Mutated 'Super Lice,' Boston Cop Arrested, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a suspect invokes Donald Trump's name after allegedly beating and urinating on a homeless man in a T station.

BREAKING: Jimmy Carter Says Cancer Has Spread To Brain

The former president held a press conference Thursday in Atlanta.

National Braille Press Receives Grant from People's United Community Foundation of Eastern Massachusetts

NBP to utilize grant to promote “Great Expectations” program

Mutated 'Super Lice' Invade Massachusetts

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

Getting Baby from Breast to Bottle

Trouble getting your baby to accept a bottle? Here are some helpful tips to help with the transition.

Thousands of Boston Students Still Don't Know Where They'll Go To School

Superintendent Tommy Chang said a software glitch has forced employees to assign students to different schools by hand.

Chess Lessons at #TheLounge

Join us Saturday afternoons for FREE novice and intermediate chess lessons at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Ashley Madison Data Leak Includes Boston City Hall Workers

Of the millions exposed in the love affair site hack, some can be traced to government offices in Massachusetts.

Billiards Tournaments at The Lounge

Thursday, August 27th Join us after work on Thursdays in August for fun and informal, single-elimination billiards tournaments.

Blitz Chess Tournament at Faneuil Hall

Wednesday, August 26th We're bringing a little friendly competition to the chess area at The Lounge.

Reebok CrossFit Back Bay

Free CrossFit session at Faneuil Hall Marketplace!

Man Invokes Trump's Name After Alleged Attack on Homeless Man

Two brothers are being held after allegedly beating and urinating on a homeless man in a T station. "Donald Trump was right," one said.

Boston Police Officer Arraigned for Alleged Domestic Assault and Battery

Patrick McCarthy, 35, was arraigned Wednesday in Lowell District Court on a charge of assault and battery on a household member.

Boat Explodes, Grenade Detonated, Sex Offender Alert, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, several local high schools are among the best in the country, and a Massachusetts woman is the first transgender White House staffer.

After Spike in Violence, Boston Relaunches Gun Buyback Program

The BPD will give out $200 Visa gift cards to those who participate in the gun buyback program.

Beating the Odds: Top Schools That Succeed Despite Inequality

Schools are spread across the country. None in Massachusetts made the list.

Massachusetts High Schools Ranked Among Nation's Top 500

Nineteen schools in the commonwealth made the list, and Dover-Sherborn cracks the top 20 in the country, according to Newsweek's rankings.

South Boston SafePlace: Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss

Samaritans' peer support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide will be meeting this evening at South Boston's Labouré Center.

Seal vs. Shark Battle, Manhole Explosion, Marathon Bomber Wants New Trial: MA Patch Today

Boston 2024's lowballed estimates, teens charged after police chase, Northeastern University fined, makeshift toilets at Jimmy Buffet show.

Last Hope K9 Rescue to host 3rd annual gala to benefit local rescue dogs

Last Hope K9 Rescue to host 3rd annual gala to benefit rescue dogs. Enjoy a sponsored bar, three course meal, live band, and auctions.

Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive at CambridgeSide - NOW through August 23

Join CambridgeSide in helping to fill up school backpacks for the children of the East End House.

Report Reveals Boston 2024 Organizers Drastically Underestimated Costs

Organizers underestimated the cost for construction for hosting the 2024 Olympic Games by as much as $970 million.

Mass Fallen Heroes Host Their Second Annual "Fenway for the Fallen" Celebrity Softball Game at Fenway Park

Military Combat Veterans, Local and National Celebrities and Gold Star Family Members Play Ball in America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

Boston Marathon Bomber Wants New Trial Outside City

Tsarnaev’s lawyers filed legal documents on Monday that outline why the convicted bomber is deserving of a new trial.

Body Found, Crashes, Almanac's Winter Warning, and Local Journalist Passes Away: MA Patch Today

Plus, principal says, “I did not resign,” shark warnings, Coast Guard rescue, bobcat sightings, and more.

Study: Boston is the 7th Most Educated City in America

WalletHub recently conducted a study to determine the most educated and least educated cities across America.

Mayor Walsh Urges Bostonians to Stay Safe Amid Extreme Heat

This week's forecast calls for several days of extreme heat.

Joslin Diabetes Center Hosts Ritmos De Salud

Latin Music, Dancing and Cuisine Benefitting Joslin’s Latino Diabetes Initiative with special guest Luis Tiant!

2016 National Women Build Spokesperson Sarah Valentini Partners With Eugene Mattie Associates To Raise Funds During Home Show

radius financial group inc. Co-Founder & CEO Sarah Valentini and Renowned Homebuilder Align To Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity

G-Force Shipping Cracks Inc. 500|5000's Fastest Growing Companies in the Nation List for Second Consecutive Year

South Shore Logistics and Transportation Provider Honored as one of Nation’s Fastest Growing Companies with 165% Three-Year Revenue Growth

5 Tips for Weight Loss

5 things you can start doing to day to begin losing weight

Red Sox Manager Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Tax-Free Weekend Is Here, Pot Dispensary Probe: MA Patch Today

Plus, a local park was named after local hero Pete Frates and police have reopened the case of a Woburn teenager who disappeared in 1989.

Teen Hiker Missing, 2 Killed in JP Shooting, 'Ghostbusters' Filming in Town: MA Patch Today

Plus, a pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train and police are looking for suspects accused of breaking into 40 cars.

Recent Rash of Killing Leaves Boston Shaken

Five people across the Boston area were shot and killed Wednesday night, leaving Mayor Walsh “saddened and disturbed."

Boston 2024 Planner Becomes Director of Imagine Boston 2030

Sarah Myerson will oversee the two-year public engagement process to create a roadmap for success leading up to Boston’s 400th birthday.

One of a Kind Free Arts Festival across Boston Sept. 10 - 15 Ending with Major Concert at The Hatch Shell

A free family festival inspired by the creative spirit of artist Fay Chandler.

Boston Comic Con 2015 Featuring Industry Icon Stan Lee, A-List Celebrities, and Comic Book Creators is Tremendous Success

Boston’s eighth annual comic con considered among the top comic conventions in the U.S.

Jean Cole Harris, 89, Former Newspaper Reporter

Some say Harris was the first to realize the string of murders committed by the "Boston Strangler" was the work of a single serial killer.

What Can You Buy Tax-Free Aug. 15-16 in Massachusetts?

Planning to go on a shopping spree during the upcoming tax-free weekend? Here are the rules you need to know before you go.

Police Seek Gunman After Man Shot Dead in Kendall Square

A man was shot dead near the Marriot Hotel in Cambridge Wednesday night, police say.