Public school students in Cambridge have the day off today in what officials believe is the first time a Massachusetts school district has scheduled a holiday to recognize an Islamic holy day. […]

Compared to a decade ago, fewer Americans have a cluster of risk factors that together can signal heart troubles and diabetes down the line, according to a new study. […]

A Cambridge, Mass. biotech, bluebird bio, has plans to begin a late-stage trial this year of a potential drug to treat a rare, inherited disorder that affects male children. […]

A lot going on in the beer world, and with a lot of time off lately, I'm starting to fall behind on it all. […]

SAP has significantly improved the security of its products over the past few years but many of its customers are negligent with their deployments, which exposes them to potential attacks that could cripple their businesses, according to security researchers. […]

The weather Sunday, June 16, was excellent - sunny and warm but not hot - as it seems to accompany what has become an annual Father's Day tradition in Belmont. […]

A lot of talk is thrown around these days about what a desirable place to live Somerville is. […]

Present Alderman for Ward 5, Courtney O'Keefe, is having a campaign rally/kickoff tonight, Wednesday, June 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Olde Magoun's Salon, right in Magoun Square next to CVS on Medford Street. […]

We now know who's officially running for office in Somerville in 2013. The following candidates have all submitted signatures and had their signatures certified by the Somerville Election Department , which means they will appear on ballots this fall. […]

In Somerville, disabled people have a long history of fighting for full accessibility to the facilities, non-discriminatory treatments in all walks of life and equality of human rights. […]

In a 5-0 vote, the Boston School Committee has adopted a new District Wellness Policy. […]

A lot going on in the beer world, and with a lot of time off lately, I'm starting to fall behind on it all. […]

Confessed killer John V. Martorano today completed three days on the witness stand in the racketeering and murder trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, and then walked out of the courtroom, a free man despite having killed 20 people. […]

When James McCoubrey heard he is reportedly the oldest man in the world, he said, "That's a bunch of bunk," according to his 84-year-old daughter. […]

The city of Boston is expanding its beetle-fighting program to help stop the spread of the nasty elm bark beetle that threatens to destroy trees in the city's parks. […]