Mary Saladna

A parking lot in South Boston has been converted into VISA Street Soccer Park, a new facility with two mini pitches and programs designed to teach soccer and promote teamwork.

Burlington is gearing up for World Cup watch parties, with local businesses and town leaders planning events for soccer fans.

Somerville is extending bar hours and planning community events as the World Cup brings fans together next month.

Campanelli Stadium in Brockton will host official FIFA World Cup watch parties later this month, highlighting the historic participation of Haiti and Cape Verde.

Sean and Chiara Keenan gained a blessing but lost a home over the weekend, after their Winthrop, Massachusetts, home went up in flames.

Jurors have reached verdicts on most charges in the trial of Alvin Campbell Jr., accused of posing as a ride-share driver to attack women.

A teen was arrested in a South Boston lemonade stand robbery, and neighbors later rallied to support the young siblings.

Jurors reached verdicts Thursday on all but one charge in the trial of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell's brother, Alvin Campbell Jr., who is accused of raping several women while posing as a ride-share driver.

A New Hampshire man is in critical condition after a tick bite led to a rare Powassan virus infection.

Scotland fans in Boston are draining taps and setting sales records as bars rush to keep up before Friday's match.