Local News City paid damages to four who lost their jobs or were disciplined. By Associated Press November 17, 2023 | 9:37 AM BOSTON (AP) — The city of Boston has paid $2.6 million to several Black police officers to settle a longstanding federal discrimination lawsuit over a hair test used to identify drug use, … [Read more…]
College Sports Boston College’s Joe Griffin Jr. hauled in a 38-yard pass from Thomas Castellanos before Pittsburgh’s Marquis Williams could knock the ball away. Matt Freed/AP Photo By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe November 16, 2023 It’s been nearly impossible to predict which version of the Boston College football team will show up on a … [Read more…]
Local News Boston Police officials have said they are concerned about the flow of illegal weapons into the city and the rise of 3D-printed ghost guns. A build kit for a 9-millimeter pistol on display at the White House, in April 2022. Kenny Holston/The New York Times The Boston City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday … [Read more…]
Local News The driver of the tanker and the driver of one of the other vehicles involved sustained minor injuries, police said. By Associated Press November 15, 2023 | 12:03 PM BILLERICA, Mass. (AP) — State police in Massachusetts are investigating a multiple-vehicle crash north of Boston in which a tanker carrying thousands of gallons … [Read more…]
Local News Boston was in the running for the final spot in the pilot program, but Mayor Michelle Wu said in an interview recently that she was given “clear indications” the city would not be chosen by state officials. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signs an executive order eliminating fossil fuel usage for new construction and … [Read more…]
Celtics Pritchard broke out of his recent slump in the Celtics’ win over the Nets, scoring 13 points to end a three-game scoreless skid. Payton Pritchard broke out of his slump Friday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Payton Pritchard’s had a rough start to the season as he’s stepped into his new role as the Celtics’ top … [Read more…]