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MELROSE, MA — Police are warning residents about a scam caller impersonating a Melrose Police Department officer. The department’s dispatch received a report earlier today of a scam call where the person was pretending to be “Officer Wilson” of the Melrose Police Department. The reporting party...

The pink Italian aperitivo is showing up on cocktail menus around the city. Here’s where to find a Sarti spritz in Boston. The reign of the Aperol spritz may be over because there’s a new drink in town: the Sarti spritz. The Sarti spritz — made with three...

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The City of Somerville has gone four years without a fatal crash. Mayor Jake Wilson said it is not a coincidence. “While we recognize that we are one mistake away from seeing that streak broken, we don't think it's an accident that we're seeing this reduction in those crashes because

East Boston neighbors can't seem to avoid parking tickets after a litany of road closures makes getting around the neighborhood extremely difficult.

The City of Quincy, Massachusetts, is inviting residents and visitors to “save the date” for Quincy’s Open Heritage Day, a free, citywide celebration of local history happening Saturday, September 26th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. According to the City of Quincy, the event will open the doors to Quincy’s historic propert

A Lynn woman won $2 million on a Powerball ticket purchased in Massachusetts.

BOSTON, MA — Karen Read says her latest lawsuit is meant to expose what she calls corruption, bigotry and misogyny inside two Massachusetts police departments. She filed the case Thursday against the Massachusetts State Police and the Town of Canton Police Department, nearly a year after a jury acquitted her of killing

BELMONT, Mass. — Leader Bank has purchased 72 Leonard St. in Belmont for $2.825 million, acquiring a former Bank of America location in the town’s central business district. The seller, Newman Properties, in partnership with New-Bar LLC, announced the sale Aug. 11. The property features a dedicated drive-thru,...

Boston has become the first city in Massachusetts to earn a Certified Welcoming designation, receiving a 4-star rating from the national nonprofit Welcoming America for its work supporting immigrant inclusion and belonging. Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Welcoming America an

BOSTON, Mass. (WJAR) — A man from Fall River is facing multiple firearms-related charges after a pursuit in Boston at the city's Dominican Festival. According to the Boston Police Department, officers at the festival noticed 21-year-old Tavarys Bullock grabbing his waistband multiple times as they attempted to clear a