Large-scale battery storage isn't new, but as more projects appear across Massachusetts, residents are asking the right questions: Why do we need this? Is it safe? They deserve clear answers.

People aren't leaving Massachusetts because Mount Holyoke isn't caught up on geothermal energy use. They're leaving, or deciding not to move here, in large part because the state is woefully short of affordable housing.

Cyclist Lance Armstrong was formally stripped of his seven Tour de France victories and received a lifetime ban from Olympic sports.

Could a change to the Patriots' starting lineup help keep the winning streak alive? We answer that and more in this week's Patriots mailbag.

Boston Zoning Commission Chair Michael Nichols, who heads a downtown advocacy group, said he plans to recuse himself from Wednesdays vote on a contentious zoning plan that would clear the way for more skyscrapers downtown.

While Plymouth may be known for turkey dinners and the Pilgrims, its food scene has evolved into an awesome melting pot embracing global cuisine. Consider taking on one, a few or all of these international culinary spots.

Washington often talks about lowering healthcare costs but ignores one of the simplest ways to do it: addressing the problem of obesity seriously.

In a world where people on social media will believe almost anything, a supremely accomplished business titan is captured just in time for the imminent lunar eclipse that will carry them all back to her galactic throne room.

Celtics season preview: After turning over its roster this offseason, can Boston succeed in its new identity as gritty underdogs?

My boyfriend's sisters tried to downplay what he did, dismissing Grandpa's behavior as "he's just a scamp!"

Brad Marchand came out on top in his return to the Garden in a wild finish, the Panthers beating the Bruins, 4-3.

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday brought charges against a Georgia man who was arrested a day earlier by police after his family contacted authorities saying he planned a shooting at Atlanta's international airport.

In nonleague girls soccer action, Taylor Bello finished with three goals and an assist to power Hingham to a 5-2 victory over Marshfield. In the Patriot League, Brooke Blahut netted a hat trick as North Quincy blanked Pembroke 7-0. Gabbie Monagle-Fleming scored twice and Teagan Graham had two assists as Concord-Carlisle (9-1-4) shut out Wayland […]

After the smashing delighted the crowds, the elephants ate the squash fragments.

A decorated Air Force veteran imprisoned for four months for possessing firearms without a Massachusetts license could be released any day after a judge veered away from a prior court determination that found him dangerous.

In yet another even-matched showing between this years masters of ties, No. 15 Concord-Carlisle (8-3-5) and No. 25 Acton-Boxboro (7-4-6) proved it once again Tuesday night by playing to a 1-1 draw.

Boston Public Schools has achieved a "silver" ranking for their school meal program after overhauling their food types, sourcing and preparation in recent years, according to a report from a national profit released Tuesday.

Naroditsky traded a physical chess board for a keyboard to keep playing through lockdown.

How many steps do you need each day? Boston researchers found 4,000 steps led to health benefits for older group

A contingent of protesters surrounded the masked officers, shouting ICE out of New York."

Arizona's Democratic attorney general filed the lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Grijalva.

"It's a tough hole into the wind and you need a good tee shot," Morrow said of the playoff hole. "I knew if I hit a par I had a chance, and I was able to hit a good tee shot, follow it with a wedge and two-putt for the victory."

Jaylen Brown (hamstring) was officially listed as questionable for the Celtics' regular-season opener against the 76ers.

San Francisco hasn't seen the same federal immigration enforcement as other cities.

The posts came from DHS and one of its spokespeople.