Boston Residents Can Request Trees To Be Planted Outside Their Homes

The city is encouraging residents to request new street trees as part of an ongoing effort to expand and maintain Boston's tree canopy.

Blaze Breaks Out At Boston Home

The fire caused significant damage to the multi-family home, with images from the scene showing exterior charring.

Boston Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

The homicide unit is on the case after a man died of multiple gunshot wounds.

2 Boston EMTs Attacked While Responding To Call

These first responders' lives were reportedly in danger as they were trying to ave the lives of others.

🌱 Patch AM: 16-Year-Old Arrested After Being Found With Loaded Firearm In Boston: PD

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🌱 Patch AM: 16-Year-Old Arrested After Being Found With Loaded Firearm In Boston: PD

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16-Year-Old Arrested After Being Found With Loaded Firearm In Boston: PD

Officers were assigned to the Caribbean Festival and conducting directed patrols when they spotted the teen with the loaded gun, police say.

🌱 Patch AM: Boston Expands Charles River Cyanobacteria Advisory

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Boston Expands Charles River Cyanobacteria Advisory

People and pets should keep their distance for the time being.

New Healthcare Scholarship Opens for Boston High School Juniors and Seniors

The program will offer New England students access to a free educational program, hands-on leadership experience, and a $200 scholarship.

Boston Closing Roads For Weekend Caribbean Festival

Drivers may want to plan ahead or find another method o transportation.

100,000 Mail-In Ballots For Massachusetts Primary Still Not Returned. "Do Not Mail," Galvin Says.

Secretary of State Bill Galvin said as of Thursday, there are "well over 100,000 ballots out there" that haven't been sent back yet.

Moped-towing Operation Continues In Boston

Operation Kickstand rolls on in various neighborhoods in an effort to lower the amount of traffic violations by moped riders.

🌱 Patch AM: Boston Housing Redevelopment Project Receives Large Grant

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The East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival is Back! September 13th at East Boston Memorial Park

Now in its 5th year, the annual music and dance festival showcases local dance groups, musicians and artists.

The Pinehills hosts "Dinner & Conversation" at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Plymouth, MA

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll Participates in a Panel Discussion Focusing on the Crucial Issue of Reshaping Housing in Massachusetts

Boston Sunflower Garden Party Set For Friday

This year's Roxbury celebration will feature a mural designed to celebrate Black historical figures important to Boston's history.

New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats

The eatery will celebrate its opening with free matcha, caviar samples, giveaways and a 20 percent app discount.

Giancarlo Natale Joins DPA Communications to Launch its Events & Experiential Division

Strategic expansion strengthens agency’s PR, marketing and communications offerings with in-house event production and management

Boston Housing Redevelopment Project Receives Large Grant

This latest grant increases the project's funding to more than $2 million.

🌱 Patch AM: Boston Police Seek Man In Connection With 3 Break-Ins

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Boston Police Seek Man In Connection With 3 Break-Ins

A man sought by police is possibly connected to three incidents in the Roxbury neighborhood.

30 Grams Of Suspected Cocaine Recovered By Boston Police

This Boston home was reportedly housing a large amount of illegal drugs.

Massachusetts State Rep. Arrested On Federal COVID Relief Fraud Charges

This marks the second government official to be arrested on pandemic fraud charges this month.

🌱 Patch AM: Man Accused Of Discarding Loaded Gun Before Boarding Boston Bus

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Man Accused Of Discarding Loaded Gun Before Boarding Boston Bus

A suspect used the MBTA in an attempt to flee the scene that featured a semi-automatic firearm.

Boston Drag And Burlesque Show Inspired By Popular Grocery Store Chain

Attendees may get more for their dollar in this upcoming drag show.

Loaded Handgun Recovered After 2 Men Removed From Boston Building

Police reportedly saw both men breaking a vehicle gate. Officers also learned that they had been issued no-trespass notices for the area.

Headlight Violation Leads To Loaded Gun Arrest In Boston

A simple traffic stop turned into weapons charges.

🌱 Patch AM: Party Bus DJ Arrested After Man Slashed In Boston

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Internet Delivered to Your Doorstep Within Hours: Xfinity Launches Same-Day WiFi In The Greater Boston Area

Xfinity becomes the first major wired Internet provider to offer same-day WiFi connectivity, redefining how customers can get connected

Party Bus DJ Arrested After Man Slashed In Boston

The Waltham-based DJ may get a scratch on his criminal record after this reported incident.

Boston Police Looking To Identify Possible Assailant

Detectives said they are continuing to review the facts and circumstances of the incident, however police wan people's help finding one POI.

11 Cruise Ship Workers Arrested In Boston Over Alleged Child Sex Abuse Materials In "Operation Tidal Wave"

Nine of those arrested are from the Philippines, one is from Indonesia, and the other is from Nicaragua.

Boston Teenager Arrested With Loaded Gun

A teenager known to local police was apprehended after a foot chase.

2 Arrested After 3 Guns Recovered In Boston

One of the people arrested was a 15-year-old juvenile as part of this weapons investigation.

Boston Man Arrested After Striking Pedestrian With Vehicle

According to police, the driver fled the scene after crashing his car through a fence.

Man Arrested After Striking Police Officer While On Moped In Downtown Boston: PD

As the officer approached the man on the moped, the driver accelerated, knocking the officer to the ground, police say.

Boston Civic Symphony Announces Ambitious 102nd Season At Jordan Hall

Led by Music Director Francisco Noya, the upcoming lineup features world-class soloists, a Latin classical premiere, and Brahms.

Diana DiZoglio Endorsed Margie Palladino For Governor’s Council

A statewide endorsement, a controversial 4–3 judicial confirmation and years of family-court advocacy have put Margie Palladino at the top.