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
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One man shot, another stabbed in Bronx murders four minutes apart
The bloodshed began when 34-year-old Javan Jones was shot in the back on E. 161st St. near Courtlandt Ave. in Melrose at 9:36 p.m. Sunday.
May 26, 2026Open source
Brazen armed robbery at west suburban restaurant caught on camera
A Melrose Park armed robbery at Arepa Express on Lake Street was caught on video.
May 19, 2026Open source
Man, 32, Arrested in Melrose Hammer Attack
A 32-year-old man was arrested Friday and is facing several charges following an alleged hammer attack last month at a construction site in Melrose,...
May 19, 2026Open source
‘The very best mama's boy': Family mourns 9-year-old killed on Mass. playground
Family remembers Zakaria Bel Qaid, 9, who was killed when a tree fell on Winthrop School playground in Melrose, Mass. He loved skiing, they said.
May 10, 2026Open source
Melrose Resident Uninjured But Has No Memory Of Driving Car Onto Property
The man reportedly suffered a minor medical issue when backing out of his driveway.
May 8, 2026Open source
'I Wish You Didn't Leave Us So Soon' Melrose Community Shows Support For Fallen Elementary Student
In the two days since the devastating event, the community has shown its support through an outpouring of flowers, posters, and donations.
May 6, 2026Open source
9-year-old boy dies after falling tree hits him in elementary school playground: officials
A 9-year-old boy died after he was hit by a falling tree at a school playground in Massachusetts, according to officials.
May 6, 2026Open source
Vacant Fairfax lot draws homeless, safety concerns after sale
A vacant lot in the Fairfax District near Melrose Avenue has drawn ongoing concerns from neighbors, who say homeless encampments, garbage and safety issues p...
May 6, 2026Open source
Melrose mourning 9-year-old student killed by tree that fell on school playground
MELROSE, MASS. (WHDH) - A 9-year-old student has died after he was hit by a tree that fell on the Winthrop Elementary School playground inRead More
May 6, 2026Open source
1 suspect in custody following the overnight vandalism of 3 Fairfax businesses Around 4 a.m., the Los Angel...
Around 4 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department was notified of the vandalism of three separate businesses within one block of Melrose Avenue.
May 5, 2026Open source
Child dies after tree falls on playground in Massachusetts
A child has died after a tree fell on a playground outside an elementary school in Melrose.
May 5, 2026Open source
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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
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
Waltham police seek missing man
Authorities are searching for a missing man last seen in Waltham, Massachusetts. Police said Thursday that 31-year-old Mason James Boulay has been missing si...
May 20, 2026Open source
Traffic alert: Lane closures on Route 9 in Framingham
There are lane closures on Route 9 west in Framingham, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning.
May 19, 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
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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Mass. State Police vehicle involved in serious wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Saugus
A Massachusetts State Police patrol vehicle was involved in a serious, multivehicle wrong-way crash early Wednesday on Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts.
May 6, 2026Open source
New details revealed on Saugus home invasion where gunshots were fired
Prosecutors revealed new information on Sunday's armed home invasion in Saugus, Massachusetts, as the suspects appeared in court Monday.
May 5, 2026Open source
2 arrested in connection with armed home invasion in Saugus, Mass.
Two men were arrested in connection with a home invasion in Saugus, Massachusetts, police said.
May 3, 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
6 people transported to hospital after Cape Cod bus crash
A Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus crashed in Barnstable, Massachusetts, on Thursday, sending several people to the hospital.
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
So, You Want to Live in Jamaica Plain?
With the community spirit of a small town and the vibrancy of Boston, this neighborhood has culture and energy to spare.
May 13, 2026Open source
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Mass. town warns pet owners of wild animals displaying neurological symptoms
A Massachusetts town issued a warning to pet owners on Friday, saying they have been seeing an increase in wild animals displaying "neurological symptoms."
May 29, 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
NH man killed in motorcycle, pickup crash near Mass. border
Authorities say a motorcyclist died after a crash involving a pickup truck near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. The investigation remains ongoing.
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
FIFA World Cup Trophy makes tour stop in Massachusetts
The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy is arriving in Massachusetts on Friday ahead of the seven matches that are taking place in Foxborough.
May 29, 2026Open source
Is it really going to snow in New England tomorrow? Here's what to expect from storm
Massachusetts gets an upside-down late May storm with rain, 50 mph coastal gusts and snow at higher elevations before sun returns Sunday.
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
State trooper hospitalized after gun accidentally discharges in barn, officials say
A Massachusetts state trooper was injured Wednesday evening after his weapon accidentally discharged at the Mounted Unit barn in Acton.
May 28, 2026Open source
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts formally unionize
The App Drivers Union said it was the first organization in the country to be formally certified to represent drivers for apps such as Uber and Lyft.
May 27, 2026Open source
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