Boston Celebrates Opening of $111.4M Carter School, a New State-of-the-Art Haven for Students with...
Boston's educational landscape just received a significant boost with the opening of the William E. Carter School, a specialized facility for students with severe disabilities and complex medical needs. In a joint effort, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, and State Treasurer Deb...
Clergy abuse survivors say Quincy mayor’s apology isn’t enough
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and advocates gathered outside City Hall in Quincy to denounce controversial comments made by Mayor Tom Koch.
SUV stolen, multiple cars broken into overnight in Hingham
The thefts occurred overnight, and the stolen SUV had its key fob left inside.
Saugus man held on $50K bail after road-rage shooting
A 47-year-old man accused of shooting another man in the leg in Saugus’ Cliftondale Square following a road-rage incident Wednesday night had his bail set at $50,00 during his arraignment in Lynn District Court. Stephen Cooper, of Saugus, is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing...
Former inmates volunteering to help renovate historic Boston Baptist church
A historic Baptist church in Boston is undergoing major renovations with help from some former inmates.
MBTA Transit Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Person of Interest in South Weymouth...
The MBTA Transit Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest connected to an indecent assault and battery incident that occurred on September 8th at the South Weymouth Commuter Rail station. The incident, which was reported to have happened around 6 PM, has now led investigators...
MBTA Cracks Down: Bus Lane/Stop Parkers to Face Automated Fines in 2026
Heads up, Southie! If you’ve been chancing it parking in bus lanes and bus stops, your days are numbered. The MBTA has just approved a brand-new automated ticketing system, set to roll out in 2026. Here’s how it works: cameras will scan for cars parked in bus lanes and...
35-year-old Massachusetts gang member previously convicted of killing teen sentenced for drug trafficking and...
BOSTON – A self-admitted gang member from Brockton, who was previously convicted of killing a 17-year-old outside a Roxbury high school, was sentenced for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 35-year-old Andre McNeil “was sentenced...
Boston Proclaims October Italian-American Heritage Month, Honoring Cultural Contributions
Boston has earmarked October as Italian-American Heritage month, a gesture reflecting the deep cultural footprint of over 26 million Americans with Italian roots, and now, in accordance with a resolution passed by the City Council, the city prepares to honor their extensive contributions, as reported by the City of...
TJ Maxx on Boston’s Newbury Street to close early next year, company says
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
