April 23, 2026 17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town Police in suburban Boston charge 17 people in connection with a coordinated street takeover that shut down a Randolph, Massachusetts, intersection.
April 22, 2026 LGBTQ migrant 'wellness' program paused and grant returned after city says funds were never approved for it A Boston LGBTQ group returned city grant funding after facing criticism for a program that offered LGBTQ migrants wellness perks worth up to $500.
April 22, 2026 Hiker who set out in warm spring weather found dead after snowstorm in New Hampshire mountains A Massachusetts hiker was found dead in New Hampshire's White Mountains after a snowstorm dumped several inches of snow, officials said.
April 20, 2026 Student charged, weapon recovered after 3 teens targeted in incident linked to high school tradition: police A high school student in Massachusetts faces assault charges after allegedly firing gel projectiles at teens not involved in a "Senior Assassin" game.
April 18, 2026 Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits OUTnewcomers, a queer advocacy group, offers LGBTQ immigrants in Boston up to $500 in wellness allowances for yoga, haircuts and other services.
April 16, 2026 Boston to give LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, meditation, ‘creative healing’ Boston has partnered with a nonprofit to offer LGBTQ+ migrants wellness vouchers for yoga, massages and more as the city reportedly faces a $48.4M deficit.
April 14, 2026 Suspect arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked in Massachusetts mansion heist A suspect was arrested after two masked men allegedly broke into a Beverly, Massachusetts, mansion and attacked a housekeeper before fleeing with money and valuables.
April 10, 2026 Teens suspected of murdering congressional intern linked by DNA on shell casings, prosecutors say DNA evidence allegedly links two teenagers to the fatal shooting of a University of Massachusetts student working as a congressional intern in D.C.
April 9, 2026 Biden-appointed judge at center of repeated clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.
April 9, 2026 Boston University president apologizes after pride flag removal sparks backlash Boston University President Melissa Gilliam says she is deeply sorry after pride flags were removed from faculty offices, drawing scrutiny and protest.