Group protests Walgreens closures outside Mattapan store
A small group of protestors who object to a spate of Walgreens store closures in Boston’s neighborhoods rallied outside one of the few surviving chain locations in Mattapan on Tuesday afternoon. The protest, organized by a group called Prophetic Resistance Boston, are upset with what they see as a...
‘The dogs did not exist’: Cambridge police warn of toy poodle sale scam
Animal control officials in Cambridge, Massachusetts, are alerting the public about a puppy-for-sale scam. Flyers with the photo of a toy poodle are turning up on cars with information on how to purchase the dogs. "We've all literally had them on our windshields, multiple times," said Beth George, who has...
Boston Train Station Gets ‘Stunning’ Makeover
Boston’s 126-year old South Station and its surrounding area are undergoing an ambitious transformation that makes major upgrades to the station’s aging infrastructure and will include a 51-story mixed-use tower with luxury apartments and offices. As Elizabeth Segran explains in Fast Company, “For the hundreds of...
Zoo New England to Plant 2,000 Trees in Dorchester, Roxbury
Zoo New England has announced the launch of a major tree-planting initiative in Boston's Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods. It aims to plant 2,000 trees over the next three years to combat urban heat islands and promote public health. The effort is a collaborative partnership involving five partner organizations:...
Quincy man sentenced in fentanyl, gun trafficking case
BOSTON (WWLP) – A Quincy man was sentenced on Monday for distributing fentanyl in exchange for firearms. The Department of Justice states that 41-year-old Caesar Ross pleaded guilty in July 2024 to charges of firearms trafficking, distribution, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Over three months in...
A Bench You Can’t Sit On?
Pictured above is a screenshot from Google Maps’ Street View feature from August 2015. The location seen is a running path next to Jamaica Pond in Boston (here’s a map), and … it looks like a running path, with joggers and concrete and benches on the side. But if you look closely, you may notice that one of those...
Everett Man Charged With Trafficking Cocaine and Fentanyl in Multi-City Police Operation
A joint operational effort by the Winthrop, Everett, and Revere Police Departments has culminated in the charges against a man accused of being deeply entrenched in the local drug trade. Following a dedicated investigation spanning almost two months, authorities moved in on Friday, Sept. 26, with search and arrest...
Boomer Mom Visits Daughter in Massachusetts, Complains About Expensive Restaurant, ‘I Too Have a...
It’s difficult to be around boomer parents. You may love them, but they always find ways to work on your nerves. This is why one daughter wasn’t surprised by how her boomer mother acted when she visited her in Boston, Massachusetts. Apparently, when you have boomer parents, you can’t really do anything right. Nothing...
Massachusetts Gov. Healey attends solar summit to promote industry; works to lower energy bills
Governor Healey convened solar industry and labor leaders for a Solar Summit to discuss how to advance solar power in Massachusetts, create jobs and lower energy bills. “Boston — Governor Maura Healey hosted a “Solar Summit” in Boston today to hear from solar developers, trade associations and labor leaders on how...
As ICE recruits local police, its crackdown in Mass. continues
ICE is specifically trying to recruit local police who may be upset with policies that limit their involvement in immigration enforcement. Massachusetts residents watching the local news or sports games recently have likely seen new ads from ICE, as the agency simultaneously increases enforcement operations and works...
