Somerville is redesigning Tufts Street with tighter turns and narrower lanes to slow traffic.

For years, cars driving onto Tufts Street had it easy. A gently curved entrance allowed for a smooth turn that gave way to a wide, linear road, with just some narrow sidewalks on either side. It was the way you would build it if you wanted to make it as easy as possible to drive. But that is no longer what the densest city in New England wants. “Tight corners, narrow geometry, narrow lanes ar...

ICE agents attempt to arrest Rhode Island father

Sebastian, who requested that the Globe use his middle name, is undocumented. He has been trying to find legal help to adjust his immigration status after crossing the border illegally three years ago. His two youngest children were born in the US and are US citizens. The Trump administration has said it is targeting people with criminal records. The Globe found no criminal record for Sebastian in Rhode Island. Read the full story here: h...

Boston Rodeo brings cowboys and the Wild West to the Seaport

People saddled up and went to the Seaport to see professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in everything from barrel racing to bareback riding. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe Instagram ► https://www...

Cambridge's first cat tour drew hundreds, bringing neighbors together over their love of felines.

Cambridge's first cat tour drew hundreds of attendees, filling the streets of Cambridgeport and far exceeding organizers' expectations. "This has blown way out of proportion in the best possible way," event co-producer Rayna Jhaveri said. Beyond the chance to meet dozens of local cats, Jhaveri called the afternoon a time for neighbors to connect over their shared fondness for felines and me...

Cambridge is using crash data to target dangerous intersections and improve road safety.

Cambridge is taking a data-forward approach to road safety. Last month, the city launched a new website that includes data on higher-crash intersections in town, including a ranking of more than 300 crossings. At the top of the list is where Massachusetts Ave. hits Albany Street — a few blocks from the Charles River. In response, crews will begin installing measures to slow drivers and shield pede...

'You scared people': Healey and Minogue spar over abortion in Massachusetts gubernatorial debate

Healey and Minogue have one of their clearest splits on abortion — and it was on full display Thursday when moderators asked Minogue whether he would support an effort to repeal a law that makes it easier for women to receive the procedure later in pregnancy. READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/mrxyz949 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOU...

Somerville and Everett are set to get a wider pedestrian and bicycle bridge after state approval.

After years of uncertainty, the state recently approved plans to build a pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Somerville and Everett. The latest plan calls for the bridge to include 18 feet of usable width, from curb to curb, according to a MassDOT spokesperson. That's wider than previous iterations, which drew criticism for, some argued, being too narrow to accommodate the traffic. SUB...

Debate highlights: Governor Healey, Minogue spar over immigration, public safety, abortion

Governor Maura Healey and her Republican challenger, Michael Minogue, presented starkly different depictions of Massachusetts in their second and final debate Thursday. It’s either a state few can afford to live in that needs new leadership, or one that remains a national leader in health care, education, and other areas in the face of turbulence. The pair picked up right where they left off in t...

Spotlight: Mass. moves to revoke 12 RegalCare nursing home licenses

Massachusetts regulators moved to revoke all of the nursing home licenses held by RegalCare, a New Jersey-based company that went on a buying spree in the state after the pandemic, slashed costs, and gutted the quality of care at many of its 12 homes.⁠ ⁠ The action comes after reporting by The Boston Globe Spotlight Team. Deputy Spotlight Editor Gordon Russell explains.⁠ ⁠ READ MORE: ?s_campaign=videolink:youtube ...

Fall foliage: Peak leaf-peeping season arrives in New England

Fall looks good on you, New England.⁠ ⁠ Here’s a look at last week’s colorful scenes from the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont.⁠ ⁠ Looking to take a leaf-peeping journey of your own? Find our foliage tracker here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxhz7tc SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ...

Zachary Reese: Not sorry for the overshare

Zachary Reese is a social psychologist who studies close relationships. He also focuses on self-disclosure – meaning, what we share with others. Do you feel like you don’t know how to make friends at work? Do you wonder whether you should turn a professional experience into a more personal bond? Are you constantly wondering, “Did I say too much about myself?” and second-guessing what you tell people you just met? Listen as Meredith and Za...

Mother found fatally shot in Reading, police searching for son as person of interest.

Authorities say they're searching for Ryan Hanafin, who is accused of fatally shooting his mother, Andria Hanafin, in her Reading kitchen Wednesday morning. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.co...

Sandra Birchmore: Matthew Farwell trial to begin. What you need to know.

The high-profile trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing Sandra Birchmore after sexually abusing her for years, is set to begin with jury selection on Tuesday at US District Court in Boston. Here is everything you need to know. READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/3whwpmus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FRO...

Families describe ignored calls at RegalCare nursing homes

Two relatives of patients describes the treatment their loved one received at a RegalCare nursing home in Massachusetts. Watch the full video: https://tinyurl.com/53k2y7m3?s_campaign=videolink:youtube Read the Boston Globe Spotlight investigation: https://tinyurl.com/32fdxv93?s_campaign=videolink:youtube SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND ...

Oh Caffrey, My Caffrey

In an exploration of all kinds of love, Meredith investigates love at work. She tries to figure out whether she loves her longtime coworker, Caffrey. Is Caffrey family? Is he simply a colleague? Does her relationship with Caffrey help her maintain strong connections in other parts of her life? Join this awkward discussion between two Globe employees who are not used to talking about their feelings for each other. We also hear a story from a Love Letters listener who...

