Regional

New Bedford Ranks in Solar Power Report

By Samantha LeComte
New Bedford was highlighted as one of four “little cities that could”. With 54 watts of energy per person currently, New Bedford has more megawatts of solar power per capita than both Boston (19 watts per person) and Providence (four watts per person) combined.

Magazine Photoshoot Brings Boston Back to the Finish Line

By Mandy Cordero
Survivors, emergency responders and of course, Mayor Marty Walsh, stood tall in Copley Square for the Sports Illustrated photoshoot. The magazine will commemorate the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings in their upcoming issue.

Boston Marathon Finish Line Bomb Hoax

By Stephanie De La Cruz
Two loud booms were heard Tuesday night near the Boston Marathon finish line on the one-year anniversary of the famous road race bombing.

More Marathon Safety Plans Announced

By Dustin Wlodkowski
The safety preparations for this year’s Boston Marathon are now public. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and other city leaders outlined the plans this afternoon at City Hall.

Investigators Discover Cause of Beacon Street Fire

By Korey O’Brien
Investigators announced this morning that the fire at 298 Beacon Street in Boston that killed two firefighters last week was caused by welders working at the back of the building.

Fallen Firefighter Michael Kennedy Laid to Rest

By Brittany Gervais
Fallen Boston firefighter Michael Kennedy was honored by his family, friends, and companions Thursday morning during a funeral service in West Roxbury. Kennedy was one of the two fallen heroes who died battling a 9-alarm fire in the city’s Back Bay area last week.

Bill Looks to End Inmate Shackling

By Joshua Powers
Pregnant women in Massachusetts prisons may no longer be shackled unless they pose a risk of flight or are a safety concern, after bill S-2063 passed unanimously in the Senate.