What to know about this year’s cicadas in Massachusetts
Brood XIV crawls up out of the ground once every 17 years.
Business advocates say new Lego headquarters is a good fit in Boston
The LEGO Group officially opened its new Americas HQ in Boston Thursday.
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Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform
ActBlue said it would pursue “all legal avenues to protect and defend itself.” -
75 years ago, the Celtics made history by drafting the NBA’s first Black player
Chuck Cooper was a rookie on the first Celtics team to end the season with a winning record. And a separate pick, Bob Cousy, would eventually become his close friend. -
How will lichen adapt to climate change?
This mysterious indicator species plays an important role of the bottom of the food chain, and is also a habitat for other microorganisms. -
Lawsuit claims Essex County sheriff denies prisoners of hepatitis C treatment
Prisoners' Legal Services said the sheriff’s office is denying treatment to “nearly everyone” with hepatitis C in Essex County jails, despite it being a treatable disease. -
Parking in a bus lane? Soon, that could earn you a $125 ticket in the mail.
The MBTA plans to launch a new automated citation system using bus-mounted cameras later this year.
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