Cyclist killed in crash on U.S. 85 in north metro Denver
A cyclist was struck and killed while crossing U.S. 85 in north metro Denver late Tuesday night, Brighton police said.
May 27, 2026Open source
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1 killed, 4 injured in Adams County crash near Brighton
As of Sunday evening, East 120th Avenue was closed at Powhaton Road for the crash cleanup and investigation, state patrol officials said.
May 25, 2026Open source
Woman robbed at gunpoint trying to sell car in Boston, police say
Boston police say a woman was allegedly robbed at gunpoint, and her vehicle was stolen.
May 22, 2026Open source
1 dead in 5-car Commerce City crash that shut down U.S. 85, police say
U.S. 85 was closed in both directions between Longs Peak Drive in Commerce City and East 124th Avenue in Brighton, according to CDOT.
May 20, 2026Open source
Jackson Mann site could include housing, study finds ahead of community meeting
The mayor also announced a community meeting Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. at Jackson Mann, Allston-Brighton's only community center.
May 19, 2026Open source
Cape Cod judge faces domestic violence charges
The judge will appear in Brighton District Court due to a conflict. He is known for his prosecution of the Christa Worthington murder case.
May 15, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Several police cruisers were on the scene Monday near Rosemont and Brighton avenues. The police chief declined to immediately confirm what happened.
May 4, 2026Open source
How alert Brighton Township neighbors who put out a firebombing helped uncover a child sexual abuse case
A man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
May 4, 2026Open source
Brighton need to adapt to the Premier League’s physicality. This is what they should do
The early seeds for succeeding in a physical league have been planted, but more is needed from Brighton
May 4, 2026Open source
Multiple cars destroyed in Brighton parking garage fire
Boston firefighters responded around 6 p.m. to heavy smoke at a Brighton parking garage on Guest Street. Three cars burned and no one was hurt.
May 4, 2026Open source
Boston firefighters battle flames, smoke from car fires in Brighton parking garage
Boston Fire Dept. guest street SOURCE: Boston Fire Dept. Updated: 8:14 PM EDT May 3, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By Shelly Andrews Advertisement Boston fire...
May 4, 2026Open source
3 vehicles go up in flames in Brighton parking garage
BOSTON (WHDH) - Fire crews were called to a 5-story parking garage in Brighton on Sunday after three vehicles went up in flames, officials said.FirefightersR...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over Boston's 'Trust Act'
U.S. Judge Leo Sorokin writes in his decision: 'In Massachusetts, there is simply no source of authority empowering Boston police officers to do what the Uni...
May 30, 2026Open source
Video: Friday Showers, Alert for Windy Saturday
Friday brings evening showers to the Boston area and across Massachusetts with temperatures near seasonal levels.
May 29, 2026Open source
Boston residents encouraged to get mpox vaccine amid uptick in cases
Boston Public Health Commission and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are encour...
May 29, 2026Open source
Video: Saturday impact weather with rain and wind
Friday brings cool conditions across the Boston area with evening rain in parts of Massachusetts. Saturday features impact weather with chilly rain and wind,...
May 29, 2026Open source
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize their union, a...
May 27, 2026Open source
Winthrop man accused in wife's shooting death breaks down in tears, sobs openly in court
A man accused of shooting his wife to death in their Winthrop, Massachusetts, apartment over the weekend appeared in court for his arraignment Tuesday, break...
May 27, 2026Open source
Here’s where people are moving — and leaving — in Mass., according to new U.S. Census data
Boston lost the most residents last year as population growth slowed across Massachusetts.
May 24, 2026Open source
The Mass. housing market is so competitive people are buying burned out homes
Even homes destroyed by fire can attract strong interest from buyers in the Boston area, highlighting just how competitive the Massachusetts housing market h...
May 20, 2026Open source
FIRST ALERT: Another day of storms and record-breaking temps
Record heat is possible again in Boston with storms focusing on central and eastern Massachusetts this afternoon. Heat advisories are in effect.
May 20, 2026Open source
Lightning strikes home in Brookline, Massachusetts: "It shook the entire house" A disruptive storm rolled t...
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
May 20, 2026Open source
These spray decks have opened to deal with the record heat
More than a dozen spray decks in Boston and across Massachusetts opened Monday amid record-breaking temperatures this week.
May 19, 2026Open source
Air quality alert issued in Massachusetts today An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts...
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Woman walking dog in Brookline suddenly surrounded by pack of coyotes
It was a scary situation in Brookline, Massachusetts, on Tuesday night, when a woman walking her dog was suddenly surrounded by three coyotes.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Driver flees from police, strikes law enforcement cruiser in Malden
Police are searching for two people who led police on a vehicle pursuit through multiple Massachusetts communities on Friday. Malden police say other law...
May 29, 2026Open source
Mass. trooper injured in crash at roadwork site on I-93
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was injured when his cruiser was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 93 in Quincy on Thursday night, officials said.
