Boston police arrest man, charge him with burglary
A Hyde Park man has been arrested and charged with burglary offenses following an overnight larceny.
Three Stories: The Triple-Decker and Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis
Jennifer Smith has been covering housing and development in Massachusetts for more than a decade, first for the Dorchester Reporter and now at the CommonWealth Beacon. She’s come to accept a reputation as “the most three-decker-enthusiastic person that you could find inside a 12 mile radius.”. In fact,...
Brockton Police ‘no confidence’ vote; Crocetti’s market: Top stories
Brockton police sergeants, captains, and lieutenants cast a "no confidence" vote in Chief Brenda Pérez, citing "incompetent management." What we know. Read Brockton police supervisors' scathing rebuke of Chief Pérez here. Ex-Brockton driving school owner Carlos Cardoso, who pled guilty in the RMV fraud case, was...
Healey Bets Big on Single Stair Gambit to Crack Boston Housing Gridlock
Gov. Maura Healey is taking a swing at one of Massachusetts' most entrenched building rules, signing an executive order Thursday to explore whether the state's long‑standing two‑stair mandate can be safely loosened for mid‑rise apartment buildings. Supporters argue that letting some projects use a single stair could...
Massachusetts lowers flags to half-staff to honor fallen soldier Robert R. Arnold
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert R. Arnold, 27, of Roslindale, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on February 1, 2026. Born on February 15, 1998, he was a resident of the Roslindale neighborhood in Boston. Arnold served as a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years before joining the...
Boston police officer fires weapon during incident in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - A Boston police officer discharged their firearm during an incident in Dorchester late Saturday night, officials said. An officer who responded to the incident on Cushing Avenue around 10:30 p.m. fired their weapon but no one was shot, according to Boston police. The suspect in the incident...
Another Gov. Shutdown Causes Trouble At Logan Airport
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Dozens of flight delays and cancellations kicked off Valentine's Day at Boston Logan Airport, following the first day of another government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security. It’s been over three months since a 43-day Government-wide shutdown ended back in November. After...
After 27 years without violence, convicted murderer in Mass. granted second chance
After shooting three men in the head at the age of 19, a Massachusetts man has been granted parole after refraining from violence for the past 27 years. On May 25, 1994, 18-year-old Carlos Araujo, his brother, 19-year-old Manuel Araujo and 25-year-old Kepler Desir drove from Boston to Brockton to pick up 19-year-old...
Bob Eats Boston: The Irish Cottage, Methuen
Join me for some delicious Celtic classic food at The Irish Cottage in Methuen. You don't have to wait for St Patrick's Day to enjoy their warm hospitality!. Bob is a native New Englander, growing up (sorta) in Maine where his love for radio started at a young age. While in high school he hosted radio shows on a...
Boston schools officials outline 400 staff cuts, priority investments in proposed budget
Boston Public Schools officials outlined their upcoming financial plan for schools Thursday evening, for the first time sharing specifics about the loss of over 400 positions in next year's budget and hearing comment from the public and school committee. The staffing losses include 265 teaching positions and 161...
