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Three MBTA bus routes in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury will remain fare-free through June while long-term funding remains undecided.
Peter Cutelis, 40, faces four counts of larceny over $1,200, as well as charges of possessing Class A, B, and C substances. He is also charged with being a "common and notorious thief," a legal designation used in cases involving repeated allegations of theft. Cutelis has a history of theft- and trespassing-related offenses dating back to 2001, according to Hayden's office.
Robert T. "Bob" Aliano, former owner of Rialto Barber Shop, Roslindale, longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on February 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Eileen M. (Jansky) Aliano. Devoted father of David Aliano of West Roxbury, Mark Aliano of Biddeford, ME, Deborah Aliano of Boston, and the late Robert J. Aliano Jr. He leaves his beloved dog "Buddy." Brother of Lorraine Kilroy of Canton and Sonny Aliano of Walpole. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The commuter rail was significantly delayed by a signal issue on Wednesday, with some lines faced with cancellations, the MBTA said. All 12 commuter rail lines experienced delays beginning Wednesday morning due to a signal issue, with some trains delayed up to 50 minutes, the MBTA said. More than 25 trains were canceled on Wednesday.
On Feb. 5, news reports circulated about ICE agents conducting an operation on Corinth Street. Witnesses told Boston 25 News that two unmarked Ford Explorers were seen circling Roslindale Square before the arrest. A local business owner told the station that he moved the car of the person who was detained after agents left the vehicle in the street with keys in the ignition.
As of early February 2026, there have been 16 recorded sales of condominiums in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood for the year. The market is experiencing a high median price per square foot of approximately $1,627 sq ft with inventory and sales activity showing a slow, competitive pace. Sales Activity: 16 closings reported as of early 2026 . Context: The overall Boston condo market in early 2026 is moving towards a buyers' market but still faces low inventory, leading to a slow pace.
If you're looking for a bar or restaurant to watch the Patriots take on the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX this Sunday, there's a lot to consider: Which bar has the best food? How many TV screens are there, and how big are they? Would you prefer an atmosphere closer to a Super Bowl party in your living room or a packed Lansdowne Street bar at last call?
Late Monday night, the MBTA reported half-hour delays due to the snowy conditions. The delays continued through Tuesday, this time due to "multiple disabled trains" being removed from service. By Wednesday, the winter weather had taken its toll on the Red Line, and by about 2 p.m. that afternoon, the MBTA announced that it would be running with reduced service, leading to longer wait times.
Several people were injured Thursday afternoon in a multi-vehicle highway crash in Boston, according to Massachusetts State Police. Troopers responded to the crash on Interstate 93 South near Exit 15 at about 3:30 p.m., police said in a statement. As of Thursday evening, one person is "in serious condition." Fire officials and emergency responders were on the scene to render aid to the crash victims, according to police. The left two highway lanes were closed.
Local News Boston police said "multiple institutions" have received similar threats, Suffolk University police said in an update sent to the university community. An emailed bomb to Suffolk University prompted the school to temporarily shut down a campus library Monday morning, a university official said. The threat targeted the Mildred F. Sawyer Library on Tremont Street, Suffolk University Vice President of Media Relations Greg Gatlin told Boston.com. Boston police swept the library as a precaution and deemed it all clear, Gatlin said.
Andover native Romano Duncan, 25, has the kind of "drawped ah" Boston accent that turned Rob Mariano into "Boston Rob" on "Survivor." The voice of Duncan, is, as one Instagram commenter said - perhaps without even knowing Duncan's name - "the voice of Dunkin." The internet has a new favorite video - and I dare you to watch it only once. In fact, I need you to watch this now.
Anastaiya Colon, 27, was at ICON, a nightclub in Boston's Theater District, in the early hours of Dec. 21 when she suffered a fatal medical episode. Following the incident, her loved ones insisted that the club's staff did not respond professionally and failed to control crowds. City regulators suspended ICON's entertainment license pending an assessment of any potential violations. During a hearing Tuesday, they heard from attorneys representing the club and people who were with Colon the night she died.