Cape Cod adopts transfer fee on home sales over $1 million
The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates approved the measure, which now heads to Beacon Hill and could raise $60 million annually for housing. After five hours of heated debate on Wednesday, the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates voted 10-5 to advance a home rule petition that would create a local real...
Timeline: When you will see first impacts from the historic blizzard nor’easter ‘bombing out’...
A highly impactful nor'easter is forecast to bring blizzard conditions to the Northeast beginning Sunday, with snow totals forecast at over a foot. We're letting you know when to expect the worst impacts in your area.
‘Going to bomb your police station and kill you all’: Man arrested on Main...
A Framingham man released on parole earlier in the day was arrested Thursday night on Main Street after injuring five Hopkinton first responders who attempted to get him medical attention and threatening to bomb the police station, according to a police report. According to the report, HPD Sgt. Cody Normandin,...
NY mall ‘takeovers’ prompt Mass. police alert as social‑media posts target local malls
Inside malls and outdoor shopping plazas across New York this past week, local news outlets reported hundreds of teenagers flooded the areas in so‑called “takeovers.”. Organized through social media posts, the large and suddenly forming groups were “chaotic” — they smashed shop windows, acted “loud and aggressive”...
2 casual dining chains in Mass. closing more restaurants
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
A Lynn teenager stabbed another teen to death in a convenience store. A jury...
A Lynn teenager was acquitted of second-degree murder on Thursday for the fatal stabbing of another teen in a convenience store in the summer of 2023, an attack federal officials said was motivated by a gang rivalry. Iram Allen was 15 when he was charged with killing Daniel Marquez Santeliz,...
Suspect arrested in connection with shooting in Mass. town
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a Thursday shooting in a Massachusetts town that sent a victim to the hospital. The Braintree Police Department announced the arrest on Friday morning. Due to the age of the suspect, the person was not named. On Thursday afternoon, police responded to...
New snowfall map: Weekend nor’easter could bring a foot or more to parts of...
We're tracking two storms that could bring snow to Massachusetts over the weekend. A messy winter mix is moving through southern New England today through early Saturday. A burst of snow for interior spots this afternoon to early evening and another overnight. In between, some sleet and pockets of freezing rain that...
Tiny 9lb Chihuahua Seeks Fresh Start After Spending Most of Life in Crate
Bruno, a 9-pound Chihuahua with "the softest heart and the sweetest eyes," is looking for his forever home after spending most of his two years confined to a crate. The gentle pup was recently introduced by Shultz's Guest House, a 501c3 dog rescue shelter in Dedham, Massachusetts, as he embarks on a journey to...
Boston woman accused of running over ex‑boyfriend’s new girlfriend with car
Minutes after Valentine’s Day ended this year, a Boston woman tried to kill her ex‑boyfriend’s new girlfriend and ran her over with a car in Newton — with the incident leading to charges for both women, according to police. Rosa Sanchez, 37, of Mattapan, is facing...

















