Mass. blind community celebrates white cane as a ‘symbol of freedom and independence’
There are around 28,000 people who are legally blind across Massachusetts. For many of them, the white cane isn’t just a tool to help them go about their lives — it’s a symbol of independence. About 300 people gathered at the State House in Boston Friday for...
Rally for Raptors: Massachusetts Considers Historic Ban on Wildlife-Killing Rodenticides
Mass Audubon, the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England, is calling on the community to join an important rally and public hearing on Monday, October 27th, as lawmakers consider a statewide ban on rodenticides. The organization announced that supporters will gather on the steps of the State...
Judge asked to shield ‘highly sensitive’ data from Michael Proctor’s phone
A new court filing reveals that the personal phone of former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor contains thousands of sensitive items, including intimate images.
Prayers Pouring In After 2 People Die In ‘Terrifying’ Crane Accident
Tragedy struck Friday when a construction crane near Boston Harbor toppled. According to the Everett Fire Department, a crane collapsed at a job site on the Mystic River at around 3 p.m. local time. Everett Fire Chief John Hickey revealed that one person died and another was hospitalized. "This was ...
MBTA to put over $800M toward improving safety
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will put over $800M in funding toward improving safety on public transit. The MBTA says the money will be to repair and upgrade services, such as building new trains and making more stops wheelchair accessible. The funding will come from a...
Man hit in face with bottle, robbed in South End grocery store
A man was hit in the face with a bottle as he was robbed in a South End grocery store on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at 4:40 p.m. at Liriano Grocery, located at 1813 Washington St., according to the Boston Police Department. An officer who was working in the...
Intense Debate: Boston’s Lululemon Store Faces Repeat Shoplifting Incidents in a Single Week
CBS News - 10/19/2025 11:12:07 PM. The Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston has been targeted by shoplifters twice in a week, with hundreds of dollars' worth of clothing stolen. This follows a previous incident where $6,140 worth of merchandise was taken. The company is working with the Boston Police...
Video shows chunk of ceiling tiles falling at MBTA station in Boston
A chunk of ceiling tiles fell to the ground in an MBTA station in Boston earlier this week.
Mayor Wu, Boston’s next housing solution is hiding in Jamaica Plain
In a time when affordable housing is scarce, a small Jamaica Plain community has created a model that the City of Boston can replicate. Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF), a local community-oriented task force, bought and proposed reconstructing the Blessed Sacrament Church into a space that could double as affordable...
Boston man facing animal cruelty charges after viral video
Investigators have identified the man who was caught on camera beating his dog with a leash earlier this year, according to prosecutors.
