There're few ideas more apocalyptic-sounding to Bostonians than "rats that can drive." That's exactly what's happening in Virginia, where research lab rats have discovered a love for driving cars ...

Boston’s booming rat population is likely linked to the warming climate, according to a new study that looked at rat population trends in 16 cities around the globe. The study found more rats ...

What's happening: South Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is pushing for a dedicated pest control office and appointed "rat czar" to streamline the city's efforts to neutralize the rodent population.

We also saw a list of names submitted for trademark in October - Boston Wicked ... posted in 2015 showing a rat carrying a slice of pizza down the steps to a subway station in Manhattan.