The work stoppage “has pushed our justice system to the brink,” according to Boston Bar Association President Matt McTyge.

A suspect is in custody Thursday after crashing a stolen car near Encore casino, then carjacking a Republic Services trash ...

A man is in custody after stealing and crashing two vehicles, including a garbage truck, in the area of the Encore Casino in Everett. The situation that demanded a major police response and shut down ...

Residents and businesses in more than a dozen communities across eastern Massachusetts are continuing to creatively manage trash disposal amid the monthlong Republic Services waste collection strike.

Meanwhile, in a separate lawsuit, cities and towns suing Republic lost their bid to force the company to pick up their trash.

There continues to be little progress as waste collection workers from Republic Services remain on strike a month into the ...