Why Is Baker Worrying about Those (Clearly Fake) “COVID-19 Parties”?
A wild rumor from Tuscaloosa made it all the way to the Bay State.
Someone Beheaded the Christopher Columbus Statue in Boston…Again
It was only a matter of time before the controversial North End statue got swept up in the moment.
My Life in the Age of COVID: Attorney General Maura Healey
“We are a resilient state. We are resilient people.”
An Effort to Curtail the Use of Tear Gas on Protesters Is Underway in Massachusetts
Amid a larger movement to rein in police violence, a state rep is calling for a ban on the chemical agents.
More Rallies and Vigils Are Planned in Boston This Week
Sunday’s demonstration will be followed by several other events in the city.
As Things Got Ugly, Protesters Trying to Flee Downtown Boston found MBTA Stops Closed
The T says it closed more than 10 stations for “the safety of transit riders.”
Spotted in a Somerville Apartment Window: “Curbside Trivia”
A pair of roommates found a creative way to connect with their neighbors, via chalkboard and text messages.
Massachusetts Pot Shops Won’t Look or Feel the Same, but They’re Back
Legal adult-use marijuana sales resumed on Memorial Day, but it’ll be a while before the industry is back to normal.
To Get a Haircut, or Not to Get a Haircut?
As barbershops reopen in Phase One, it’s on us to weigh the risks.
Introducing “The Scott,” a Hellish Vision of Great Scott’s Future
It’s a dystopian, disturbing, and entirely plausible vision of the fate awaiting the beloved venue.
What It’s Like to Be a Massachusetts Contact Tracer
On the front lines of the state’s closely watched program, a small army of people are making difficult phone calls every day.
Should Parents Be Freaking Out About a New COVID Syndrome Found in Kids?
Boston Children’s doctors expect to treat many more young patients with a mysterious COVID-related illness.
Is It Really the Fourth of July in Boston without Fireworks?
The tradition will not go on as planned, but the Boston Pops has a backup performance for the big day: A “Salute to Our Heroes.”
Massachusetts Pot Companies Warn of “Extinction” Without State Aid
The industry says a state-run PPP program would be a sorely needed lifeline.