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Carrigan Nelson came home to Aquidneck Island on New Year’s Eve, escorted by police and first responders in a quiet, deeply moving tribute to a young woman whose courage and kindness left a lasting mark on our community. Carrigan, 24, died on Christmas Day at Boston Children’s Hospital after...

BOSTON (WHDH) - A second suspect connected to an October triple shooting in Mattapan that left one dead turned himself in to police. Kwessi Adom Silcott, 20, surrendered to authorities at a Boston police station on Thursday. Arraignment was expected on Friday on first degree murder and other charges. Members...

From a tequila-fueled Mexican newcomer to a French-Asian bakery and boneless Korean fried chicken, these new spots are topping our must-try list for early 2026. As we enter the New Year, we’re thrilled about a restaurant serving breakfast well after 12 p.m., a French-Asian bakery finally planting firm roots, boneless...

Pete’s Roast Beef – The 2024 Beef Champion Pete’s Roast Beef – The 2024 Beef Champion (image credits: wikimedia) When it comes to Boston’s finest roast beef sandwiches, Pete’s Roast Beef stands as the clear winner, earning the title of “2024 beef champion” according to customer reviews. The secret to their success...

BOSTON, MA — Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a suspect on various firearm offenses Wednesday. Angel DeLeon, 18, of Brighton, was taken into custody at about 8:35 p.m. on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Officers conducting a directed patrol observed an individual with his right arm...

An investigation is underway after a person was shot in Roxbury, Boston police say.

An early morning armed robbery is under investigation in Boston.

A man has been arrested in connection with a Christmas Day shooting in Cambridge.

A man from Boston won $1 million from a lottery game that costs $5 per ticket to play. Fritz Arnoux, of the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, won $1 million playing “$1,000,000 Bonus Wins.” The game was released in July 2025 and has just one $1 million grand prize remaining to be claimed as of Jan. 2.

Loucho, a three-year-old Shar-Pei, is looking for a new home after being surrendered to the Quincy Animal Shelter in Massachusetts due to allergies in his previous household. The shelter describes him as embodying the best qualities of his breed: loyal, calm, protective, and dignified, though he may need a patient...