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Amid Threat Of ICE Raids, Boston Will Protect Immigrants: Mayor
Boston was labeled a sanctuary city by President Trump but is not a target of impending ICE raids targeting people set to be deported.
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Boston was labeled a sanctuary city by President Trump but is not a target of impending ICE raids targeting people set to be deported.
Dozens of vigils are planned across Massachusetts in response to the Trump administration's vow to launch ICE raids this weekend.
Julie Tejeda, of East Boston, was charged with a host of crimes after allegedly stabbing an EMT in an ambulance.
The Brookline Schools Staff Children's Center, opened in 1979, is moving from its current home at the old Baldwin School.
Asia Dotten-Jiles attacked another woman in Littleton, according to police.
Ex-Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is recovering after undergoing another surgery for complications related to his gunshot wound last month.
Bicycle advocates say protected lanes help keep cyclists safe.
One of the EMTs was stabbed multiple times and seriously injured, Boston EMS officials said.
MBTA Transit Police said the man was walking on the train tracks when he was hit near the Brandeis station.
Doug Ferriman, who founded Crazy Dough's & Oath Craft Pizza, plans to open a new concept in Waltham this fall.
Did your Guinea pig go missing recently? He may have been found.
This week Harvard University sent out an email Tuesday and then an email Wednesday announcing the discipline against two employees.
At least one city councilor thinks a citywide holiday might help voter turnout.
Massachusetts State Police said a body was found in Charles River by a kayaker Wednesday, but no one seems to know who she is.
The bridge will be closed Thursday and Friday this week during the day.
After someone reported a barefoot man tried to take a woman's stroller after yelling at her and hitting her, police are looking for him.
Cambridge Fire officials said a power line fell on top of the bus, causing the fire.
The nonprofit has programming to support high school and middle school kids. Now it's prepping to help families with younger children.
State police said their early investigation indicates she walked out into traffic with no warning.
Waltham firefighters said two more were injured in a crash at Elm and Pine streets.