An upper-story porch collapsed on a Dorchester triple-decker, sending nine people to the hospital, according to authorities. The Boston Fire Department and Boston EMS responded to 39 Harwood St. in Dorchester at around 10 p.m. Friday for reports of a porch collapse. There, they found the third-story porch broken into a v-like shape. Boston EMS
U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high Friday, another milestone in the market’s remarkable recovery from a springtime plunge. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, finishing above its previous record set in February. The key measure of Wall Street’s health fell nearly 20% from February 19 through April 8. The market’s complete turnaround from its deep
Massachusetts is facing a structural failure in its disability services system, due to a failure to support the workforce. This does not only have a real human cost; it also creates an economic loss for the Commonwealth. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for the daily care, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press There will soon be a doughnut-sized hole in McDonald’s U.S. menu. McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme said Tuesday that they’re ending their partnership on July 2, a little more than a year after it was announced. Krispy Kreme said demand for its doughnuts at McDonald’s wasn’t strong enough to recoup its