Person killed in Mattapan shooting, 2 others shot in Dorchester overnight Saturday
One man was killed in a Mattapan shooting on Saturday night, and hours later two others were injured in a separate shooting in Dorchester.
May 11, 2026Open source
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1 dead, 2 injured in separate shootings overnight in Boston
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police are investigating separate shootings in Mattapan and Dorchester overnight that left one person dead and two others injured.Offi...
May 10, 2026Open source
Overnight shootings leave one dead, two injured in Boston
Officers initially responded to reports of a person shot just after 11:30 p.m. in Mattapan, with reports of 2 people shot in Dorchester coming just after 2 a.m.
May 10, 2026Open source
Police investigating deadly shooting in Mattapan
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police are investigating a shooting late Saturday night in Mattapan that left one person dead, officials said.Officers responding to a...
May 10, 2026Open source
Police officers, ambulances respond to scene in Mattapan overnight
BOSTON (WHDH) - A large police presence gathered overnight in Mattapan. Police officers and ambulances could be seen gathered in a taped-off section of roadw...
May 10, 2026Open source
3 taken to hospital after crash between ambulance, Jeep in Boston
Three people were hospitalized Thursday night after a crash involving an ambulance in Mattapan.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults
A jury has convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
24-year-old woman killed in boat crash near Logan Airport
BOSTON (WHDH) - A 24-year-old woman died Thursday after the boat she was on crashed in Boston Harbor Wednesday night, according to the Suffolk CountyRead More
May 14, 2026Open source
Hayden, Rollins, and third Suffolk DA candidate Champion secure enough signatures to appear on ballot
Kevin Hayden, Rachael Rollins, and Linda Champion have cleared a crucial threshold to run for DA, according to data from local officials.
May 11, 2026Open source
Easthampton man identified in fatal Holyoke shooting
The Hampden District Attorney's Office is investigating after a man was shot and killed on Suffolk Street Wednesday night, according to District Attorney Ant...
May 11, 2026Open source
Police search for college student missing out of Boston
The 20-year-old Suffolk University student was last seen around 1 a.m. on Monday, according to a missing person alert from Boston police.
May 7, 2026Open source
Boston police seek missing Suffolk University student
Boston police are searching for a Suffolk University student who was reported missing Tuesday. Authorities said 20-year-old Isaac Cordice of Dorchester was l...
May 6, 2026Open source
Rollins, Hayden and Champion all clear signature hurdle to run for Suffolk DA
The candidates must now submit paperwork to the state by the end of the month in order to appear on the November ballot.
May 6, 2026Open source
IG rips state's 'broken' public defender system
BOSTON — Massachusetts' public defender system is 'broken, expensive, and resistant to oversight,' according to a scathing new report by the state's top go...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Massachusetts sets tax-free weekend date for August We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Mas...
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Severe weather forced family to cancel Hawaiian Vrbo. Now they're out $12,000. A Massachusetts family thoug...
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
4-year-old boy recovering after being struck by e-bike in Hingham A Hingham, Massachusetts four-year-old bo...
A Hingham, Massachusetts four-year-old boy is recovering after a rider on an e-bike slammed into him while he was on his bicycle.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Bars to stay open until 3 am for World Cup fans
BOSTON — When the world's largest sporting event gets underway in the United States this month, Massachusetts' sports bars and restaurants will be ready fo...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Richard Conner and James Ferguson, both of Massachusetts, are facing federal charges stemming from an alleged armed robbery at the T-Bird Mini Mart in Hinsdale.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Growing Wild launched in Massachusetts, free kits available locally and statewide
Massachusetts residents can pick up Growing Wild starter kits at nurseries across the Commonwealth thanks to a program that provides free native plant materi...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Column: Don't let this be the end of the Salem Skipper
Anyone who grows up in Massachusetts with mobility issues knows what it’s like to live your life based on where you can find accessible transportation. I w...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
DiLisio, Emmerich share 11th at Mass Open
Defending champion Steven DiLisio of Salem Country Club and Kernwood amateur Aidan Emmerich shared 11th place as the top local finishers at the 116th Massach...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
State report details ‘questionable’ sheriff’s office spending
Report reveals questionable spending by Massachusetts sheriff's offices, highlighting the need for budget reform and oversight.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sports Briefs: Northampton 12U softball claims District 2 Little League title
The Northampton 12U softball team secured the 2026 Massachusetts District 2 Little League championship after rallying to defeat Wilbraham, 4-3, on Tuesday. T...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in Londo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
US Marshals recover 35 missing Massachusetts kids ahead of World Cup
The U.S. Marshals Service in Massachusetts, partnered with local police agencies, recovered 35 "high-risk missing children" in "Operation Yellow Card" ahead...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Massachusetts pension database for 2025, and it’s a whopper!
