Mass. woman charged after police say she kept 28 dogs in U-Haul during freezing...
A Massachusetts woman is facing multiple charges after the Milton Police Department said she was keeping 28 dogs in the back of a U-Haul van. On Dec. 9, 2025, police got multiple calls that a U-Haul van parked in the driveway was running with dogs barking in the back. It was 26 degrees outside and the caller was...
Manhole fire causes traffic backups, knocks out power to hundreds in Boston
A fire in a manhole snagged traffic and knocked out power to several hundred customers in Boston on Friday. Fire officials said they were called to the fire in a manhole at Cambridge Street at Staniford Street – near the Bowdoin MBTA station – around 10 a.m. Crews are still working as of late Friday afternoon. ...
Boston Chops and Two Neighborhood Favorites Close in Boston in January 2026
In January 2026, several well-known Boston restaurants announced permanent closures, marking a notable shift in the city’s dining landscape. The exits reflect broader operational shifts and ownership changes across Boston’s restaurant scene. Restaurants Bid Adieu to Boston Neighborhood in January 2026. From upscale...
Judge questions need to remove prosecutor in ‘Turtleboy’ witness intimidation case
The judge overseeing the witness intimidation cases against the blogger Aidan Kearney appeared skeptical that a special prosecutor needed to be removed from the case over a potential conflict of interest, suggesting instead that another lawyer be brought on the case to resolve the issue. Lawyers for the blogger...
‘Zero warning’: Thawing ice causing close calls, expensive home repairs
Ice that’s melting on people’s roofs across Massachusetts is leading to close calls and expensive home repairs.
Fire breaks out at home in Milton
MILTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A home went up in flames in Milton Friday, sending thick smoke shooting out of the roof. Sky 7 HD flew over the home on Craig Street shortly after 4 p.m., where several firefighters are working to contain the fire. No word yet if anyone was...
Boston man guilty of threatening federal agent
A Boston man remains in custody after pleading guilty to making threats against a federal officer. Kenneth Pacheco, 22, pleaded guilty on Jan. 23 to one count of threatening a federal law enforcement officer, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts. In May 2025, someone made an...
Last Saks OFF 5TH stores in Massachusetts closing
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH is closing most of its stores, including the only two in Massachusetts. The Saks OFF 5TH stores at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets and The Outlets at Assembly Row in Somerville are among more than 55 stores closing. Saks OFF 5th offers “a compelling assortment...
Quincy Launches Custom Limited-Edition Sneakers That Tell the City’s Story
Discover Quincy, the official tourism agency for Quincy, Massachusetts, has found a fresh way to celebrate the city's heritage, through footwear! The agency recently announced limited-edition sneakers that capture everything from presidential history to punk rock culture, all in a design you can actually wear.
I-95 north in Newton reopens after serious, 3-vehicle crash
Interstate 95 north in Newton, Massachusetts, was temporarily shut down Friday due to a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said in a social media post at 11:40 a.m. that a multiple vehicle crash on I-95 north in Newton was causing...
