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Police began investigating reports of widespread damage to cars in the North Quincy neighborhood on Saturday.

A 4-year-old boy who drowned in Brockton last month was remembered in his obituary as a joyful young boy who loved life. Police were called to a home on Sunset Avenue around 3 p.m. on July 13 for a reported drowning. The boy, Hendrix Cooley-Walker, was rushed to a hospital but died hours later, around 1:30 a.m. on...

BOSTON (WHDH) - In Massachusetts, unlocking the door to a new apartment has meant shelling out a small fortune—first month’s rent, last month’s rent, a security deposit, and in many cases, a broker’s fee. But starting Friday, renters could feel some relief. A new provision included...

In July, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Boston increased to a median price of $2,880, making the city the third most expensive for rentals in the United States. From June to July, Boston's one-bedroom rates increased by 1.1%, while two-bedroom rents have remained steady, according to a Boston Herald report.

Six Maryland women were arrested in Massachusetts after breaking into a home and leading officers on a pursuit, according to Norwood police.

EVERETT, MASS. (WHDH) - There is a large police presence near Encore Casino near the Alford Street Bridge. 7NEWS sources say there are several crime scenes being investigated in the area and there is worry about a diesel truck that is potentially leaking. This is a developing news story; stay...

SOMERVILLE — Police responded to a residence on Perkins Street for a past breaking and entering on July 23 at approximately 12:40 a.m. Upon arrival, officers spoke with victims who stated they observed a male party opening their apartment window and attempting to enter. The male party then fled...

A person was rushed to the hospital following a violent incident in Dorchester late Wednesday night.

Update: Regina has been safely located. The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 85-year-old Regina Pezzulo of South Boston. Regina was last seen at approximately 4:30 AM on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her residence located at 93 N Street in South Boston. She is known to frequent M...

BOSTON – A Massachusetts psychiatrist was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally prescribing controlled substances. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, Mohamad Och, 69, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to four years of probation and ordered to pay a...