Gov. Healey’s top song of 2025
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New captain takes the helm in B-3 police district
The Boston Police Area B-3 district welcomed a new commander in late October. Capt. Sean McCarthy, who replaced Capt. John Flynn, since then has been making the rounds to introduce himself at civic association meetings, including last week’s Codman Square Neighborhood Council (CSNC). The B-3 district encompasses the...
For Dannie Kelly, selling Christmas trees is a lifelong pursuit
This story was first published on December 20, 2018 by WBUR 90.9FM, Boston’s NPR News Station. WBUR and the Reporter have a partnership in which the two news organziations share resources and content.Listen to this story here. Dannie Kelly is a real-life Santa Claus of the city — a...
25 Investigates: Boston Police Department’s delayed discipline problem
Seven years, four months, and six days. That is the length of time the Boston Police Department allowed an internal affairs (IA) case to linger before finally disciplining an officer accused of lying on the job and numerous other infractions.
Cradle of Liberty” Becomes Scene of Tears: Haitian & Other Immigrants Blocked from U.S....
Boston, MA – December 8, 2025 What was supposed to be the happiest day of their American journey turned into humiliation and heartbreak last week at historic Faneuil Hall. Dozens of immigrants – many of them Haitian, Afghan, Cuban, Venezuelan, and Somali – arrived in their Sunday best, clutching small American flags,...
Mayor Wu shares Boston’s plan to tackle winter weather
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu recently shared the city’s plan to tackle winter weather in the weeks ahead. The public works department currently has 37,000 tons of salt on hand to treat city streets and crews are ready to deploy nearly 1,000 pieces of snow clearing equipment, if needed.
Gang members indicted in interstate drug trafficking case
Two alleged gang members previously convicted in violent and drug-related cases have been indicted on federal drug trafficking and firearm charges connected to a multistate investigation.
Mice droppings on booths, soiled equipment plague Boston’s only TGI Fridays
“Old mice droppings” found on booths at a TGI Fridays location in Boston was one of multiple problems health inspectors found earlier this month. Issues with mice were previously noted in multiple health inspections for the TGI Fridays, located at 1625 Tremont St. in Roxbury, according to the city. Other issues at...
‘They chained us like criminals’: Boston car wash workers detained by ICE speak out
Some of the immigrant workers detained last month in a federal raid at a Boston car wash spoke about their experience in a roundtable discussion on Monday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained nine employees of Allston Car Wash on Nov. 4. While two remain in federal custody, the other seven joined Democratic...
Massachusetts’ Next Affordability Crisis: Property Taxes Explode, Lawmakers Scramble
Property taxes are the next act in the Massachusetts affordability crisis drama, with scenes set to unfold Monday at Boston City Hall and in the Massachusetts Senate. Labor unions and community organizations plan a Boston City Hall press conference at 9:30 a.m. to urge state legislators to temporarily shift more of...

