Chad Tracy says he has full control of Red Sox decisions

The Red Sox manager addressed his decision making in the Wild Card Series loss to the Yankees. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/bostonglobe TikTok ► https://www.ti...

Craig Breslow on if the Red Sox still value scouting

The Red Sox chief baseball officer pushed back on the notion that the organization does not value input. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/bostonglobe TikTok ► https://...

How will Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow alter the roster prior to next season?

Breslow lauded the team’s starting pitching, bullpen, and outfield defense. He expressed a desire to inject some power into the lineup, especially playing a hitter’s haven like Fenway Park. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebo...

Left in soiled diapers: Families describe care at RegalCare nursing homes

Two family members describe what their loved ones endured at RegalCare nursing homes in Massachusetts, including unanswered calls for help, hours in soiled diapers, and a loss of dignity. Their accounts are part of a Boston Globe Spotlight investigation into RegalCare owner Eliyahu Mirlis, the company’s expansion in Massachusetts, conditions at its facilities, and the state’s oversight. Read the full Spotlight...

Climate Crisis Cabaret debuted two new climate plays at Somerville’s Community Growing Center.

A troupe of local activists, actors, and academics marked the September solstice with performances at the Somerville Community Growing Center. The group, Climate Crisis Cabaret (@climatecrisiscabaret), debuted two new "rapid deployment" plays around a massive, inflatable globe on the garden's central lawn. The group hosted its first show last year at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge, and it pla...

Spotlight: Outrage over lax nursing home oversight

Frustration follows the Spotlight report showing that nearly 1 in 5 Mass. nursing homes have been acquired since pandemic by chains with spotty track records. READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/3v2e4se7 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twi...

Mount Auburn Cemetery’s new welcome center aims to change how visitors see the historic site.

Mount Auburn Cemetery is hoping a new welcome center can help solidify its status as a place of rest for those above and below the soil. Matthew Stephens, president and chief executive, said first-time visitors often arrive with narrow assumptions about what the historic cemetery can offer. “Within 30 seconds, they realize this is not the cemetery that they had in their heads," he said. SU...

Mass. AG details Catholic clergy abuse of nearly 1,000 children | Full press conference

A Massachusetts investigation found evidence that more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children across the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester dioceses over the course of a century. Watch Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell discuss the findings, institutional failures within the dioceses, barriers to prosecution, and proposed reforms at a Sept. 30, 2026, news conference. Re...

Mass. AG details Catholic clergy abuse of nearly 1,000 children

A state investigation found evidence that more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children across the Catholic Dioceses of Fall River, Springfield and Worcester over the course of a century, the state attorney general’s office announced Wednesday. Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the investigation, which began in 2019, identified instances in which diocesan leaders failed to act on allegations and warning s...

Jayson Tatum, Paul George talk partnership ahead of new Celtics season

Celtics star Jayson Tatum has had plenty of inspirations for his game, including new teammate Paul George. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/bostonglob...

Mazzulla excited for the 'unknown' as pressure builds preseason

Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla was motivated by doubts surrounding his team's roster changes ahead of the 2026-27 season. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/b...

Stevens, Tatum give their thoughts ahead of 2026-27 season

Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum spoke to the media Monday ahead of the 2026-27 season. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe Instagram ► https://www...

Celtics media day: First look at the 2026 season

Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Paul George suited up for the first time in front of media ahead of training camp this week. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/globe/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/BostonGlobe Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/bostonglobe Tik...

Inside RegalCare: How money flowed out as nursing home quality declined

RegalCare Taunton used to be a rare bright spot in a challenging industry that has seen a lot of turmoil in recent years. With a perfect five-star rating, it was a facility that families could really trust and where employees stayed for decades. Then came Eliyahu Mirlis and his nursing home chain RegalCare in 2022. In three years, his Taunton nursing home became one of the worst in the state; its ratings plummeting ...

Why the Last Ditch lesbian bar controversy went viral

Last Ditch bar in Western Massachusetts has gone viral for a recent change in their masking policy. Our reporter Annalisa Quinn breaks down the reason for the controversy. Read More Here: https://tinyurl.com/mwyn5n8s?s_campaign=videolink:youtube ?s_campaign=videolink:youtube SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR MORE VIDEOS. https://www.youtube.com/@bostonglobe READ OUR JOURNALISM FROM NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ ...

Somerville’s What the Fluff? fest drew thousands to Union Square for marshmallowy fun.

A Somerville tradition that needs little introduction, the What the Fluff? fest brought thousands of sweet-toothed attendees to an even larger section of Union Square this weekend. Saturday marked 21 years of marshmallowy madness, drawing attendees from miles away and as nearby as around the corner. Some had been attending for their entire lives. A tribute to Union Square's legacy of innovation, the...

Melanie Maimon: We Belong Together (The Fall Out Boy Remix)

In our last episode, we learned how loving a boy band (https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/15/magazine/new-kids-nkotb-fans-kidney-transplant/) can help us love each other. We told the story of Theresa, a 50-something New Kids on the Block fan, who got a life-saving medical assist from Christina, another fan, who stepped up for a stranger simply because they both love NKOTB. In this follow-up episode, Bryant University assistant ...