A hazmat response closed it briefly before it was determined to be baking soda.

Promising a shift in how crime is prosecuted in the county, Rollins beat independent Michael Maloney.

Voters decided to keep legislation protecting the rights of the state’s trans residents.

The union-backed effort to set new mandates for nurse staffing levels has failed.

The latest on the top races as results come in.

In what might be one of the least competitive races in the country.

She brushed off a challenge from Geoff Diehl. Now what?

Cool, cool.

A pair of ballot questions, a Senate race, and a long-shot challenge to Charlie Baker take center stage in the midterms.

The Boston social climber had it all—including a secret that would cost her everything.

Boston is probably the greatest sports city in the world. But what if I don’t care? 

You’re invited to “Bike to Vote” this year.

Police are still searching for whoever scrawled racist messages on the school in spray paint.

He’s standing up for transgender rights, kid.

Our guide to what your favorite local stars are hoping you’ll buy this holiday season.