Dedham man arrested in connection with alleged driveway paving scam
SHARON, MASS. (WHDH) - A Dedham man is facing criminal charges in connection with a driveway paving scam, officials aid. Sharon police officers responding to a report of an elderly woman who was scammed out of $4,000 by a man who was going door-to-door offering to pave driveways launched an investigation and...
Shooting under investigation at North Shore rest stop
A shooting closed a North Shore highway rest stop overnight.
Man set to be arraigned after allegedly pushing woman onto tracks at North Station
BOSTON (WHDH) - A homeless man is set to be arraigned on criminal charges after police say he shoved an elderly woman onto the tracks at North Station on Thursday, officials said. Officers responding to a report of a woman pushed onto the tracks arrested Nyleamah Kinsey, 50, on a...
5 Cars for Boston’s Tight Streets vs 5 That Aren’t City-Friendly
Boston is a city known for its winding roads, historic neighborhoods, and dense urban layout. Unlike cities with wide boulevards and grid-style planning, Boston presents a unique challenge for drivers. Its streets twist and turn, often dating back centuries, designed for horse-drawn carriages rather than modern...
Northern areas could see snow Sunday, more expected later this week
Clipper systems will move by the northeast over the next few days, but the snow drought for Boston continues. In fact, we’re tied (as of Dec. 6) in third place for the longest streak of no measurable snow at Logan Airport. Sunday is starting off dry, but frosty and...
Avg. Rent Costs In Boston Drops For The First Time In Years
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Some may call it a Christmas miracle as the average rent in Boston drops slightly for the first time in year. When asked if they think their rent is reasonable or not, some residents shared a common response. "For Boston, I don't know, it's probably...
From friends to lovers to enemies: Northeastern’s roommate stories
In Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the United States, having a college roommate is often not just a rite of passage but a financial necessity. Sharing a typically cramped and run down college apartment with other equally busy students is rarely smooth sailing, and arguments over taking out the trash and...
Police investigation underway in Boston’s Theater District
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police could be seen conducting an investigation overnight in the Theater District. Crime scene tape was strewn around a sidewalk near the intersection of Tremont and Stuart streets as officers gathered evidence early Saturday morning. No additional information was immediately available. This...
Coming to Cambridge City Council: Zoning, homeless visitors, nonprofit home and utility bills
Coming to Cambridge City Council: Zoning, homeless visitors, nonprofit home and utility bills. Discussion of zoning fills the City Council meeting agenda for Monday, but also appearing are updates on visits by the unhoused to a Porter Square church garden and on the Lowell Street home of arts nonprofits; and an...
Boston police seeking public’s help in search for armed robbery suspects
BOSTON — The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in searching for three individuals connected to an armed robbery in Roxbury. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. on Friday, when police responded to the area of 80 Marcella Street to reports of a robbery. Initial information...
