Man facing charges after police chase involving stolen vehicle in Peabody
A man is facing charges after he allegedly led police on a chase using a stolen vehicle.
Boston police arrest two people on drug and firearm charges
Boston police arrested two individuals on drug and firearm charges following an investigation near Causeway Street and Portland Street in Downtown Boston on Friday evening.
Boston police launch website listing 62 years of unsolved homicides, seek public help
For those who have lost a loved one to violence in Boston and still have no answers, the city’s police department has taken a step that could make a difference. Boston police launched a public webpage to list the city’s unsolved homicide cases back to 1963 — a move the department says is necessary to gain information...
Gov. Healey’s mixed message on housing for those most in need
AS A FAMILY medicine physician at Boston Medical Center, I have cared for hundreds of individuals and families experiencing homelessness over the last 20 years. The landscape of housing services […]
Mass. blind community celebrates white cane as a ‘symbol of freedom and independence’
There are around 28,000 people who are legally blind across Massachusetts. For many of them, the white cane isn’t just a tool to help them go about their lives — it’s a symbol of independence. About 300 people gathered at the State House in Boston Friday for...
Rally for Raptors: Massachusetts Considers Historic Ban on Wildlife-Killing Rodenticides
Mass Audubon, the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England, is calling on the community to join an important rally and public hearing on Monday, October 27th, as lawmakers consider a statewide ban on rodenticides. The organization announced that supporters will gather on the steps of the State...
Judge asked to shield ‘highly sensitive’ data from Michael Proctor’s phone
A new court filing reveals that the personal phone of former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor contains thousands of sensitive items, including intimate images.
Prayers Pouring In After 2 People Die In ‘Terrifying’ Crane Accident
Tragedy struck Friday when a construction crane near Boston Harbor toppled. According to the Everett Fire Department, a crane collapsed at a job site on the Mystic River at around 3 p.m. local time. Everett Fire Chief John Hickey revealed that one person died and another was hospitalized. "This was ...
MBTA to put over $800M toward improving safety
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will put over $800M in funding toward improving safety on public transit. The MBTA says the money will be to repair and upgrade services, such as building new trains and making more stops wheelchair accessible. The funding will come from a...
Man hit in face with bottle, robbed in South End grocery store
A man was hit in the face with a bottle as he was robbed in a South End grocery store on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at 4:40 p.m. at Liriano Grocery, located at 1813 Washington St., according to the Boston Police Department. An officer who was working in the...
