Holiday revelers say there’s no other place they’d rather be to celebrate America’s 249th birthday than Boston, coming out early and often for Fourth of July festivities.

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron said Monday that he’s leaving the band after nearly 30 years. The 62-year-old Cameron announced his departure in a social media post.

With illegal firework activity always popping off this week, Boston Police has launched a fireworks reporting hotline for the holiday weekend.

Fourth of July celebrations are set to kick off around Boston this Thursday and Friday: Here’s what to expect.

Ahead of the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular this Friday, officials planning for the massive celebration are warning attendees on the Esplanade to remain vigilant and stay safe.

A Wu administration official has been placed on unpaid leave but is still employed by the City of Boston months after being arrested on assault charges.

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Crowds flocked to Castle Island to check out Old Ironsides and her annual Fourth of July turnaround in Boston Harbor, along with a 21-gun salute.

Local News Boston’s White Stadium renovation sparks neighborhood clash ‘I am funded by nobody’ A community media event at White Stadium featured those who are in favor of the renovations.

The Boston Teachers Union has endorsed Mayor Michelle Wu in her bid for reelection, the union announced Thursday.

Boston Legacy FC has signed defenders Emerson Elgin and Laurel Ansbrow to contracts through 2027. Ansbrow has a team-held option for 2028.

A top Wu administration cabinet official was cleared of any wrongdoing after an external review into sexual misconduct allegations that were leveled against him by an ex-city employee who was fired… ...