Lynn man sentenced to life in prison for his mom’s 2021 murder
A Massachusetts man was sentenced to life in prison this week for killing his mother four years ago at their home in Lynn. Alfredo Paratore, 53, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Superior Court in Salem on Thursday in connection to the death of Katherine Paratore, according to a press release from the Essex...
What’s The Nickname for the City of Boston, MA?
The Most Famous (and Debated) Nickname: "Beantown" Perhaps the most widely recognized nickname for Boston, though not always a favorite among locals, is "Beantown." Origin: This name is a direct reference to a popular regional dish from the colonial era: Boston baked beans. Early Bostonians, influenced by Puritan...
Bank of America confirms permanent closure of 19 locations – see the full list
A wave of bank branch closures is sweeping across the country, with Bank of America leading the latest round of shutdowns. Branches in multiple states are slated to close their doors permanently as financial institutions reevaluate the cost of...
Person injured in early morning shooting in Boston
One person is hurt following an early morning shooting in Boston.
You’re Invited: Boston Pizza Festival Announces Return For 6th Year
Pizza lovers in Boston are in for a treat this summer as the Boston Pizza Festival makes its return to City Hall Plaza in Boston's government center. This premier New England pizza event will take place on Saturday, June 21st, and Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing together over 30 exceptional...
Boston health officials warn public of possible measles exposure
Health officials are warning travelers and Boston residents after a person visited popular attractions around the city.
12 people, including 4 children, displaced after fire in Dorchester, officials say
A dozen people were displaced following a house fire in Dorchester on Saturday.
Charlestown man arrested on firearm charges after police observe suspicious behavior
BOSTON — An 18-year-old Charlestown man was arrested on firearm-related charges Friday evening after police observed him making what they described as a “security check” of his waistband while patrolling a housing development. Alphy Vazquez was taken into custody at 89 Polk Street in Charlestown at approximately...
Suspect arrested, firearm recovered after bullets found at Boston home
A suspect has been arrested and a firearm recovered after bullets were found in a Dorchester home.
The Secret Meaning Behind Boston’s 617 Area Code
The 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill is coming up next week and there are plenty of events planned in Boston to celebrate the milestone. Between parades, historical walks, a block party, a Bunker Hill bar crawl and live reenactments of some of the most intense moments from 250 years ago, there will be...
