Fire breaks out on rooftop patio at Assembly Row in Somerville
SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A fire broke out on a rooftop patio at Assembly Row in Somerville Friday afternoon, according to Somerville Fire Chief CharlesRead...
May 30, 2026Open source
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Fire reported on roof of Assembly Row condo building, nearby hotel evacuated
A fire was reported on the roof of the Alloy Condos at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts, on Friday afternoon.
May 29, 2026Open source
A royal family dined at a popular Somerville restaurant this week
Belgian royals made a stop at Sarma, one of Greater Boston’s most in-demand restaurants, ahead of the crown princess's Harvard graduation.
May 28, 2026Open source
Someone just won a $1M scratch ticket prize in Somerville
A trust from Quincy claimed a $1 million grand prize from a lottery ticket purchased in Somerville, the Massachusetts State Lottery said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Somerville restaurant owner says viral ‘pool water’ reply to customer review was unauthorized
Olivia’s Kitchen owner told Boston.com the unfiltered reply to a customer review was unauthorized after screenshots surfaced on Reddit.
May 24, 2026Open source
‘This is a tragedy': MBTA leader reacts to escalator death
MBTA GM Phil Eng spoke about the death of Steven McCluskey, who was caught in an escalator at Davis Station in Somerville.
May 17, 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
How did a man die after getting caught in an MBTA escalator?
A man was trapped at the bottom of a moving escalator inside the Davis MBTA station in Somerville and later died. His family is demanding answer
May 17, 2026Open source
At Boston City Hall and around Somerville, this Saturday is all about live music, rain or shine
Somerville Porchfest will feature about 500 performances on Saturday, and Boston City Hall Plaza will host the first-ever Mojo Boston Music Festival.
May 8, 2026Open source
Urban Integration of a Fire Station: Redefining Civic Infrastructure
Justin Crane explains why the Somerville, MA, Fire Department
May 8, 2026Open source
GBH Daily: Giving up the American dream
American flags and and flowers mark soldiers' graves at the Somerville Veterans Cemetary ahead of Memorial Day in Somerville, Mass. on May 24, 2020. Meredith...
May 7, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend, including sonic Arbor Week experiences and Mother's Day celebrations
Plus, a hot sauce festival and live music across Somerville.
May 6, 2026Open source
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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
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
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
Mass. police respond after ‘body’ reported in truck, turns out to be a mannequin
A mannequin used for fire and rescue training in the bed of a pickup truck was mistakenly reported as a dead body, a Massachusetts police department said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Former Melrose High School soccer player set to play in the World Cup, for Haiti
Frantzdy Pierrot, who moved from Haiti to Massachusetts when he was 11, said playing in the Bay State "means a lot" to him.
May 27, 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
Off-duty Waltham firefighter hurt by falling tree limb An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitaliz...
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
May 20, 2026Open source
Tree falls on truck in Framingham
A tree fell on a truck in Framingham, Massachusetts, on Wednesday. It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was hut.
May 20, 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
Accused gunman in Cambridge shooting to be arraigned from hospital bed Tyler Brown, the accused gunman i...
Tyler Brown, the accused gunman in the shooting rampage on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, appeared in court via remote video Thursday.
May 14, 2026Open source
Popular ice cream shop in Belmont gutted by fire: "It's heartbreaking" Fire and heavy, thick smoke gutted M...
Fire and heavy, thick smoke gutted Moozy's, a popular ice cream shop in Belmont, Massachusetts, early Thursday morning.
May 14, 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
Trooper in cruiser struck while working detail on I-93
A Massachusetts state trooper was struck Thursday night during a highway detail in Quincy, authorities said.
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
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
VIDEO: Bear spotted roaming near Worcester school
A black bear was seen roaming near homes and a school not far from downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
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
Teen crossing street struck by pickup truck at Worcester's Kelley Square
A serious car crash involving a teenage pedestrian briefly closed a major intersection in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
May 28, 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
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
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
Off-duty firefighter helped pull 2 people from electric vehicle crash on I-495 A group of good Samaritans,...
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
May 19, 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
Person seriously injured in crash involving car, moped in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - One person was hurt in a crash involving a car and a moped in Dorchester Friday night, according to Boston police. BostonRead More
May 16, 2026Open source
BU student arraigned, accused of threatening dean and students
BOSTON (WHDH) - A Boston University Student was arraigned Friday morning and is accused of making a series of threats. Maximillien Sajous, 29, is accusedRead...
May 15, 2026Open source
Man accused of threats at BU expected before judge
BOSTON (WHDH) - A man accused of making troubling threats on campus at Boston University is set to appear before a judge Friday. Maximillien Sajous,Read More
May 15, 2026Open source
Watch Live: Honoring a hero, funeral for Trooper Kevin Trainor
State Police and law enforcement officers from around the country began to arrive and assemble in Salem Wednesday for the funeral services for Massachusetts...
May 13, 2026Open source
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Somerville is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Region: Massachusetts
ZIP Codes
02143, 02144, 02145
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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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