City Councilor Ed Flynn writes a letter to Mayor Wu and Chief of Streets...
I’m writing today to highlight feedback from my neighbors and constituents in District 2 regarding the city’s response to the significant snowstorm that occurred on Sunday, January 25th, and well into Monday, January 26th. First, I would like to thank our dedicated city employees who worked under very difficult...
Can you save a public parking spot after a snowstorm? The debate rages on
Boston resident Maureen Dahill knows how far people will go to save a public parking spot after a snowstorm. "People get so crazy because it takes so long to shovel out your car," Dahill says, so they use random items as placeholders. "I've seen a Rob Gronkowski cutout, like a...
Milton house fire started by homeowner using blowtorch to clear ice
MILTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A home in Milton went up in flames Friday when the homeowner said he was using a blowtorch to clear ice from the roof. Sky 7 HD flew over the home on Craig Street shortly after 4 p.m., showing thick smoke billowing out of the roof.
Suspects arrested in Everett residential break-ins
EVERETT, MA — The Everett Police Department arrested three suspects in connection with a series of residential building break-ins throughout the city in January. The department’s Impact Unit led the investigation, with assistance from the Criminal Investigation Unit and the Special Criminal Investigation Unit. On...
Mass. woman charged after police say she kept 28 dogs in U-Haul during freezing...
A Massachusetts woman is facing multiple charges after the Milton Police Department said she was keeping 28 dogs in the back of a U-Haul van. On Dec. 9, 2025, police got multiple calls that a U-Haul van parked in the driveway was running with dogs barking in the back. It was 26 degrees outside and the caller was...
Manhole fire causes traffic backups, knocks out power to hundreds in Boston
A fire in a manhole snagged traffic and knocked out power to several hundred customers in Boston on Friday. Fire officials said they were called to the fire in a manhole at Cambridge Street at Staniford Street – near the Bowdoin MBTA station – around 10 a.m. Crews are still working as of late Friday afternoon. ...
Boston Chops and Two Neighborhood Favorites Close in Boston in January 2026
In January 2026, several well-known Boston restaurants announced permanent closures, marking a notable shift in the city’s dining landscape. The exits reflect broader operational shifts and ownership changes across Boston’s restaurant scene. Restaurants Bid Adieu to Boston Neighborhood in January 2026. From upscale...
Judge questions need to remove prosecutor in ‘Turtleboy’ witness intimidation case
The judge overseeing the witness intimidation cases against the blogger Aidan Kearney appeared skeptical that a special prosecutor needed to be removed from the case over a potential conflict of interest, suggesting instead that another lawyer be brought on the case to resolve the issue. Lawyers for the blogger...
‘Zero warning’: Thawing ice causing close calls, expensive home repairs
Ice that’s melting on people’s roofs across Massachusetts is leading to close calls and expensive home repairs.
Fire breaks out at home in Milton
MILTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A home went up in flames in Milton Friday, sending thick smoke shooting out of the roof. Sky 7 HD flew over the home on Craig Street shortly after 4 p.m., where several firefighters are working to contain the fire. No word yet if anyone was...

















