Who’s to say what makes an online news story “take off”? Sometimes, as with the Karen Read trial, it’s just tremendous ...

Local news was the Herald’s most-read section in 2024, and it remains the heart of every print newspaper and digital issue we ...

Officials in Salem and Boston are eyeing enhanced public safety measures in light of Wednesday's attack in New Orleans.

Start your day with an extra hour of Morning Edition hosted by Tiziana Dearing — now airing until 10 a.m. — and On Point with ...

The city has logged 24 homicides so far this year, down one-third from last year and the lowest figure since it's been ...

Red Sox starter Walker Buehler is reportedly trying to recruit free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to join him at Fenway ...

In a Wednesday matchup with in-state rival Dallas, the Houston Rockets were finally able to right the ship with a ...

An alleged Massachusetts porch pirate being compared to NFL legend Tom Brady was arrested on Christmas Eve for multiple ...

R.I. business leaders face uncertainty as Hasbro mulls relocating, turnover continues among state Housing Department ...

A person was hospitalized after a shooting in East Boston Wednesday evening, police said.At around 6:07 p.m., officers ...

For the second time in two nights the Boston Celtics are in action, this time the defending NBA Champions face former coach ...