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Elections September 9

Voters in sanctuary city make decision on mayor amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu defends Boston Trust Act against federal immigration enforcement during Tuesday's preliminary mayoral election.

Washington DC September 6

DC police release name of third suspect in Capitol Hill intern murder, offer $50K reward

Police offer $50,000 reward for information on Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, wanted for the fatal shooting of a Capitol Hill intern in Washington D.C.

Media September 6

Fewer Harvard faculty members identifying as liberal, although staff still strongly left-leaning: Survey

A new Harvard Crimson survey showed the Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains overwhelmingly liberal, but is still trending in a less progressive direction in recent years.

Media September 5

Christian foster families fight back against Massachusetts transgender mandate

Two Christian families face losing foster care licenses in Massachusetts after refusing to sign agreements affirming children's gender identity transitions.

Immigration September 4

DOJ sues Mayor Wu over immigration policies: Boston 'among the worst sanctuary offenders'

The Department of Justice sued Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's police commissioner, alleging their policies shield illegal immigrants from ICE.

College September 3

FBI, police investigating after suspected armed person seen in video near University of Massachusetts Lowell

FBI Boston and state police responded to a social media video appearing to show an armed person near the UMass Lowell campus, increasing police activity in area.

Crime August 30

Boston whistleblower warns of migrant crime spillover as Trump’s crackdown looms

As Democratic leaders triple down on resistance against federal intervention, a migrant shelter whistleblower is sounding the alarm about an increase in crime.

Karen Read August 29

Karen Read tells prosecutors 'you lost big time' in first public interview since acquittal

Karen Read speaks publicly after acquittal in John O'Keefe death case, vowing civil lawsuits against Massachusetts prosecutors and police she claims framed her.

U.S. August 29

Wealthy enclave's sewage reveals higher than average cocaine levels in the water

Local authorities find elevated cocaine levels in Nantucket wastewater during a summer testing program at the popular getaway destination for wealthy visitors.

Odd News August 28

Dunkin’ Donuts and dinosaurs: The wildest crowdsourced ideas to replace Massachusetts’ state flag

Massachusetts closed public submissions for new state symbols as Bay State residents offered designs that spanned tradition and viral internet humor.

Media August 28

Education Dept launches investigation into school district accused of forcing explicit survey on students

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts over a survey featuring sensitive topics on sex.