Missing woman sought in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, MA — Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 62-year-old woman. The Cambridge Police Department is looking to check the well-being of Maxine Griffith, who is unhoused and has known ties to Cambridge, Somerville and Boston. Griffith is described as a Black woman, 5...
Governor Nominates Judges to Serve on Juvenile Court, Boston Municipal Court
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey nominated Michelle Licciardi to serve as an Associate Justice of the Boston Municipal Court and Kristin Michaud to serve as an Associate Justice of the Juvenile Court. Both nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation. "I am proud to...
Florentine Sandwich Darling Plots Downtown Crossing Takeover
Florence’s cult-favorite sandwich shop All'Antico Vinaio is closing in on a second Boston address, this time in Downtown Crossing. City paperwork and local reporting connect the brand to a planned restaurant at 330 Washington St, a compact counter-service spot with seats for roughly 20 people. The expansion follows...
Boston restaurant named one of most anticipated openings in 2026
A restaurant set to debut in Boston this year has been selected as one of the most anticipated openings of 2026 by a national publication. Rosa y Marigold, a Peruvian restaurant opening its doors in Back Bay this spring, was named by The Hollywood Reporter in a story titled “The Openings Everyone Will Be Talking...
Suspect, officers exchange gunfire in Brockton, Mass.
BROCKTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Brockton, Massachusetts police are investigating an officer involved shots fired that happened early Sunday morning. According to a release, just after 2 a.m., officers found a vehicle of interest they were looking for involved an ongoing gunshots investigation from earlier in the week The...
Town leaders approve $122.7M budget with at least 35-40 job cuts
During what officials called a “Super Saturday” marathon meeting, the Finance Committee voted to approve all town and school budgets totaling $122.7 million, with at least 35-40 job cuts. The goal is to close the town’s $7.7 million deficit for fiscal 2027. Select Board member Jim Zisson...
Councilors, Pressley doubling down on demands for bodycam footage after deadly police shooting
The vote comes just weeks after the fatal police shooting in Roxbury yielded a controversial manslaughter charge for the officer involved. City councilors are calling on Boston police to update their policies for releasing body-worn camera footage — a push for greater transparency after a recent police shooting in...
🚨 Off-Duty Officer Helps Catch Suspect in Dorchester Break-In
Around 3:58 AM on Friday, March 27, 2026, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to reports of someone pulling on car door handles near Saint Brendan Road and Hilltop Street. An off-duty officer saw the suspect trying to open several vehicles and later entering a home on Rockne Ave, where a homeowner...
Police searching for armed robber who broke into Beverly mansion, tied up victim
Someone broke into a North Shore seaside mansion and assaulted a person inside before stealing several items, including a vehicle, Saturday morning. Police in Beverly, Massachusetts, confirm they are currently investigating the armed home invasion and robbery that occurred at a Paine Avenue home. It was called into...
Shooting under investigation in Brockton
A large police investigation is underway in Brockton.
