Movies and TV shows casting in Boston
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Boston “cash mobs” pop up to support struggling stores
Weeks after a burglary at a Dorchester restaurant, a local entrepreneur is responding with a "cash mob." The shopping event is the latest effort to support small Boston-based businesses in this economy. Why it matters: Drives to support small businesses are nothing new, but they've taken on new meaning post-pandemic...
New Hampshire man admits to trafficking multiple high-powered firearms into Bay State
A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to trafficking nine firearms, including two semiautomatic rifles, into Massachusetts over one month, the U.S. Attorney said Wednesday. Dennis T. Michaud, Jr., 23, of Nashua, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of trafficking in...
Will weekend nor’easter hit Massachusetts? See the possible tracks, impacts
The winter storm is expected to develop off the East Coast on Saturday.
UMass Memorial: 7 people suffered heart attacks during snow cleanup after storm
Every one of the heart attack survivors were in their mid 50s to early 80s.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to Lay Off Over 30 Staffers
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston sent out an internal email to staffers on Wednesday notifying them of an impending layoff. MFA Boston Restitutes Two Ceramic Vessels to Descendants of Enslaved Artist David Drake According to the email, which was obtained by Boston area NPR station WBUR , the museum said it faces “an...
Ex-Quincy official charged with embezzlement: Plea deal or trial?
Tom Clasby , the fired director of Quincy's elder services department, is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts of fraud and theft of federal funds. Investigators say he embezzled more than $120,000 in cash and material goods from the city between 2020 to 2024. Defense attorney Claudia Lagos moved for a Rule 11...
Boston police quietly aiding ICE despite mayor’s opposition
In a surprising turn of events, Boston police officers are reportedly sharing information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in apprehending undocumented immigrants with criminal records, despite Mayor Michelle Wu’s explicit policies against such cooperation. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons...
Man Sentenced to Prison After Assaulting ICE Officers During Massachusetts Arrest
Guido Andres Alexander Cuellar-Batres, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, was sentenced in federal court Jan. 12 to eight months in prison and one year of supervised release for attacking ICE officials during a targeted enforcement action. Cuellar-Batres, who has prior charges for assault and battery on a...
Somerville shares heavily redacted Public Library investigation
Somerville shares heavily redacted Public Library investigation. It’s been over a year since three Somerville Public Library West branch employees resigned after learning that a staffer who had allegedly harassed them would be returning to work. It’s unclear how the decision to have the employee resume his position...

















