Police confirm man killed in Roxbury shooting
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police confirmed that a man died following a shooting on Dudley Street in Roxbury. Just before midnight Sunday, police responded to report of a person shot. “Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,” police said in a statement. “The victim...
Somerville rolls back Brazilian restaurant’s hours and requires it to request weekend police details
Somerville rolls back Brazilian restaurant’s hours and requires it to request weekend police details. After being the scene of 62 calls to police in the past seven months, including multiple reported noise disturbances, fights, crowds on the street and at least one unsolved shooting involving patrons outside, Gauchao...
Air quality today could be summer’s worst due to wildfire smoke
An air quality alert is in effect for all of Massachusetts as smoke from Canadian wildfires descends into the Boston area.
Missing Woburn boy, grandfather found safe, police say
A Woburn boy who was reported missing over the weekend was found safe with his grandfather on Monday morning.
One dead, another injured in two separate overnight shootings in Boston
One person is dead and another injured in two separate overnight shootings in Boston.
Cannabis company to lay off 150 people as they close 4 Mass. dispensaries
A multi-state cannabis company that operates four dispensaries in Massachusetts will close all of its facilities, laying off more than 150 people in the state. Ayr Wellness, which is based in Miami, Florida, will lay off 157 people in Massachusetts by Sept. 29, according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment...
Massachusetts State Police investigating after motorcycle rider dead in highway crash with tractor trailer
A man is dead after a weekend highway crash in Massachusetts involving a motorcycle. According to Trooper Luis Blanco, at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Troopers of the State Police Foxborough Barracks were advised by the Wrentham Police Department of a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer and a...
Boston health officials issue warning after toxic algae found in Charles River
The cyanobacteria bloom, also known as blue-green algae, can sicken people and animals who come in contact with it. Boston public health officials are warning people to avoid a section of the Charles River following the discovery of a dangerous algae bloom. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) said Friday...
You’re Invited: Free Summer Concert Series Continues in August at Quincy’s Beloved Amphitheater
The City of Quincy, in collaboration with Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater, has announced an exciting lineup for its summer "Friends Fridays" concert series. The events, which began on June 20th, offer residents and visitors free admission to enjoy diverse musical performances throughout the summer at the beloved...
No resolution in sight for Mass. trash strike as union members vote to keep...
Sanitation workers in Massachusetts are doubling down on their strike as trash troubles continue to get worse for many cities and towns as the strike remains ongoing more than a month after Teamsters Local 25 workers first walked off the job. The vast majority of Republic Services employees voted to...