Google deletes imaginary street after company and MBTA fall for teen’s prank
Brendan Libby somewhat expected that his prank could fall apart once he confessed online to duping the MBTA and Google into renaming a bus stop. To some extent, it did. But not entirely. Libby, a Brookline High School senior, detailed this week how he jokingly submitted a correction to Google...
Suspect who vandalized Charlestown community space still not identified
There is a new plea for help finding the man who vandalized a community space in Charlestown last year, causing $100,000 in damage.
Archdiocese says “ICE was here” sign should be removed from Dedham nativity scene
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
Major Drug Seizure in Roxbury Following Joint Police Operation Near Holborn Street
On December 2, 2025, the DEA and Boston Police Drug Control Units conducted a joint operation in Roxbury. The operation took place near 34 Holborn Street, where officers executed an arrest and search warrant.
Shocked Massachusetts Woman Discovers Her Top Spotify Wrapped Artist Is Actually Her Neighbor: ‘This...
A woman in Massachusetts considered herself the biggest fan of Noah Kahan. However, when the Spotify Wrapped Day came, she was shocked to discover that Kahan lived in the same block as her. @carrievee27. Im honestly still in shock that I was neighbors with @Noah Kahan and cannot WAIT for...
Boston property taxes to jump 13 percent, second straight year with double digit increase
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston is raising property tax rates on single family homes again next yaer. Mayor Michelle Wu said those taxes will jump 13 percent, the second straight year of double-digit increases. The mayor tried to limit the increase by shifting some of the burden to commercial property owners,...
Boston police issue warning after technician servicing ATM discovers skimming device
The Boston Police Department is warning the public to beware of credit card skimming devices following a recent discovery.
How a gym near Mass. and Cass is helping people stay sober
There's no membership or fee. The only requirement is 48 hours of sobriety, on an honor system. For most people, April 8, 1997, was just another Tuesday. For Scott Strode, it marked the start of an entirely new life. It was his first day in recovery from cocaine and alcohol,...
Police searching for 2 people pictured holding guns outside Cambridge housing complex
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - Cambridge police say they are searching for two people pictured holding guns outside a housing complex in the city. Police said they believe the images were taken Monday morning between 6 and 7 a.m. in the area of the Newtowne Court housing complex. People who live...
Final cost figures released for Wu’s Canada trip
Mayor Michelle Wu spent three days in Nova Scotia, using more than $11,000 in taxpayer dollars to cover travel expenses for herself, staff, and police. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu used more than $11,000 in taxpayer dollars to fund her trip to Canada last month, according to documents provided by the city.
