Mass. not among states required to teach about 9/11
Many students are not aware that more than 200 people with ties to Massachusetts died in the attacks, or that two of the planes originated out of Boston's Logan Airport.
Mark Wahlberg Begins Filming Emotional New Movie in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is hosting a Wahlberg reunion these days with both famous brothers filming in the Bay State. While Donnie Wahlberg's highly anticipated Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, continues taping in and around Boston, little brother Mark Wahlberg is doing some filming in his home state as well. From the sounds...
Donnie Wahlberg to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Boston
From his early days of playing with his eight brothers and sister in the neighborhoods of Dorchester, to family dinners (probably made with government cheese) with his late mother Alma, Donnie Wahlberg has never forgotten his roots. Donnie Wahlberg Does It All. His local friends created a boy band that...
You’re Invited to Enjoy a Free Movie Every Week in September in Quincy
Looking for a way to enjoy an afternoon without breaking the bank? Movie enthusiasts and community members are in for a treat this September as the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy is hosting free weekly film screenings every Wednesday at 2:00 PM. This exciting free weekly program offers locals a chance to enjoy...
In crowded District 7 field, Ahmed and Culpepper lead pack
There was a moment of jubilation in the Ashur Restaurant on Roxbury Street last night when Said “Coach” Ahmed learned he had narrowly won the 11-way preliminary vote for the District 7 City Council seat. Then came the realization of what lies ahead. “What we have done in...
Solve It 7: Hotel hassle
BOSTON (WHDH) - A New Hampshire couple already facing a medical emergency suddenly had a new problem—one that cost them hundreds of dollars. They needed to get their money back so they called Solve It 7. “I just remember thinking, oh my gosh, it was super scary. This is...
Everett DPW workers who rushed into burning home receive Sweeney Award
Two Department of Public Works employees who rushed into a burning apartment building and helped save 14 people received the Madeline "Amy" Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery.
Boston police release photos in late-night cellphone thefts investigation
"The pictured individuals and vehicle are for ID wanted purposes." Boston police released photos this week in an effort to identify suspects accused of stealing cellphones outside of city nightclubs and bars. “The pictured individuals and vehicle are for ID wanted purposes,” police said. The suspects had allegedly...
Boston Police Department Calls for Proposals to Address Youth Violence with 2026 Shannon Grant...
The Boston Police Department is stepping up its efforts to combat gang and youth violence by seeking proposals for the 2026 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program. Funded by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, this program leverages the Comprehensive Gang Model from the Office of Juvenile...
Here’s why there are American flags above gates B32 and C19 at Boston Logan...
The flags are one of Logan’s most enduring, yet inconspicuous, tributes to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. As the nation continued to grapple with the unthinkable in the weeks following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, two American flags rose solemnly over gates at Boston Logan International Airport — one of...