Residents of the Fenway and Kenmore neighborhoods have been put on alert for several loud bangs that will be heard near the area starting Wednesday. The bangs are a result of structural testing for...

Three Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail trains were put into service on the Haverhill line out of North Station  Wednesday after more than a year of delays. The double-decker...

Various political figures and media outlets have praised Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick’s response to the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, leading to widespread speculation over his political future. Patrick...

U.S. President Barack Obama released the first budget of his second term Wednesday, outlining a plan to reduce the deficit while rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure. Obama said in the budget message...

In light of recent alcohol-related incidents in the Boston University community, Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore and his office are looking to revitalize alcohol awareness and bystander training programs...

Massachusetts state transportation officials announced Tuesday they would be providing a summer weekend train service connecting Boston and Cape Cod. The train, known as the CapeFLYER, will run from...

The Student Elections Commission at Boston University released a public apology Wednesday, citing a lack of organization and information in overseeing Student Government elections. SG president Aditya...

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second round of arguments Wednesday over a same-sex marriage case that has the potential to determine the future of same-sex marriage in the country. Several Boston...

City Councilor-at-large John Connolly officially launched his Boston mayoral campaign Wednesday night at the Omni Parker hotel to a crowd of nearly 400 supporters. Connolly, who is running against incumbent...

The total cost of tuition and standard room and board at Boston University will increase 3.6 percent, reflecting a $2,000 cost addition, for the 2013-14 academic year, according to an email to students...

Former Mass. state treasurer Tim Cahill agreed to pay a $100,000 civil fine and be put under probation for allegedly using the Massachusetts State Lottery to fund his 2010 campaign for governor. Cahill...

Several New England lawmakers re-introduced legislation Tuesday to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a system that helps thousands of families in Massachusetts each year. U.S....