New Papa John’s pizza shop opens in Brockton
There's a new pizza shop in town, though you've probably heard of this one. In a city where bar pizza reigns king, Papa John's opened its doors, adding a traditional chain option to the mix. The national chain's new location is located at 662 Belmont St. in Brockton. The space has sat empty since 2017, when 7-Eleven cl
Canadian citizen living in Massachusetts accused of voting illegally in federal elections since 2008
BOSTON – A legal permanent resident, residing in Saugus, Mass., has been arrested and charged for allegedly voting illegally since 2008. According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 40-year-old Sunny Manhertz was charged with one count of unlawful voting by aliens and one count of the procuremen
Armed Citizen Halts Massachusetts Shooting as Gun Law Battles Intensify Across US States
On a busy stretch of Memorial Drive in Cambridge last week, chaos broke out when a man with a rifle started firing at passing cars in broad daylight. Drivers abandoned vehicles and sought cover as dozens of rounds echoed along the Charles River. Two people suffered critical injuries. What ended the rampage involved mor
Boston beefing with MBTA over planned World Cup street closure, report says
The city of Boston and the MBTA are clashing over the planned closure of a street near South Station during Massachusetts’ FIFA World Cup matches. According to the Boston Globe, it all started with a letter from the MBTA to Boston city officials last week saying it is “imperative” that a two-block stretch of Summer Str
Four arrested on firearms charges in Framingham
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Four people were arrested on firearms charges after police located vehicles connected to a shots fired incident in Westborough. Framingham patrol officers received a Be On the Lookout alert from Westborough Police Department regarding the shooting incident. Officers quickly located both vehicles involv
Canton teacher on administrative leave after reported allegations, investigation underway
A teacher from Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton is currently on administrative leave as the district investigates “reported allegations.” The school did not disclose to Boston 25 the teacher’s identity or the nature of these allegations.
Boston police commissioner questions previous sentence for alleged Cambridge shooter
“It is troubling, it is troubling that that can occur, and the lack of accountability around that,” Cox said Sunday. Addressing last week’s shooting across the river on Memorial Drive, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox expressed his frustration with the lenient prison sentence previously handed down to alleged Cam
Investigators seek tips to solve 1979 shooting death of businessman in New Hampshire
Joseph Furando was on a business trip in New Hampshire when he was found fatally shot near his vehicle in Kensington in May 1979.
Restoration of old ‘ghost signs’ shows off Boston’s fading West End history
When Brian Egdahl moved to Boston’s West End a few years ago three faded signs on the brick building next door caught his eye. “It was something that you could barely really make out,” he said. Eventually, he came to learn more about the "ghost signs" and how these giant building advertisements once promoted local busi
Mayor Wu looking to save hundreds of Boston Public Schools job by tapping into...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is proposing to tap into the city’s reserve funds in an effort to save hundreds of jobs in Boston Public Schools and protect veteran benefits.

















