Trump administration targets Boston in latest sanctuary city lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice claims Boston's "Trust Act" is illegal and has resulted in the release of dangerous criminals.
As cannabis commission saga takes another twist, industry insiders long for closure
Business leaders say the public back-and-forth is bad for the industry.
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Boston Public Library aims to increase access to a vast historic archive using AI
The library is launching a project in collaboration with Harvard Law School and OpenAI this summer to digitize the materials and make them more fully searchable. -
Soon you can ride the T until 2 a.m. on weekends
For the first time in more than a decade, late-night service will return to all MBTA subway lines, as well as certain bus and ferry routes. -
How White Stadium’s renovation is impacting the 2025 mayoral race
The city’s redevelopment of the dilapidated stadium has become a hot-button issue for Josh Kraft. -
Boston is under another heat emergency as temps rise into the 90s
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declares a heat emergency Monday through Wednesday as part of its heat resilience plan to deal with climate change. -
Jacob's Pillow festival cancellation could lead to economic impact
The renowned dance festival in Berkshire County was cancelled this week after a production manager was killed in what has been termed a "workplace accident" by investigators.
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