoston Academy auditorium last weekend with a Christmas concert featuring violins, voices, and a brass orchestra.
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"Political violence is a patient virus, waiting for chaos, then finding a new victim."
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
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December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"Political violence is a patient virus, waiting for chaos, then finding a new victim."
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Feeling stressed about your mortgage this holiday season? The Boston, MA #BostonHomeCenter offers a free, confidential Foreclosure Prevention Program to help Boston homeowners avoid foreclosure. Learn how the Boston Home Center can help, ow.ly/Sh2W50XgvwS.
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Feeling stressed about your mortgage this holiday season? The Boston, MA #BostonHomeCenter offers a free, confidential Foreclosure Prevention Program to help Boston homeowners avoid foreclosure. Learn how the Boston Home Center can help, ow.ly/Sh2W50XgvwS.
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Many residents dismiss the vote for the next Boston City Council president as procedural. It isn’t. In 2026, the Council Presidency matters more than ever, writes George 'Chip' Greenidge.
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Opinion— Let's choose the next Council president wisely and transparently - Dorchester Reporter
In 2026, the Boston City Council presidency matters more than ever, writes George 'Chip' Greenidge.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Many residents dismiss the vote for the next Boston City Council president as procedural. It isn’t. In 2026, the Council Presidency matters more than ever, writes George 'Chip' Greenidge.
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Conversion of Berkeley Street office building into apartments approved
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#Boston #SouthEnd #zoning #housing
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#Boston #SouthEnd #zoning #housing
December 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Conversion of Berkeley Street office building into apartments approved
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#Boston #SouthEnd #zoning #housing
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#Boston #SouthEnd #zoning #housing
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Exclusive: Beijing threatens to block BlackRock-led deal to buy Panama ports unless state-owned Cosco gets a majority stake.
Panama Ports Deal Hits Impasse as China Makes New Demands for Its Approval
Beijing threatens to block BlackRock-led deal to buy ports unless state-owned Cosco gets a majority stake
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December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Exclusive: Beijing threatens to block BlackRock-led deal to buy Panama ports unless state-owned Cosco gets a majority stake.
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Boston's first non-hospital birthing center approved for Winthrop Street in #Roxbury
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#Boston #zoning
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#Boston #zoning
December 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Boston's first non-hospital birthing center approved for Winthrop Street in #Roxbury
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#Boston #zoning
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#Boston #zoning
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Red Line riders feeling the pain: Harvard Square kills another train
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#MBTA
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#MBTA
December 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Red Line riders feeling the pain: Harvard Square kills another train
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#MBTA
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#MBTA
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Boston City Councillor Brian Worrell says he’s pressing forward with his candidacy for the council presidency next month, despite the fact that one of his colleagues has already declared victory in the contest.
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Worrell presses campaign for City Council presidency - Dorchester Reporter
City Councillor Brian Worrell said Monday that he's pressing forward with his candidacy for the council presidency next month, despite the fact that one of his colleagues has already declared victory ...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Boston City Councillor Brian Worrell says he’s pressing forward with his candidacy for the council presidency next month, despite the fact that one of his colleagues has already declared victory in the contest.
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BREAKING: Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai, founder of former pro-democracy newspaper, in landmark national security trial.
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
Jimmy Lai, the former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, has been convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city’s court, which could send him to prison for the rest of his life.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:47 AM
BREAKING: Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai, founder of former pro-democracy newspaper, in landmark national security trial.
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In this cold weather, if you see anyone who is homeless and appears immobile, confused, or not dressed warmly, please call 911. Cold weather can become dangerous quickly, especially for those with underlying health conditions. Learn how you can help our unhoused neighbors here: ow.ly/pHgy50XCJiE.
December 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In this cold weather, if you see anyone who is homeless and appears immobile, confused, or not dressed warmly, please call 911. Cold weather can become dangerous quickly, especially for those with underlying health conditions. Learn how you can help our unhoused neighbors here: ow.ly/pHgy50XCJiE.
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Fifty years ago, a poster created by the BRA sought to challenge the narrative about Boston's biggest neighborhood. Bill Walczak recalls how it happened and its lasting impacts.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Fifty years ago, a poster created by the BRA sought to challenge the narrative about Boston's biggest neighborhood. Bill Walczak recalls how it happened and its lasting impacts.
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