May 29, 2026Open source
Man arrested after allegedly brandishing machete during road-rage incident
A man is facing several charges after police said he allegedly assaulted another driver during a road-rage incident in Dedham, Massachusetts.
May 29, 2026Open source
Citing budget constraints, another Independence Day celebration canceled
Citing budget constraints, another Massachusetts city just canceled its annual Independence Day celebration. Framingham confirmed that decision less than a d...
May 28, 2026Open source
Striking bus drivers in Marlborough return to picket line amid contract negotiations
Striking Marlborough, Massachusetts, school bus drivers and monitors are returning to the picket line Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
Massachusetts school bus crash sends 9 children to hospitals
At least nine children were injured after a school bus collided with a black sedan in Everett, Massachusetts.
May 22, 2026Open source
‘A tragedy': Massachusetts transportation leader reacts to escalator death
MBTA GM Phil Eng spoke about the death of Steven McCluskey, who was caught in an escalator in Somerville, Mass.
May 17, 2026Open source
Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (WCVB) — A duck is recovering after it was found with an arrow through its bill. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, w...
May 16, 2026Open source
Shooting near Harvard University leaves 2 with life-threatening injuries, suspect ID'd
Massachusetts State Police said at least one person was left wounded after a gunman began shooting into traffic in Cambridge on Monday afternoon.
May 12, 2026Open source
Man with Gun Allegedly Shoots at Cars in Stringently Gun-Controlled Massachusetts
A man with a long gun allegedly shot at numerous cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, around 1:30 p.m. Monday.
May 12, 2026Open source
Breaking News: Gunshots fired into traffic along Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at least 1 wou...
A suspect is facing charges after a shootout with Massachusetts State Police troopers ended with two people seriously injured Monday afternoon, Middlesex Dis...
May 11, 2026Open source
1 facing felony charges for throwing firework at police car
PLYMOUTH — A Massachusetts resident is facing felony charges for allegedly throwing a firework at a police car, which detonated within feet of an officer a...
May 11, 2026Open source
Quabbin Photo Group to host landscape photographer Jamie Malcolm-Brown
BELCHERTOWN — The Quabbin Photo Group will host a presentation by western Massachusetts landscape photographer Jamie Malcolm-Brown on Monday, May 18, at 7...
May 10, 2026Open source
Community Foundation of North Central Mass. hits $100M in overall giving
FITCHBURG — The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts has today announced that as of the first quarter of the year it has surpassed $115 mill...
May 10, 2026Open source
Massachusetts town near Gillette Stadium presses for World Cup security funding
Up the road from Gillette Stadium, a town neighboring Foxboro is pressing for funding to meet public safety demands arising from the World Cup, with the firs...
May 9, 2026Open source
AG: Grant to help schools go phone-free inspired by Ipswich High
IPSWICH — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced new grant funding for school districts across the commonwealth to create phone-free lear...
May 9, 2026Open source
Granby Town Meeting on Monday to consider new state seal and capital projects
GRANBY — In the first of two Town Meetings on Monday, residents will vote on a citizens petition for a new Massachusetts state seal, along with capital exp...
May 9, 2026Open source
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Brighton is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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Search underway for driver who led cops on a chase through Everett, Malden, Stoneham
A suspect wanted in connection with a drug investigation led police on a chase through multiple Massachusetts communities Friday morning, striking a State Po...
May 30, 2026Open source
Teaching students to 'use their voice and actually make a change'
A few hundred middle and high schoolers from western Massachusetts presented a variety of ideas this week at a civics showcase in Springfield. Showcases are...
May 30, 2026Open source
How did a small, bitter berry become the backbone of Massachusetts’ agricultural history?
Under the Radar speaks with two local cranberry experts about the history of the cranberry industry in Massachusetts and its importance to New England as par...
May 30, 2026Open source
Mass. sues insurance company over $100M in alleged MassHealth fraud
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell in a 2025 file photo. Damian Dovarganes AP Katie Lannan katielannan katie.lannan@gbh.org Katie Lannan covers t...
May 30, 2026Open source
DOJ sues Massachusetts for refusing to issue ICE confidential license plates
Gov. Maura Healey said the lawsuit is the latest in a series of ”specious complaints against states like Massachusetts, putting together targeted investiga...
May 30, 2026Open source
DraftKings, sportsbooks target statehouse races as Mass. and others propose stricter betting rules
A bill seeks to make Massachusetts the first state to ban prop bets. Meanwhile, sports betting giants have poured millions into legislative races in states w...
May 30, 2026Open source
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over Boston's 'Trust Act'
U.S. Judge Leo Sorokin writes in his decision: 'In Massachusetts, there is simply no source of authority empowering Boston police officers to do what the Uni...
May 30, 2026Open source
Massachusetts man sentenced to 10 years for Saco drive-by shooting
A Massachusetts man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for his role in a drive-by shooting in Saco.
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines University partners with private Massachusetts college to expand program access
Des Moines University and Merrimack College in Massachusetts have partnered to provide more access to students pursuing healthcare careers.
May 30, 2026Open source
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