Cape Verdeans celebrate independence — and World Cup run — at Boston flag raising ceremony
Sunday marked 51 years since Cape Verde gained independence.
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Merrimack Valley bus drivers strike, leaving riders ‘stranded’ amid contract fight
The strike has ground all fixed-route bus services to a halt in Merrimack Valley, disrupting public transportation for riders in 10 communities. -
Benches clear at Fenway after comment from Nationals pitcher, who later expressed regret
Members of the Red Sox organization demurred on whether the comment was racist. -
The World Cup Effect: Tune in to the live special on July 8
As North America connects and celebrates with fans from across the globe, is this World Cup changing how the United States is perceived on the world stage? And what, if anything, will last beyond the final whistle? -
Disabled and chronically ill people are at high risk during a heat wave. Here’s how you can help.
Crowded public transportation and a lack of air conditioning can be dangerous. -
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Reexamining the literal roots of the American Revolution
Patriots hung British soldier effigies from the Liberty Tree, which grew near Boston Common in the 1600s and 1700s. It was a spot where protesters assembled and pushed the boundaries of dissent. -
Exclusive: BSO President Chad Smith defends decision to oust Andris Nelsons
In his first broadcast interview, Smith told GBH’s The Culture Show that the decision to part ways with Nelsons stems from "a need for alignment." -
Massachusetts will be slammed by heat through the holiday weekend
The heat wave should break Sunday or Monday.
