Boston

Super Bowl LX 5 days ago

Police urge sober celebrations as Super Bowl LX brings heightened enforcement

New England and Seattle law enforcement agencies roll out enhanced safety measures for Super Bowl weekend as authorities brace for large celebrations.

Boston February 5

Boston's Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and bodycam footage, says fed government 'hides behind masks'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused ICE of unconstitutional operations and ordered the release of surveillance footage showing alleged federal agent violence.

Crime January 29

Social justice advocate once named Bostonian of the Year sentenced in fraud case

Boston activist Monica Cannon-Grant, once Bostonian of the Year, was sentenced to four years probation after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges.

Police and Law Enforcement January 27

Boston police ignored 100% of ICE detainer requests in 2025, citing sanctuary law

Boston rejected every ICE detainer request last year, citing sanctuary laws, as the Trump administration files a lawsuit and critics raise public safety concerns.

Mass Shootings December 18

Suspected Brown University gunman identified as investigators explore connection to MIT slaying: sources

Investigators found evidence linking deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT, as authorities probe connection between campus attacks, according to a report.

Homicide December 18

Who was Nuno Loureiro? MIT professor gunned down in apartment near university

MIT professor and nuclear physicist Nuno Loureiro was shot and killed at his home this week. The 47-year-old directed the university's fusion center.

Massachusetts December 17

MIT professor shot, killed in Brookline home: What we know about Boston-area attack

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor died after shooting in his Boston-area apartment. Neighbors reportedly heard gunshots as police investigate.

Housing December 12

HUD launches civil rights investigation into Boston’s DEI housing policies over alleged racial discrimination

HUD launches investigation into DEI housing practices in Boston, Massachusetts, alleging the city's race-based preferences violate federal anti-discrimination laws.

Airport News & Updates December 12

Airline passenger attempted to open plane door in mid-air, authorities say

A passenger on a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong was arrested this week after trying to open a door on the aircraft mid-flight, officials said.

Media December 6

ICE acting director, Boston Archdiocese demand ‘ICE was here’ Nativity be removed from Massachusetts church

The ICE acting director slams a Massachusetts church's controversial Nativity scene with an "ICE was here" sign, calling the pastor's actions abhorrent.