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Boston City Council is likely to have a lot of familiar faces after Tuesday's election. masslive.com/politics/2025/…

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu soundly beat Josh Kraft in the preliminary election two months ago, leading him to abandon his campaign. On Tuesday, she tied a bow on her reelection. masslive.com/boston/2025/11…

She gave a huge shout out to Mass General staff, whom she called "the absolute best team I’ve ever met." masslive.com/boston/2025/11…

Mayor Michelle Wu said the new contract sought to deepen trust between police and city residents. masslive.com/boston/2025/11…

A family shelter in West Roxbury has met ire from some neighbors, who filed a lawsuit hours after the city's Zoning Board of Appeals approved it. masslive.com/boston/2025/11…

The initiative comes as Boston Public Schools have risen in state rankings over the past three years, despite challenges from federal funding threats. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

The rankings were based on metrics such as the number of costume stores per capita, crime rates and the best potential trick-or-treat stops on Halloween night. masslive.com/news/2025/10/m…

Already overwhelmed food pantries, banks and churches across Massachusetts are scrambling, pleading for donations as more than 1 million people's SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend. masslive.com/news/2025/10/m…

The chain has more than 60 locations in Massachusetts. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

Boston's police commissioner was "caught in a lie — and not a small one," according to Karen Read's lead defense attorney. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

Check out images of Boston's oldest hotel before and after its recent wave of renovations. masslive.com/destinations/2…

City officials hope the program can help these businesses avoid displacement, continue to grow and employ residents, and serve their communities for generations to come. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

A new public dashboard on Boston's unsolved homicides spans decades, with 40 killings from 1975 alone seeking closure for victims' families. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

A developer that had planned to demolish the Watertown Mall to make way for life science lab space has sold the property to a new owner, who wants to keep the mall the way it is. masslive.com/business/2025/…

The MBTA's November maintenance plan will disrupt service on three subway lines and a commuter rail route, with some closures lasting over a week. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

This beloved Mexican food chain is bringing back a food deal that was a huge hit last month. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

Wind speeds exceeding 50 mph hit coastal areas, including Wellfleet and Martha's Vineyard, with more high winds forecast for Thursday. masslive.com/capecod/2025/1…

Boston is on pace for about 34 homicides in 2025. masslive.com/news/2025/10/w…

A 61-year-old woman was identified as the person shot in Roxbury on Monday. masslive.com/boston/2025/10…

Grace by Nia’s menu showcases innovative takes on Southern classics like bourbon peach spare ribs, fried green tomatoes and oxtails and grits. masslive.com/entertainment/…