Two Tragic Losses After Devastating Crane Collapse
Two lives were tragically lost on October 24, when a construction crane with a 250-ton capacity collapsed at a waterfront located in Everett, Massachusetts. Believed to have been caused by a problem with the cable, this tragedy has sparked further investigations of the incident. After the initial shock, the Everett...
Where have you spotted wild turkeys in Greater Boston? Send us your photos.
Share your wild turkey photo and tell us where you saw it — we’re building a map of turkey sightings across Boston and beyond. Wild turkeys can seem like they’re everywhere near Boston. While they almost went extinct due to overhunting during the colonial era, the birds have made a major comeback — strutting through...
Pressed Cafe planning to open in another Boston suburb
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. Last week, it was reported that a local group of dining spots that focus on healthy, freshly made options had expanded to another space in the Boston suburbs, and now we have learned that yet another new location is coming to the suburbs as well.
Stand Up Speak Out: ’democracy, free speech, and due process for all’
The Stand Up Speak Out (SUSO) group continues to attract new supporters, as evidenced by the 4,100 people who turned out to protest at the No Kings Day #2 rally at Hingham Bathing Beach Oct. 18, with the line stretching for a quarter mile. “We joined and collaborated with Indivisible...
Man sustains life-threatening injuries in shooting in Boston
A man sustained life-threatening injuries after being shot in Dorchester Tuesday afternoon, Boston Police said. Officers went to 77 Bowdoin Ave. at 3:15 p.m. for a report of a person shot, said Sgt. Det. John Boyle, the department’s chief spokesman. At the scene, police found a man had been shot and took him to a...
Woman dies of injuries from Mattapan shooting
A woman has died of injuries suffered during an October shooting in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood. G'Kiyah Lewis, 18, of Malden, died on Friday at the hospital. She was one of three people hurt in a shooting on Hiawatha Road in Mattapan on Oct. 11. The other two victims, both men,...
Watch: Alligator spotted swimming in Boston’s Charles River
Wildlife authorities in Massachusetts are on the hunt for a small alligator caught on camera in the Charles River by a couple walking in Boston.
Wu’s reelection triggered a mayoral pay increase. Here’s how much.
Under legislation passed in 2022, members of the Boston City Council are also set to see raises. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and members of the City Council are set to see notable pay raises once the calendar turns to 2026. Councilors have seen their pay steadily increase for the last few years, but this marks the first...
Massachusetts State Police arrest driver with lifetime driver’s license suspension after crashing into family...
Massachusetts State Police recently arrested a driver who injured a family after crashing into their vehicle. According to the State Police Association of Massachusetts, Troopers from the Danvers Barracks, including a member of the 91st RTT on break-in with his Field Training Officers (FTO), responded to a motor...
New bill could allow law enforcement to confiscate vehicles used in street takeovers
BOSTON (WHDH) - New Bedford Representative Chris Markey has proposed a bill which would allow law enforcement to seize vehicles involved in illegal street takeovers and car meetups. The recently viral gatherings seen from Boston to Fall River have blocked busy roads, led to dozens of arrests, and have left...
