Boston FBI Spearheads Manhunt for Brown University Menace with $50K Reward on the Line
The community reels in the aftermath of a tragic event as the hunt intensifies for the shooter responsible for the mass shooting at Brown University. In a briefing, Ted Docks, the FBI special agent in charge of the Boston field office, confirmed the agency's commitment to bringing the perpetrator to justice. "We know...
Lively 1-Year-Old Jack Russell Terrier with Big Personality Ready to Brighten Your Life
The Quincy Animal Shelter in Quincy, Massachusetts, is currently seeking a forever home for Juice, a one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier with a big personality and boundless energy. According to the shelter, "Juice is worth the squeeze," and they're looking for an experienced adopter who understands the unique needs of...
Did Phillip Eng fix the MBTA? Reliability and passenger satisfaction are up.
The MBTA has made incredible strides over the past two years, and Phillip Eng, the New Yorker who came out of retirement to fix the "T" is getting rave reviews.
Owners of two small Mattapan Square markets charged with more than $6 million in...
Two men who run neighboring micro-markets on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square - one just 150 square feet - were arrested today on federal charges they paid cash for SNAP benefits and sold rice diverted from programs trying to feed starving children in other countries. Antonio Bonheur, 74, of...
Dorchester man gets up to nine years in prison for violent attack on 51-year-old...
BOSTON, December 8, 2025 – Suffolk Superior Court Judge Michael Pineault on Friday sentenced ANTHONY DEW, 43, of Dorchester to seven-and-a-half to nine years in state prison for a vicious 2024 attack on a 51-year-old woman that left her bruised, bloodied and screaming for help, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden...
Boston leaders and students talk about safety after Brown University shooting
After this weekend's deadly mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, leaders in Boston are talking about student safety in their city. Authorities are continuing to search for the gunman. Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox spoke Monday about the shooting, which left two...
Winter Fun: Boston Debuts Free BUDA Ultimate Frisbee Program for Young Athletes
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced a new free winter sports program for young children in the city. Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026, the department will host a Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3 to 12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
Boston school committee to vote on plan to close 3 of city’s schools
The Boston school committee is expected to vote Wednesday night on a controversial plan to close three of the city's public schools. The vote is over the proposed closure of The Community Academy of Science and Health, Another Course to College, and the Lee Academy Pilot School. It would go into effect at the end of...
Cedric Lodge Gets 8 Years For Selling Stolen Body Parts
Cedric Lodge, 58, and his wife, Denise Lodge, 65, both of New Hampshire, were sentenced for interstate transport of stolen human remains, the US Attorney for Middle Pennsylvania said. Cedric Lodge received 96 months in prison, authorities said. Denise Lodge was sentenced to 12 months and a day. Prosecutors said...
Brockton Dollar Tree employee Luis A. Soto remains fugitive three years after fatal shooting
“The Massachusetts State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating LUIS A. SOTO, who is currently WANTED on multiple serious charges stemming from a 2023 incident, including:. • Murder. • Firearms Offenses. • Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. • Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order. On...
