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BOSTON — Friday, September 5, 2025 — Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. Residents and community groups who apply and get approved will receive a mini-grant for $300 to purchase items such...

DORCHESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - One person was stabbed in Dorchester Monday night at an apartment building for the elderly and disabled, according to Boston Police. Police responded to the scene on Dorchester Avenue just after 8 p.m. One person was arrested. Police say the victim has non-life-threatening injuries. No...

The Boston Police Department has issued a community alert, reaching out to the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in a recent shooting in Dorchester, a statement from the department said. The incident occurred at approximately 4:24 PM on August 16, when officers from District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester)...

A Roxbury man has been apprehended in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. Jorge Ramirez, 45, was apprehended yesterday following a probe by several Drug Control Units from South Boston, Brighton/Allston, and Downtown. Ramirez, a Roxbury resident, was under surveillance after an investigation led to the...

Shoplifting concerns persist in Boston after a big upswing last year, but reasons remain murky. Boston Police are searching for serial shoplifters who have hit the Sunglass Hut at Faneuil Hall seven times, making off with roughly $18,000 in merchandise, amid growing concerns from retailers about a surge in...

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — An art installation made entirely of painted ice boxes has been set up outside Boston’s South Station. This art piece, named “Elevar La Cultura,” was created by Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez and consists of a pyramid made from gold painted coolers.

A new study has ranked Boston as the top U.S. city for public transportation for travelers. The luxury vacation home rental platform Wander gave Boston high marks, noting that the city has approximately 41 public transportation transit stations per 100,000 residents. Boston was also acknowledged for its range of...

Authorities are investigating an alleged road rage incident that resulted in a fight outside of Dedham High School on Monday afternoon.

On August 27, I published an article in The Hill, advocating abolishing ICE and giving the money to state and local police. The Boston Globe asked me to adapt the earlier piece into an article for them. That new article was published earlier today. Here is an excerpt:. The Immigration...

Early reports on Monday, Sept. 8, stated that a person attempting to jump from a parking structure at the University of Massachusetts in Boston was rescued before they could fall. Initial reports said the person was on the roof of the garage. Boston police confirmed they were called to th…