District Attorney launches Suffolk County Animal Cruelty Task Force amid rise in abuse
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced the first-ever Animal Cruelty Task Force for the county in an effort to help law enforcement...
‘We are heartbroken:’ Woman struck, killed by plow truck outside Boston hospital
Boston police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a plow truck outside Boston Medical Center early Wednesday morning. ...
“Full-blown crisis” at Massachusetts General Hospital for patients seeking emergency care
BOSTON - Patients at Massachusetts General Hospital are expressing dissatisfaction with their encounters in the emergency department, while it is not due to the...
Traffic being diverted in Methuen due to emergency gas leak
Drivers are being asked to pay attention to diversions in Methuen after an emergency gas leak Wednesday. Westbound traffic on Lowell Street...
Police searching for suspect who stole $1,100 worth of alcohol from Total Wine &...
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole $1,100 worth of alcohol from Total Wine & More in Burlington....
‘Keep me in your prayers’: Beloved Boston radio voice announces cancer diagnosis
A woman whose beloved voice was heard on one of Boston’s most popular radio stations for many years is asking her fans for...
Is There a Penguin in Boston Harbor? Here’s the Real Explanation
A widely shared video shows what almost appears to be a penguin swimming in Boston Harbor. The video caught a lot of attention after...
‘Quality is crucial’: 7 Mass. medical facilities named among best hospitals in America for...
Seven medical facilities in Massachusetts rank among the best hospitals in America for 2024, according to a new report. Healthgrades this week...
‘Beyond terrible’: With overflow shelters full, families huddle in cars and at Logan
Massachusetts has historically been viewed as a model for its unique state-run family shelter system. But in a stark break from the past, many...
Man Arrested at Boston’s JFK-UMass MBTA Station After Threatening Passenger with Knife
Early morning commuters at the JFK-UMass station of the MBTA were witnesses to a harrowing incident involving a knife-wielding man threatening another passenger. According...
