Without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents, the Massachusetts Legislature delivered a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that drives down costs for residents, boosts the state’s economy, and adds to the ...

Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium’s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp’s ridleys, two ...

Ships from around the world tied up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail on July 11, ships were led to the berths where they were based.

The 22nd annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is set for this weekend, Friday-Sunday, July 17–19. This free event once again will feature world-class master sand sculptors, food ...

The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation that would rein in social media’s most addictive features in order to make platforms safer for young users. The bill, S.3164 An Act Protecting Children From ...

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the recipients of the annual scholarships honoring the memory of longtime employees Deborah Hadden Gray and Donna Rauseo. The 2026 scholarships ...

Mayor Michelle Wu announced details for the City of Boston’s final slate of free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch parties, including the Semi Final matches, the Third Place Match, and the FIFA ...

The East Boston community is paying tribute to Boston Herald high school sports editor Donato “Danny” Ventura, who died on July 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Ventura had ...

Players from the East Boston High School football teams of 1967 and 1968 met with their coach, Carmen Scarpa, at Burtons Bar and Grill in Hingham on Thursday, July 9. Many old wins, no losses, were ...

The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast for Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15. The highest heat indices for this ...

Congratulations to our Boston Pops on their 52nd annual Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade—Boston’s most beloved Independence Day tradition, complete with amazing performances from Chance the ...

Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Common Golf and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the launch of Boston Family Golf Nights, a new pilot program ...