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Davis Square Commemorates Memorial Day With Parade, Mix Of Emotions
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — For some, Somerville's annual Memorial Day parade through Davis Square on Sunday was about the simple pleasures. "Well we're here with our one-and-a-half-year-old, so we're excited for her to see the firetrucks," one person said. But for the more than 80 groups who walked...
Sale closed in Dorchester: $1.4 million for a duplex
A historic two-unit house located at 2 Fields Court in Dorchester has a new owner. The 1,958-square-foot property, built in 1905, was sold on March 14, 2024, for $1,375,000, or $702 per square foot. This two-story duplex comprises a total of three bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. There is a lone fireplace indoors. The property's lot measures 2,785 square feet square feet in area.
Boston Police Turn Good Samaritans, Repair and Return Stolen Bike to Elated Hyde Park Child
Hyde Park detectives and Boston police officers turned heroes for a local child after they went the extra mile to not only recover but also to fully repair a stolen bicycle, the Boston Police Department reported. The two-wheeler, snatched on May 18, 2024, was found by the officers assigned to District E-18 in Hyde Park with some damage. However, the cops didn't simply close the case there. They took the initiative to get the bike fixed up before handing it back to its young owner. Boston Police Department shared that story as a testament to the force's community spirit.
Boston Police Department remembers Officer Donald Brown 50 years after his death
The Boston Police Department is remembering the public service of Officer Donald Brown, who was killed during a robbery in Roslindale 50 years ago to the day on Friday. Brown, 64, was shot and killed at the American Legion Shopping Center on May 24, 1974, Boston police said in a press release. He was escorting a local store manager to a bank when the pair was confronted by four suspects. The officer was shot while attempting to fire his service weapon.
Boston Firefighters Battle Intense Mattapan Blaze, 3 Hospitalized and 16 Displaced
Flames engulfed a triple-decker in the Boston neighborhood of Mattapan on Saturday afternoon, leaving three people hospitalized and 16 others without a home. The blaze, which started around 2 p.m. on Walk Hill Street, saw firefighters battling intense flames and heat as they tried to douse the fire that swiftly spread through the back porches and leapt to an adjoining building, WHDH reports.
New England City Ranks #5 in the US for Most Expensive Cities to Buy a Home
Let’s talk about that New England city. You know, the one with the rich history, iconic sports teams, best events, and a wicked cool vibe. But there's something else about this city that's making headlines: it's outrageously expensive to own a piece of it. According to realtor.com, it turns...
Two men arrested after failed armed robbery at Boston Cumberland Farms
Boston police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a failed armed robbery at a Cumberland Farms in Brighton that happened earlier this month, according to the department. Dorchester resident James Wise, 64, was arrested Friday on an attempted armed robbery charge and four firearms charges, Boston police...
Warm temperatures on Sunday with possible thunderstorms
A few more clouds are expected today compared to Saturday. Highs along the coast will struggle to break 70, but inland, highs in the 80s are not out of the question. A thunderstorm or two could bubble up in the afternoon, and while not everyone will get wet, it is worth watching if you spend the day outside.
DA: Mass. man charged with allegedly misleading girlfriend into taking medication to end pregnancy
WATERTOWN, Mass. — A Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with allegedly poisoning and misleading his girlfriend into taking a medication to end her pregnancy, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced. Robert Kawada, 43, of Brookline has been charged with poisoning, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon...
Warm weather expected today, then a cooling trend and possible rain
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Information is per the National Weather Service station at Hanscom Field Airport in nearby Lexington. High daytime temperatures in the...
New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history
Just in time for Pride, a new tour on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail highlights the history of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. The Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour promises to reveal Boston’s history on...
A whale of a tale is coming to the Plimoth Cinema
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Just email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. We’ll accommodate as many listings as possible. Michael Packard is the...
Suspect identified after 6 people are stabbed in Braintree and Plymouth
BRAINTREE - A person is facing charges after police said they attacked four girls at a movie theater in Braintree before stabbing two people at a McDonald's at a rest stop in Plymouth.Four girls attacked at movie theaterPolice said at around 6 p.m., 26-year-old Jared Ravizza entered a theater at the AMC Braintree 10 without paying and stabbed the four young girls. The mother of three of the girls said they were between 9 and 17 years old and were the only people in the theater to see the movie "IF.""They had just sat down, they had just got their...
Massachusetts commemorates Memorial Day
More than 37,000 American flags are on display at the Boston Common in observance of Memorial Day -- each representing a Massachusetts service member who died in the line of duty. It's a tradition that began in 2010. This marks the 15th year that dozens of volunteers drilled holes in...
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