Wu’s reelection triggered a mayoral pay increase. Here’s how much.
Under legislation passed in 2022, members of the Boston City Council are also set to see raises. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and members of the City Council are set to see notable pay raises once the calendar turns to 2026. Councilors have seen their pay steadily increase for the last few years, but this marks the first...
Massachusetts State Police arrest driver with lifetime driver’s license suspension after crashing into family...
Massachusetts State Police recently arrested a driver who injured a family after crashing into their vehicle. According to the State Police Association of Massachusetts, Troopers from the Danvers Barracks, including a member of the 91st RTT on break-in with his Field Training Officers (FTO), responded to a motor...
New bill could allow law enforcement to confiscate vehicles used in street takeovers
BOSTON (WHDH) - New Bedford Representative Chris Markey has proposed a bill which would allow law enforcement to seize vehicles involved in illegal street takeovers and car meetups. The recently viral gatherings seen from Boston to Fall River have blocked busy roads, led to dozens of arrests, and have left...
Boston police investigating shooting in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - Police are investigating after a man was shot in Dorchester Tuesday afternoon, according to Boston police. Officers responded to the area of 77 Bowdoin Avenue for a report of a person shot at approximately 3:15 p.m. The street was blocked off to traffic as homicide detectives and...
5 juveniles arrested in attempted moped theft in Boston
Police in Boston arrested five juveniles in connection with the attempted theft of a moped on Monday night, officials said.
250 years later, tribes in Mass. are ensuring their Revolutionary War veterans are honored
Smoke curls gently out of the wetu. Under a bright blue sky, a warrior holds up a spear with a fish pierced on the end. The gray fish has an “x” for an eye, no fins and a toothy grin — the artistic work of an elementary schooler.
Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston
A viral video has people in Boston looking for an alligator in the Charles River.
Massachusetts considers expanding effort to ban gas in new buildings
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would allow 10 more cities and towns to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in new construction through an existing pilot program. Massachusetts lawmakers may double the number of cities and towns allowed to ban fossil fuels in new construction. A bill under consideration would add up...
Popular Outdoor Store Closing Its Only Boston Location
REI recently announced the closure of its only Boston location as the company strives to elevate the customer experience through a new strategic plan
City of Chelsea awarded $100,000 to support those struggling with SNAP benefits
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - The city of Chelsea received funding help from the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. United Way awarded $100,000 to support people in Chelsea impacted by the ongoing disruption of SNAP benefits. On Monday, local leaders announced which community-based organizations would receive funds from the...
