Guatemalan national residing in Massachusetts sentenced to prison for biting, assaulting officers during arrest
BOSTON – A Guatemalan national has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for assaulting multiple officers during an immigration arrest. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 24-year-old Guido Andres Cuellar Batres was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley to eight months in prison,...
These Are New England’s 5 Wealthiest Suburbs, According To Research
New England has a reputation for old money, evident in wealthy suburbs, famous family legacies, and Harvard or Yale diplomas. A 2025 study compiled by personal finance resource Go Banking Rates ranked America's 50 wealthiest suburbs, and revealed that the richest suburb in the country is Scarsdale, New York. Plenty...
For a couple months, the House of Saud relocated to Boston
King Saud of the eponymous Arabia arrived in Boston on Nov. 22, 1961 for a stay at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital - initially for treatment of what the Globe called "a stomach condition," but then, as long as he was here, for two cataract operations. His recovery at the hospital...
New snow map shows updated chance of snowstorm
The Boston 25 weather team is tracking snow for Sunday and the possible effects it may have on the Patriots game.
A little Southie “Simpsonesque” trip down memory lane. Watch the video!
Well, how about that? A recent YouTube video features a nostalgic trip down memory lane through the “Simpsons.” Represented are neighborhood landmarks, old-school places that no longer exist, pop references, and even beloved Southie pug Puglsy Linell, who makes an appearance. Although we are unsure who posted this...
MSPCA seeks owner of dog brought to hospital that nearly starved to death
The MSPCA is asking the public to help them find the owner of a young dog that had nearly starved to death when it was brought to the non-profit’s Boston animal hospital last week. A pit bull terrier mix that the MSPCA has named “Dolly” began receiving lifesaving treatment...
Sal’s Ristorante & Pizzeria was robbed early Sunday morning.
Beloved Southie small business Sal’s Ristorante & Pizzeria was robbed early this morning. At approximately 3:30 am on Sunday, January 18th, a man, dressed in all black, including a face covering, rolled up on a scooter, broke the front door, entered, and stole cash. You can see the suspect in the bottom left of the...
FBI offers reward tied to Chinatown Massacre, one of Boston’s deadliest crimes
It is one of the deadliest crimes in Boston history. Inside a social club in Chinatown, a group of people had gathered to play cards in the early morning hours of Jan. 12, 1991. Three armed men walked into the basement of the Tyler Street property and shot six people in the head. The execution-style murders left five...
Health & Wellness with the Burlington “Mall Crawlers”
The Burlington Mall has become a spot for health and wellness with their morning walking club, the “Mall Crawlers”. Thaddeus (Tad) Stephanak is BCAT’s Social Media Director and Production Coordinator. Tad is a regular contributor to BNEWS and produces our BNEWS Specials, Burlington Life and several of our special...
FEBRUARY VACATION FUN: Petting Zoo & Kids Fun Fair At Shriners Auditorium
WILMINGTON, MA — The Commerford Fun Fair returns to the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road) during February vacation. The Fair will be open on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (10am-7pm); Sunday, February 15, 2026 (10am-6pm); and Monday, February 16, 2026 (10am-6pm). These fairs, held year-round up and down the east...
