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Christianbook, the longtime Peabody distributor behind Christianbook.com, is preparing to shed about 50 jobs at its Summit Street distribution center, according to a recent state filing. The cuts, set to take effect July 6, 2026, could reverberate beyond the warehouse floor and into the local vendors and contractors th

A 33-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after he stabbed two men with a broken beer bottle at a Brockton apartment, according to police. Brockton resident Mexil Wawens is facing two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the incident, a Brockton police spokesperson said.

BOSTON – Two Massachusetts men pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to their roles in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud banks in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, Victor Kolawole, 26, of Brockton and Keith Wainaina, 24, of Lowel

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police gathered at an intersection in Dorchester early Sunday morning that was taped off with crime scene tape amid an investigation into an incident that left two people hospitalized. Officers could be seen investigating at the intersection of Olney and Geneva streets. Boston EMS confirmed two...

The Medford Police Department proudly announces the retirement of Lieutenant Michael Fahey after 40 years of honorable and dedicated service to the City of Medford. Lieutenant Fahey was sworn in as a full-time police officer on May 4, 1986. Prior to that, he served with both the Medford Special Police Division and the Medford Park Police, knowing from a young age that law...

Massachusetts may be better known for lobster rolls and clam chowder, but across the state, hidden soul food restaurants are serving comfort meals packed with flavor, tradition, and warmth. From tiny neighborhood kitchens to longtime family-run favorites, these spots deliver fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and hospitality that instantly feels familiar.

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police gathered at an intersection in Dorchester early Sunday morning that was taped off with crime scene tape. Officers could be seen investigating at the intersection of Olney and Geneva streets. No additional information was immediately available. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS...

BOSTON – A Tucson, Ariz., man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in distributing truckloads of fentanyl and cocaine and then laundering the proceeds. According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 38-year-old Reginel Cazares, a/k/a “Junior,” was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Denise Casper to 160 months in prison, to be...

The Hull Public Library in Hull, Massachusetts, is inviting community members to its next Mystery Book Club meeting, where readers will gather to discuss Heartwood by Amity Gaige, according to a recent announcement shared by the library. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd, and begins at 1:00 PM.

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police are investigating a shooting late Saturday night in Mattapan that left one person dead, officials said. Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 28 Woolston St. around 11:30 p.m. found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Boston police. The person, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene...