Police: 2 men arrested for armed robberies in Brighton
Two men were arrested Wednesday night in connection with armed robberies in Brighton, police said. Officers patrolling North Beacon Street around 9:50 p.m. were alertedRead More
Baker asks for major disaster declaration, says 21 labs are now testing for coronavirus
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Thursday that he has filed for federal disaster assistance and said that 21 labs across the Commonwealth are now testingRead More
Police: Man arrested in connection with stabbing near Boston Common
A Boston man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing near the Boston Common on Wednesday night. Officers assisting state troopers around 6:24 p.m.Read More
If you don’t laugh, you cry: Coping with virus through humor
BOSTON (AP) — Neil Diamond posts a fireside rendition of “Sweet Caroline” with its familiar lyrics tweaked to say, “Hands … washing hands.” A newsRead More
Massachusetts’ highest court to weigh release of jail inmates amid coronavirus pandemic
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ highest court will hear arguments over the telephone next Tuesday in a case seeking the release of inmates amid the coronavirusRead More
‘Unprecedented’: Unemployment claims in Massachusetts skyrocket amid coronavirus outbreak
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts have skyrocketed over the last week due to the coronavirus outbreak that has forced businesses to close their doors, leaving hundredsRead More
‘They gave their all’: Boston remembers firefighters who were tragically killed 6 years ago in massive blaze
The Boston Fire Department is taking time to remember the lives of two firefighters who were killed while battling a raging nine-alarm blaze that toreRead More
NOAA extends protective zone for right whales until April 7
BOSTON (AP) — The federal government plans to use a protective zone east of Boston until early April to try to keep endangered whales safe.Read More
Police investigating stabbing near Boston Common
An investigation is underway after a person was stabbed near Boston Common on Wednesday. Officers responding to a reported stabbing in the area of AshburtonRead More
Local organization helping to screen homeless in Boston during coronavirus pandemic
A local organization is helping the homeless during the coronavirus outbreak. Boston’s Healthcare for the Homeless Program set up two tents to screen people enteringRead More