With the risk of infection lurking in every encounter, local singles are increasingly swearing off random hook-ups. Are we about to enter a new Victorian era—or is something else afoot?

We’ve still got schools at the top of the class.

The Broad Institute’s Alina Chan believes COVID-19 could have escaped from a Chinese lab. What if it’s not as wild a theory as the world’s preeminent scientists say it is?

He’s recovering from the attack and “will be back at work in the coming days.”

Because that’s where we are right now.

As the weather changes, we shouldn’t change our instincts to gather outdoors.

The MBTA says an increase is on the table as it seeks to solve its pandemic-era budget woes. It shouldn’t be.

We went straight to the source and asked.

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone on how his city is charting its own course during the coronavirus crisis.

Our annual ranking of the best public high schools in towns or districts within, or partially within, 495.

In a time of major upheaval, what does the future hold for higher learning in Boston? Five hometown college and university leaders peer into their crystal ball—and what they see might surprise you.

I never considered leaving Boston. Ever. Then the pandemic hit.

If everything pans out, this could be the best news I’ve heard in months.

Transit experts say there are a series of actions the city can take.

Could this be the end of our best-loved summer tradition as we know it?