November 26 — December 11, 2025

Boston police arrested four people on shoplifting charges Friday following a series of thefts at retail stores in the South End and Back Bay, according to police reports.

The South End made history Tuesday night as 311 Omakase became Boston's first-ever restaurant to receive a Michelin star, marking a milestone moment for the neighborhood's dining scene in the prestigious guide's inaugural Boston edition.

Rosie's Place raised a record-breaking $1,015,000 at its annual Funny Women...Serious Business luncheon held November 6 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center, the organization announced.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston received the largest single donation in its 126-year history — a $2 million gift from longtime supporters Arthur and Paula Rabe of Chestnut Hill, the organization announced this week.

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Community volunteers in Boston's South End collected nearly 180 discarded needles in less than a week from a neighborhood park, highlighting ongoing concerns about public drug use in the area, Boston.com reported.

A Dorchester man is facing charges after allegedly attacking and carjacking an Uber driver in Boston's South End last week, according to the Boston Globe.

Dimitris Niflis received the Excellence in Best Practices Award at the Association for Behavioral Healthcare's annual Salute to Excellence Awards ceremony...