Here are the $6.6 billion pensions paid out to Massachusetts public employee retirees. It's all part of the Herald's 19th year of the "Your Tax Dollars at Wo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
‘Operation Yellow Card’: 35 missing children recovered ahead of FIFA World Cup, feds say
Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies say they have safely recovered 35 missing children from Massachusetts as part of a coordinated effort tied...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Editorial: Decisive fatal drug OD drops indicate state’s efforts working
If not the beginning of the end, then definitely the end of the beginning in this state’s war on drugs. The number of opioid-related overdose fatalities in...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Local roundup: Whitney advances to final round
Ethan Whitney has put himself in a position to at least have a shot at bring some hardware home from Cape Cod. The Oak Hill Country Club golfer has landed hi...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Restaurateur from Gill collecting signatures in bid for election as governor
Charles Garbiel II, a small business owner and local politician, is running for governor of Massachusetts as an Independent candidate.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Seized farm animals from Hadley sanctuary available for adoption in Methuen
HADLEY — About 400 farm animals, including 317 taken from a Hadley sanctuary in January, will be featured at an open house and adoption event in Methuen th...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Grounds for celebration: Dean’s Beans named Massachusetts Rural Business of the Year
When founder Dean Cycon stepped down from his Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Co. in 2023, he didn’t look for a wealthy outside buyer or a massive conglomera...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Farmworkers hope pay bill emerges in late-session legislative harvest
Farmworkers in Massachusetts are pushing for legislation to raise their pay and grant overtime, facing resistance from struggling farmers.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Scathing report: Massachusetts court crisis could have been avoided
Inspector General investigation calls state's public defense system "broken" and "inefficient."
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Impact Weather: Isolated storms across Mass. with 'feels-like' temps in 90s
StormTeam 5 is tracking impact weather across Massachusetts with a risk of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Richard Conner and James Ferguson, both of Massachusetts, are facing federal charges stemming from an alleged armed robbery at the T-Bird Mini Mart in Hinsdale.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Growing Wild launched in Massachusetts, free kits available locally and statewide
Massachusetts residents can pick up Growing Wild starter kits at nurseries across the Commonwealth thanks to a program that provides free native plant materi...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Column: Don't let this be the end of the Salem Skipper
Anyone who grows up in Massachusetts with mobility issues knows what it’s like to live your life based on where you can find accessible transportation. I w...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
IG rips state's 'broken' public defender system
BOSTON — Massachusetts' public defender system is 'broken, expensive, and resistant to oversight,' according to a scathing new report by the state's top go...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
DiLisio, Emmerich share 11th at Mass Open
Defending champion Steven DiLisio of Salem Country Club and Kernwood amateur Aidan Emmerich shared 11th place as the top local finishers at the 116th Massach...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
State report details ‘questionable’ sheriff’s office spending
Report reveals questionable spending by Massachusetts sheriff's offices, highlighting the need for budget reform and oversight.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sports Briefs: Northampton 12U softball claims District 2 Little League title
The Northampton 12U softball team secured the 2026 Massachusetts District 2 Little League championship after rallying to defeat Wilbraham, 4-3, on Tuesday. T...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in Londo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults
A jury has convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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