EXCLUSIVE: In first interview for DA bid, Rachael Rollins acknowledges ‘messy’ exit as US attorney
Rollins took swipes at both Kevin Hayden, who she wants to unseat as Suffolk district attorney, and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
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‘We want to show that ... we’re fun, too’: Mass. bar, restaurant owners cheer 3 a.m. closing time
Legislation signed by Gov. Maura Healey allows bars to serve alcohol an hour later, and also lets cities and towns establish designated public alcohol consumption “districts” through July 31.
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Book fiction: ‘Kiss, Marry, Kill’ blends sci-fi, women’s fiction and friendship
Author Lori Gold’s latest book is a great summer read based on a game, but done in a way that brings twists and turns to the friendship of women. -
‘It’s not a luxury:’ With child drownings on the rise, swim lessons more crucial than ever
Accidental drownings are the single leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S., ahead of car crashes and cancer, according to the CDC. Black children drown at rates three times higher than white children. -
How did a small, bitter berry become the backbone of Massachusetts’ agricultural history?
Under the Radar speaks with two local cranberry experts about the history of the cranberry industry in Massachusetts and its importance to New England as part of GBH News’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. -
Boston’s cultural identity shines through World Cup poster and sonic ID created by local artists
Under the Radar speaks with a local illustrator and a Berklee graduate who created the city's representative artwork for the FIFA World Cup 2026. -
His public housing building’s elevator was broken, so a disabled veteran slept outside
Stevie Wheels said he feels unsafe on the sixth floor of his building, where the elevators have broken multiple times.
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