Vigil held on Boston Common for slain political activist Charlie Kirk
Hundreds gathered to offer support, pray and share in their admiration for Kirk.
With Ballantyne out, Burnley, Wilson shift focus to Somerville’s mayoral final
The incumbent finished a distant third in the preliminary election.
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‘All clear’ at UMass Boston campus; no confirmed shots fired
A large police presence responded to reports of shots fired. UMass Boston canceled all classes and activities Thursday evening. -
Air pollution hotspots targeted in push for more monitoring
Environmental advocates and public health experts pressed lawmakers Wednesday to support proposals strengthening the state's network of air quality monitors that can track additional contaminants. -
Mass. not among states required to teach about 9/11
Fourteen states require schools to teach the subject of 9/11, but Massachusetts is not one of them. -
Trump administration takes first steps to restore Harvard's funding, but money isn't flowing yet
Harvard University says it has started receiving notices that many federal grants halted by the Trump administration will be reinstated. -
Center for coastal studies launches marine debris cleanups this fall
With summer over, it's time to clean the coast.
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