Boston Researchers Find Clues to Aggressive Youth Colorectal Cancer
Boston researchers identified biological factors that may explain why colorectal cancer is more aggressive in younger adults, a discovery made as cases rise among those under 50.
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Contract Workers Rally at Logan Airport for Better Healthcare
Unionized contracted service workers rallied at Logan Airport on October 29, 2026 demanding better healthcare and job benefits, continuing their campaign for enhanced benefit packages.
Boston to Experience Unseasonably Warm, Sunny Weather Thursday–Friday
Boston is set for above‑normal temperatures with sun and clouds on Thursday and Friday, a notable shift from its usual October chill.
Boston Licensing Board approves liquor license for Dorchester bakery, teahouse, restaurant
The Boston Licensing Board approved a liquor license for Quaresima and Kiros to run a bakery‑to‑teahouse‑to‑restaurant at 1448 Dorchester Avenue, near their 2023‑opened Via Cannuccia location.
DOJ to Deploy 1,000 Election Monitors Including Two Massachusetts Cities
The Justice Department will deploy roughly 1,000 election monitors nationwide on November 3, 2026, with at least two Massachusetts cities included, as part of its regular effort to support smooth voting.
Boston Licensing Board Raises Capacity at Seaport Brewery
The Boston Licensing Board approved raising Cisco Brewers Seaport’s capacity from 996 to 1,200 patrons, despite resident concerns about noise.
Boston Residents Halt Trick-or-Treating for Two Decades
Boston residents suspended trick-or-treating for around twenty years due to safety worries.
Massachusetts Report Calls for Tougher Teen Driver Education
A Massachusetts report recommends stricter driver education for teens after dozens of teenage deaths in recent crashes.
MBTA to Shut Green Line for Two-Day Halloweekend
The MBTA will close the Green Line on Oct. 30‑31, 2026 for routine maintenance.
Chicken Finger King Reveals Record Pumpkin in Salem
The Chicken Finger King presented a pumpkin in Salem on Oct. 28, 2026, asserting it is a world‑record jack‑o‑lantern, continuing the city’s tradition of big pumpkin displays.
MBTA Train Stalls at Ruggles, Riders Stranded for Hours
A mechanical failure halted a Providence‑bound MBTA commuter train at Boston's Ruggles station on Oct 28, 2026, leaving riders stranded for four hours.
Boston to See Warmer Than Normal Weather Thursday Through Weekend
Boston will experience above‑normal temperatures Thursday and Friday, with cooler weather returning for the weekend after a frosty start to the week.
Man Jumps Into Charles River, Two Rescuers Pulled Out
Four individuals entered the Charles River after a man jumped in; one escaped before responders arrived and two rescuers were pulled from the water.
Veteran Boston Anchor Jim Boyd Dies at 84
Jim Boyd, a longtime WCVB news anchor, passed away at 84, having started his career in a New York public TV mailroom.
Licensing Board to Review Dorchester Eatery Sale
The Boston Licensing Board will consider approving the sale of two Dorchester restaurants to Brendan Griffin, with the owners planning to keep the businesses unchanged.
Red Line Delays Hit Boston Morning Rush
The MBTA reported ten‑minute Red Line delays from 7:12 to 9:27 a.m. on Oct. 28 after a dead train at Central station, with service restored later.
Boston Board to Vote on Taco Bell Cantina License Transfer
Boston’s Licensing Board will decide on October 29 whether a Taco Bell franchisee can use a liquor license from a Korean BBQ chain that dropped its Allston project, for a 37‑seat Cantina at 16 North Street.
Old Friend Brings Detroit‑Style Pizza to West Roxbury
Old Friend launched a permanent Detroit‑style pizza venue on Washington Street in West Roxbury, marking its first Boston storefront.
Boston Photographer Captures John Lennon's Final Work Photos
Roger Farrington photographed John Lennon's final work images in Boston on Oct. 28, 2026, adding to his long record of the city's cultural figures.
Cool, Sunny Tuesday Begins Boston's Early Autumn Week
Boston will experience cooler, sunny weather on Tuesday with below‑normal temperatures, followed by a frosty start Wednesday and a warming trend through Friday, signaling early‑fall conditions.
