Man pleads guilty to operating human trafficking ring in Boston-area

A Dorchester man has pleaded guilty to operating a human trafficking ring in the Boston area. Michael Leoney, 53, pleaded guilty on Monday to chargesRead More

Bail set for driver who allegedly struck couple in Chinatown, dragged woman for miles

A Sandwich woman was arraigned Monday for allegedly striking two pedestrians in Chinatown, dragging one of them nearly 3 miles.  Bail was set at $5,000 for 44-year-oldRead More

Roxbury toddler taken to hospital in respiratory distress

A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after getting rushed to the hospital Sunday evening in respiratory distress. Police said that EMTs responded to theRead More

MSPCA-Angell Pet of the Week: Laura the cat

This week’s MSPCA-Angell Pet of the Week is Laura the cat. Attention fancy cat fans! Laura is a shy but oh-so-beautiful and silky 5-year-old Bengal.Read More

Boston teens team up on basketball court for Unity Weekend

Teens from around Boston teamed up on the basketball court Saturday for the annual Unity Weekend at the Ansin Youth Center in Charlestown. Now inRead More

BPD: 2 arrested for drugs, pointing gun at car in Mattapan

Two people were arrested after Boston Police said they were yelling and pointing a gun at a passing car in Mattapan. Police said the maleRead More

Officials investigating after train derails on Green Line

Officials are investigating after a train on the D Branch of the Green Line derailed near the Reservoir station. Officials with the Massachusetts Bay TransportationRead More

Roxbury YMCA holds water drive for residents of Flint

Roxbury residents are lending a helping hand to people suffering from the water crisis in Michigan. A local nonprofit held a water drive yesterday toRead More

5-year-old girl left alone on school bus in Boston; police investigating

A 5-year-old girl was left on a school bus alone on Friday leaving the family demanding answers.  At around 7:30 a.m., the bus picked upRead More

Crews free cement truck driver after power lines fall on truck in Roslindale

Crews freed a cement truck driver on Friday night after power lines fell on his truck in Roslindale.  The power lines came down on theRead More