Thin-crust pizza restaurant from James Beard Award winner opens in Boston
An award-winning chef’s hospitality group has opened its newest concept focusing on thin-crust pizzas in one of Boston’s most charming neighborhoods. Willie’s opened in Beacon Hill on Thursday, March 12. The American Italian–inspired neighborhood restaurant is from BCB3 Hospitality, which is led by James Beard...
Italian flag street lines to be repainted on Newton street after being abruptly removed...
NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - The city of Newton announced Friday it will be repainting red and green stripes on either side of a white reflective strip on Adams Street once weather permits, after the colors were abruptly removed last summer to the dismay of the community’s Italian population. The...
Expelled student from WMass college found with cache of weapons, DA says
SPRINGFIELD — A Saugus man who was expelled from Western New England University over weapons was arraigned Thursday on multiple charges, after police say he was caught with a gun, sword and materials often used in homemade bombs, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. James McNary, 18,...
After a harsh winter, long-time Boston residents look back on unforgettable past snowstorms
This winter, the city of Boston received several bouts of record snowfall, leading residents to stay indoors or bundle up to explore the outdoors and reminisce about historical snowstorms. In April 1997, Massachusetts residents eagerly awaiting spring flowers to bloom were instead met with 25 inches of snow....
Providence-bound MBTA train derails near South Station
Approximately 350 passengers onboard were escorted off and back to the station.
‘One of the worst offenders’: Why it’s hard to get public records from the...
A fatal bicycle crash in Cambridge piqued the interest of John Allen, an avid bicyclist. He doubted law enforcement’s view that drivers of cars involved in the 2016 accident were not at fault. The Middlesex District Attorney released the State Police’s crash reconstruction report and other evidence, but Allen...
Boston salary database: See the highest-paid city employees in 2025
The 54 top-paid city employees in Boston in 2025 were members of the police department, according to city payroll data. The top earner for the year was police Captain Timothy Connolly, who brought home $498,195. Connolly was followed by Lt. Stanley Demesmin, with $490,239; Captain Michael Hegarty with $488,434;...
Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Boston
BOSTON, MA — Two Roslindale residents were arrested on drug trafficking and firearms charges following a months-long investigation by the Boston Police Department. In December, officers assigned to the E-13 (Jamaica Plain) Drug Control Unit received information that two individuals were distributing crack cocaine and...
Two juveniles arrested for armed assault with intent to rob in Boston
Two juveniles were arrested on Friday morning for allegedly attempting to rob an individual for their coat with a replica gun.
Boston firefighter hospitalized after battling multi-alarm blaze in Hyde Park
BOSTON (WHDH) - A Boston firefighter was rushed to the hospital Saturday night after being injured while battling a blaze in Hyde Park. Video from the scene showed flames spreading across the roof of a building on Westinghouse Plaza as fire officials ordered a second alarm. The fire has since...

















