25 Investigates: State police hit with $25 million lawsuit
The new complaint in Essex Superior Court seeks $25 million in damages. The filing is the latest development in a case that has raised questions about the Massachusetts State Police’s (MSP) handling of an alleged crime involving one of their own.
2 teen girls arrested after Boston police allegedly find multiple firearms, drugs, and a...
Authorities recovered three bags of a substance believed to be cocaine. Two teenage girls are facing multiple charges after police stopped a vehicle in Dorchester Tuesday and allegedly recovered two loaded firearms, a knife, and drugs, authorities said. Officers initially conducted a query on a vehicle without an inspe
Boston spends a special evening with David Lee Roth
Legendary rock frontman David Lee Roth stopped by the Citizens House of Blues in Boston over the weekend as part of his Don’t Love Me, Rent Me World Tour. Fans of all ages made their way to Fenway, looking forward to what would be an evening completely dedicated to Van Halen classics.
MassDOT suspends 8 employees, 4 supervisors amid OT fraud investigation
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says it has suspended eight employees and four supervisors as part of an ongoing investigation into possible overtime fraud at its Charlestown maintenance facility. "MassDOT continues to take these allegations seriously," the agency said in an email Thursday. MassDOT said
2 men stabbed near Brockton playground, rushed to hospital in Boston, police say
Two young men were found stabbed in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Wednesday evening, and one was flown to a Boston hospital for treatment, police said. The other was also taken to Boston as well, according to Brockton police. Both are 19. The incident was reported about 7:37 p.m. on Dover Street,...
Suspect accused of breaking into Harvard dorm and assaulting student arrested
According to the Massachusetts State Police, a 31-year-old man wanted on multiple warrants from Harvard police was taken into custody by both Wakefield and Massachusetts State Troopers.
East Boston couple accused of racially motivated assault on group at local restaurant
BOSTON — An East Boston husband and wife are facing numerous civil rights and assault charges after allegedly spraying water and throwing pieces of wood at a group dining at a restaurant next to their Porter Street house. 37-year-old Arielle Raso was charged seven counts of assault and battery,...
A royal family dined at a popular Somerville restaurant this week
Belgium’s crown princess made a stop at one of Greater Boston’s most in-demand restaurants ahead of her Harvard Kennedy School graduation. Long considered one of the most coveted dinner reservations around Greater Boston, Sarma can now count literal royalty among its clientele. Members of the Belgian royal family...
Popular Boston-area vegetarian chain to shut down Thursday after 17 years
Clover, the popular Boston-area vegetarian food chain, will cease operations after 17 years in business. The company will have its final day of restaurant service and meal box delivery on Thursday, CEO Julia Wrin Piper wrote in a statement. “We’re deeply saddened to share this news — for our employees,...
Woody’s Grill & Tap in Fenway will permanently close
The longtime Hemenway Street restaurant will serve its final customers Thursday night. A longtime Fenway pizza spot is closing this week. Woody’s Grill & Tap, the Hemenway Street restaurant known for wood-fired pizza, beer, and a low-key neighborhood feel, will close Thursday night, a worker confirmed to Boston.com. Th

















