Massachusetts secures $3.5 million for West-East Rail project
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $3.5 million was secured by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to continue advancing West-East Rail.
Officers fatally shoot dog that mauled woman, attacked first responders in Dorchester, police say
Officers shot and killed a dog accused of mauling a woman and attacking first responders on Monday night.
Person shot, suffers non-life-threatening injuries on the South End
A person has suffered non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting in the South End.
Boston firefighter held as dangerous after police find guns hidden in Milton home
A Boston Fire Department lieutenant is facing more than 40 criminal charges after prosecutors say he refused to turn over numerous guns he had hidden in his Milton home after being served with a restraining order taken out by his wife, according to published reports and court records. Joshua Thompson...
Celebrate 42 Years of New Edition in Boston – Get all the fun details!
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a series of events honoring New Edition, the legendary Boston-based R&B group founded in Roxbury in 1978, on Saturday, August 30. In recognition of the group’s profound impact in Boston and the music industry, Mayor Wu and the City of Boston will host various events to celebrate the...
WATCH: Body cam footage reveals arrested Boston city worker had criminal record
BOSTON (WHDH) - Body camera footage shows Boston city worker Nasiru Ibrahim getting pulled over and arrested. The video reveals he has a criminal history as well. “Have you ever been arrested?” The arresting trooper asked Ibrahim. “Yeah, longtime ago,” Ibrahim responded. “For what?” The trooper asked.
Boston fire cadet charged with pummeling ‘cheating’ boyfriend in front of cops
She was fighting fire with fire. A Boston fire cadet was arrested after allegedly throwing punches at her “cheating” boyfriend in front of cops over the weekend, according to authorities. Cara Stapleton, a recent graduate of the Boston Fire Academy, is accused of socking a man in the face several times as he lay on...
Man found dead in car outside Mass. hospital identified by police
The man who was found dead in a car outside of a hospital in Weymouth over the weekend has been identified as 27-year-old Declan Perry.
Massachusetts man denied parole after group opens fire on vehicle, killing occupant in Plymouth...
NATICK – The Massachusetts Parole Board denied the release this month of a man convicted of first-degree murder in relation to a 1991 Brockton homicide, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. The State Parole Board issued its decision against parole for Charles Dyous, now 52 years old....
Vacant Mass. churches are being transformed into affordable senior housing
Churches in Massachusetts are looking for new ways to use their space as attendance has dropped, including transforming the spaces to be used as affordable senior housing.