Boston was then and still remains to a great extent America’s most Irish of cities, and Ray Flynn’s arrival in the Mayor’s Office heralded the arrival of a different type of first citizen.

Off the heels of its third camp of the summer, the Boston College Eagles football program will have another prospect event on Tuesday, a 7-on-7 tournament.

Major traffic delays are anticipated near Boston again this weekend as a second round of lane closures is scheduled to accommodate construction work on the Mass Pike in Newton and Weston ...

Apr 4, 2010; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) reacts after a three point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2nd half at the TD Banknorth Garden.

Boston also had the best defense in the league that year and that created a perfect storm that would propel them to the best record in the league at 66-16.

During his time with the Celtics, Allen wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 16.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, winning a title in 2008.

Boston police responded to the intersection of Gordon and Pomeroy Streets shortly before 8:10 p.m. for a report that a person had been shot, Boston Police spokesperson John Boyle said in an email.

BOSTON — The state’s top leaders are condemning the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses over the weekend and calling for an end to political violence.

High schools: TMC urged to stage more tournament games at neutral sites North Andover’s Angel Sanchez, left, and Franklin’s Wyatt Herndon go after a loose ball during a March 3 boys basketball ...

Showers spread across Massachusetts Saturday morning, meaning spectators and participants in the Boston Pride parade or any of the “No Kings” protests should be prepared for wet conditions. In ...

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