Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.

• Feb 17

UMass Boston students unsure where they will live after pipe bursts in dorm

A week after being displaced from their dorms due to a burst pipe, some University of Massachusetts Boston students are unsure where they are meant to be staying or if they will be reimbursed for their emergency accommodations.

• Feb 16

Witnesses describe confusion, fear in Pawtucket, R.I. hockey rink shooting

Witnesses inside the ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island described the fear and confusion when shots rang out.

• Feb 17

Boston musical "Penelope" allows audiences hear the story of Odysseus' wife

The Boston musical "Penelope" allows audiences to hear the story of Odysseus' wife.

• Feb 16

2 killed in shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, police say

Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.

• Feb 17

Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows

Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks​ this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.

• Feb 16

Snow returns to Boston area in 3 storms starting this evening

There are three different winter storms that could drop snow in Massachusetts in the next week. The first one is Wednesday evening.

• Feb 18

Worcester police seek suspect who stole $15,000 worth of purses

Police in Worcester, Massachusetts are searching for the person they say stole $15,000 worth of purses from a business in the city.

• Feb 16

1,000 blue Massachusetts license plates available in new low number lottery

The new blue Massachusetts license plates​ have been a huge hit. The state is holding a lottery for drivers who want to get one with a low number.

• Mar 17

Siege of Boston helped George Washington become face of American Revolution

The Siege of Boston was George Washington's first campaign as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

• Feb 16

Brown disputes Beverly Hills' claims about his event that was shut down

Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills' claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit.

• Feb 16

What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026?

Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.

• Feb 16

Is the ice safe on Massachusetts ponds and lakes?

After a deadly accident on Cape Cod, police and firefighters have issued a strong warning to anyone thinking about going out onto the ice.

• Feb 16

Glove found near Guthrie's home appears to match video, has DNA, FBI says

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.

• Feb 15

State trooper hurt after cruiser hit on I-95 by driver allegedly on phone

A Massachusetts State Trooper was seriously injured after his cruiser was hit on Interstate-95 in Salisbury on Saturday.

• Feb 16

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