As the snow begins to melt and the warmer weather of spring starts to creep in, many people will be heading back outdoors into nature, and for many, that means returning to a local public park.

Boston Common has transformed into a holiday destination with lights, winter activities and cheer. This season, the Holiday Drone Show on the Common has added a new light to the park’s long‑standing ...

Festivities for First Night 2026 begin at 10 a.m. and will take place across 10 different locations in Boston, including Boston Common, Long Wharf, Copley Square and City Hall Plaza. Here's where to ...

From an ice skating show at the country’s oldest public park to an open game of old-fashioned dodgeball, here are no-cost ...

Demonstrators gathered Wednesday night to condemn the shooting by an ICE officer outside the Park Street station.

BOSTON (WHDH) - A suspicious device drew a large police response to Boston Common Thursday night. Police said park rangers spotted the device in the middle of the park; when officers investigated they ...

With many calling Boston Common "a disaster" because of crime and drug use, the city is looking to amp up its efforts to revitalize the common with a newly released action plan for Boston's downtown.

Hundreds of transgender pride flags were removed from the Boston Common memorial on Wednesday, sparking outrage and a vow from city officials to stand up to hate."Boston stands with our trans ...

One of Boston’s most exciting spring restaurant openings comes just in time for warmer weather. The beloved Flour Bakery has taken over the concession stand in Boston Common, bringing to the small ...

When Joanne Chang first stepped inside the Boston Common concession pavilion—where the award-winning restaurateur is about to open the 10th location of Flour Bakery & Cafe—she quickly noticed the ...