‘70s Rock Legends Expand 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour— Some Fans Aren’t Happy
The Canadian rockers are set for their first tour in 30 years.
Man accused of raping fellow patient at Boston Medical Center pleads not guilty
In her detention order, Judge Sarah Weyland Ellis noted Barry Howze’s alleged victim was “particularly vulnerable” because she was paralyzed on one side of her body. A Boston man accused of raping another patient at Boston Medical Center in September pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges Monday.
Intense Southie fire displaces 7, kills several pets
BOSTON (WHDH) - An intense fire did damage in the South End Tuesday night, forcing people out of their home. Officials said the fire began in the basement of an apartment building on East 4th Street. It caused extensive damage to the upper floors. The intensity of the fire triggered...
SEE THE GOOD: Local teenager runs state probation service for a day
BOSTON (WHDH) - A local teenager recently ran the Massachusetts Probation Service for a day. Mattapan’s Marli Forrester, a ninth grader, was named MPS’ co-commissioner for the day. She was sworn in during a special ceremony on Monday. Forrester helped create a gardening club to promote healthy eating...
Why is there a rocketship on a downtown Boston roof?
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
Police Officers Helped Deliver a Woman’s Baby in the Back Seat of Her Car:...
Two Massachusetts police officers are being praised for their role in what colleagues described as a “Christmas miracle.” Stoughton Police Department Sgt. Albert Medeiros and Officer Daisy Guzman helped deliver a baby in the back seat of a car early Christmas morning. At 6:12 a.m. local time, officers responded to a...
Popular discount retailer to close 2 major locations in the new year
Fans of the popular discount retailer Marshall’s will have to bid farewell to two major stores. The department store chain is known for its off-price items, selling higher brands at lower costs than you’d find in the original stores. It’s owned by TJX Companies, which also operates TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Sierra, and...
Florida-based breakfast chain makes Boston debut with newest location
Boston just got a new breakfast spot that’s serving up freshly made juices and dishes from morning until the afternoon. Florida-based chain First Watch opened its first Boston location at 777 Boylston St. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The opening marks the second First Watch location in Massachusetts, joining its...
Boston police officer on paid leave after domestic violence charge
Ricardo Alexandre was placed on paid administrative leave after his arrest, a Boston police spokesperson confirmed. He pleaded not guilty in court. A Boston police officer is on leave after he was arrested and charged with domestic assault last week, court records show. Ricardo Alexandre is charged with strangulation...
Inside Copley Place, Boston, MA: Risky Air-Rights Build That Actually Pulled It Off
In 1980, work began on Copley Place, a mixed-use complex planned to sit on a deck built over the Massachusetts Turnpike and railroad tracks at the edge of Boston's Back Bay. The location was a long open cut of highway lanes, interchange ramps, and rail lines that separated the Back Bay from the South End.
