The conversation around antisemitism stretches from Washington, D.C., to Boston City Hall. Councilors considered a resolution on Wednesday recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month while writing that rising antisemitism across the United States and t…
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Massachusetts cannabis board launches search for new leader
The Cannabis Control Commission has launched a national search for its next executive director.
The role has been officially vacant since Dec. 4, following months of turmoil at the CCC in the latter half of 2023.
Shawn Collins, the CCC’s inaug…
Nantucket short-term rental debate will continue after town meeting vote
As Nantucket ramps up for its busiest time of the year, there is uncertainty about where everyone who visits will stay.
Residents of the Massachusetts island voted at the annual town meeting Tuesday to oppose a measure that, according to The Boston…
Cape Cod man accused of stabbing father 6-10 times faces judge
A 24-year-old Cape Cod man accused of stabbing his 62-year-old father faced a judge Wednesday.
Ygor Barboza was in court Wednesday with his head down and headphones on. He will be sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for evaluation.
He is accused…
The Thirsty Scholar in Somerville has closed, space sold
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A longtime Irish pub that came under new ownership a couple of years ago has shut down, and its space has been sold.
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaur…
Masked robber holds up gas station in Burlington, Mass.
An armed and masked robber stole hundreds of dollars from a gas station in Burlington, Massachusetts, early Wednesday morning, police said.
Officers were still looking for the person who held up the Mobil gas station on Bedford Street at about 3:30…
