Matthews Arena to close after 100-plus years of hockey, hoops and even the Sultan of Swat
Now owned by Northeastern University, the 115-year-old barn will say goodbye when the Huskies play Beanpot rival Boston University in hockey on Saturday night.
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‘Much, much better’: Disabled MBTA riders see a new T 20 years after suing for change
Plaintiffs took the Boston-area transit authority to court decades ago. Now, the MBTA has met nearly all of the settlement’s 200 requirements. -
The Commuter Rail has made big gains. Advocates still think it could be better.
A new study finds that Boston's commuter rail system has made impressive gains in ridership in recent years, but still has room for improvement. -
Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate.
Worcester's tax rate is more than double that of other communities in Central Massachusetts. -
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Labor trafficking visa applicant detained at routine ICE check-in
The family has a pending T visa case, which is for survivors of labor trafficking. People waiting for their cases to be adjudicated can legally remain in the country, so it’s unclear why he was detained. -
For decades, this West Roxbury business owner has mobilized thousands to give with joy
Jim Hennigan has built a network of Salvation Army bell ringers, raising more than $800,000 for those in need. Now, he's being honored with a top award. -
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's federal student record
Lawyers for Oztürk say she’d been unable to work with the record revoked. -
Meet the Wellesley student bringing Black dolls to local children
Dolls are a popular gift during the holiday season, but for some young children, finding a doll in your likeness can be a challenge.
