On May 31, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old rising senior at Milford High School, was unexpectedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, officials while en route to volleyball practice. The news of his detainment quickly spread throughout the Milford...

He was the “ideal citizen” and had a “clean slate.” An active community member who has been in the U.S. since he was five years old, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva was on his way to volleyball practice when he was arrested by federal agents. Gomes, an 18-year-old junior at...

More than 300 people gathered at the Science Center at Harvard University May 27 to rally against President Donald Trump’s administration for attempting to block the institution’s ability to enroll international students. Harvard has been a prominent target of Trump, who...

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood — a bump in the night, a voice in the wind or a spirit in your closet, you might want to call Boston Paranormal Investigators.  New England is no stranger to the paranormal, with hundreds of preserved historical sites...

Throughout May, Bostonians can find events all across the city in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or AANHPI, Heritage Month. From the Panda Fest to movie screenings at the Boston Public Library, there’s something for everyone. For Boston’s...

With more than 30,000 runners, 500,000 spectators and 9,000 volunteers over the course of 26.2 miles, the 129th Boston Marathon represented the heart and persevering spirit of the city. Clear sunny skies, light winds and boisterous cheers boosted runners to cross the iconic finish...

Yellow blooms of daffodils can be spotted across the city during marathon weekend in Boston: in the soil leading to the Back Bay Fens, in a pot on someone's front porch or planted along the Boston Marathon route, accompanied by stickers that read “Boston Strong Marathon Daffodils.” Leading...

The Boston Marathon is a beloved part of Boston history, holding the title of the world’s oldest annual marathon since its inception in 1897. From only 18 local entrants in its first year, the marathon has grown to nearly 32,000 entrants in the 2025 race — and almost half...

More than 400 individuals, including more than 300 Massachusetts healthcare workers, have signed an open letter dated April 16 urging hospitals and healthcare institutions to implement greater protections for vulnerable patients amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on...

With enchanting elements, gripping music, heartbreaking falls and glistening gold, the Ice Skating Union World Figure Skating Championship took over Boston’s TD Garden March 25 to March 30. Hosting an array of events — including men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs and...

More than 50,000 people attended the Boston “Hands Off” rally April 5, joining thousands of other Americans across the nation in an organized mass protest against the Trump administration. A sea of colorful signs, flags and costumes flooded Boston Common, with protesters...

Over 50,000 people gathered in Boston Common April 5 for a “Hands Off Massachusetts” rally and march protesting the policies of President Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and their political allies, according to 50501 Press Representative Rebecca Winter. The Boston...