‘Different energy this time’: Protests in Massachusetts giving people hope that change is possible
At a peaceful rally in Stoughton on Wednesday, demonstrators took a knee for nearly nine minutes in tribute to George Floyd. The peaceful protest thatRead More
Protesters in Boston, Brockton meet to reject police brutality
BOSTON (WHDH/AP) — Protesters gathered in Boston and Brockton on Wednesday to again denounce police brutality against people of color. Black Lives Matter called forRead More
Investigation underway into Dorchester double shooting that left 1 dead, another injured
Authorities are investigating after a double shooting left one man dead and another injured in Dorchester early Thursday morning. Officers responding to a report ofRead More
Mass. elected officials of color hold powerful moment of silence for George Floyd, call for more police accountability
Massachusetts’ elected officials of color gathered at the State House on Tuesday, where they condemned police brutality and called for more accountability among law enforcementRead More
Thousands of protesters hold die-in, march through Boston to protest death of George Floyd
Thousands of protesters held a die-in in Boston to protest the death of George Floyd and other African-Americans, before marching through the streets to holdRead More
Curfews imposed, National Guard activated following violence in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo activated the National Guard and the state’s three largest cities imposed curfews on Tuesday in responseRead More
Volunteers cleaning debris, scrubbing graffiti left behind following violent protests in Boston
Volunteers brought their own supplies to clean up the city of Boston after protests turned destructive and violent on Sunday. Thousands of mostly mask-wearing demonstratorsRead More
21 Boston police cruisers, 7NEWS van damaged during violent clash
A violent clash between protesters and police officers in Boston on Sunday night left several cruisers and a 7NEWS van significantly damaged. The day startedRead More
Protests peaceful in Boston by day turn violent at nightfall
BOSTON (AP) — A Sunday afternoon of mostly peaceful protests in Boston broke at nightfall when protesters clashed with officers, throwing rocks, breaking into severalRead More
Walsh: Running of 2020 Boston Marathon ‘is not feasible’ due to coronavirus pandemic
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced Thursday that the running of the 2020 Boston Marathon in September is no longer “feasible” due to the coronavirus pandemic.Read More