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Boston Implements New Electronic Poll Pads for Voting

News Summary Boston is set to launch an electronic voting system this fall to improve the voting process's efficiency and…

1 week ago

Boston Court Dismisses 102 Cases Due to Lack of Legal Representation

News Summary In a concerning turn of events, the Boston Municipal Court has dismissed 102 criminal cases as a result…

1 week ago

Boston Named Most Collision-Prone City in the U.S.

News Summary According to Allstate's 2025 Best Drivers Report, Boston has been identified as the most collision-prone city in the…

2 weeks ago

Federal Judge Denies Republic Services’ Request Amid Ongoing Strike

News Summary A federal judge has rejected Republic Services' request for a temporary restraining order against the strike by Teamsters…

2 weeks ago

Michelle Wu Maintains Strong Lead in Boston Mayoral Race

News Summary Current Mayor Michelle Wu is leading her competitor Josh Kraft by nearly 30 points ahead of the preliminary…

2 weeks ago

Former Boston Teacher Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges

News Summary John Magee Gavin, a former science teacher at Josiah Quincy Upper School in Boston, faces multiple federal charges,…

2 weeks ago

Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer Announces Separation from Husband

News Summary Dylan Dreyer, co-host of NBC's 'Today,' has announced her separation from husband Brian Fichera after 12 years of…

2 weeks ago

Cambridge Increases Parking Fines to Combat Violations

News Summary Cambridge has announced a doubling of parking fines from $50 to $100, starting September 1, as a response…

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Harvard Kennedy School Launches American Service Fellowship Fund

News Summary The Harvard Kennedy School has unveiled a new $100,000 scholarship initiative, the American Service Fellowship, aimed at supporting…

2 weeks ago

Greater Boston Housing Market Surpasses $1 Million Median Price

News Summary The Greater Boston real estate market has reached a significant milestone with median single-family home prices surpassing $1…

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