Police Logs: Nov. 2-8, 2026

All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Peabody Weekly News. Reports of burglar alarms at 8:53...

Dorchester Mom Spots Son's Convicted Killer at Her Local Stop & Shop

Janette Jackson, 76, was shopping at her neighborhood Stop & Shop in Dorchester when she came face to face with the man convicted of murdering her son three decades ago. John “Tiny” Evans, sentenced to life without parole in 1996 for killing Lyle “Danny” Jackson, is currently living under home confinement rather than behind bars — and Jackson says he bolted the moment he spotted her.

MA Mother Questions Emergency Response at Son’s Football Game

SAUGUS — On Sept. 25, Saugus Middle High School junior and starting quarterback Eli Fialho suffered a life-threatening injury; now, his mother, Christina Stanley, is questioning how the situation was handled. Eli was injured during a game, and according to his mother, medical personnel did not assess him immediately,...

People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood

Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...

Rare "Reverse Skunk" Spotted in Massachusetts Backyard

When you think of a striped skunk, the image that immediately comes to mind is a solid black coat split by a stark white stripe. But nature occasionally loves to throw a curveball. Recently, one Essex County resident has been sharing her yard with a much more unusual visitor: a stunning, mostly white skunk with a dark stripe down its back.

Uber driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop in Boston

BOSTON, MA — An Uber driver was arrested after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop in the downtown area. Officers assigned to District A-1 arrested Javier Breitling, 27, of Boston, at approximately 8:33 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 1 Beacon St. While on patrol on Tremont...

Boston Named the Nation’s No. 2 Sports City in New WalletHub Rankings

Boston fans have another bragging right. A new study from WalletHub ranks Boston as the second-best sports city in America for 2026, trailing only Los Angeles in the annual report that measures the strength of sports fandom across the country. The personal finance website analyzed 399 cities using more than...

ABC News Live: Boston students stage walkout to call for remote learning amid surge

This Massachusetts Diner Has Been Serving Breakfast Since Before Most Of Us Were Born

Breakfast here comes out of a dining car built in 1928. It’s believed to be the last operating diner made by the J. That alone made me sit up. One family has run it since 1938. Think about that for a second. Pancakes and home fries have been flipped...

Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

Investigation underway after MBTA rider attacked with pocket knife at Downtown Crossing station

The suspect allegedly asked the victim for a cigarette and an argument ensued.

Longtime New England staple Papa Gino's soon to have new owner

Papa Gino's, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner. Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain's parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants -- including Papa Gino's and its sister D'Angelos -- as part of the deal.

Mystery as top Boston cardiologist, 44, is found dead after biking though quiet cow pasture

Dr Daniel Arnett, 44, was found dead near a cow pasture in Newbury, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon.

Bill Ash's Lounge Pours Its Last Round As Revere Beach Dive Bar Shuts For Good

76–82 Revere Beach Blvd. — Reported Site of Proposed 80-Unit Condos. Bill Ash's Lounge, the cash-only dive bar that's anchored Revere Beach Boulevard for decades, has closed its doors for good. The bar held a Halloween Final Farewell Party at the longtime, popular spot, and musician Michael Firicano confirmed what regulars feared: the lights are out permanently.

Federal inmate in Massachusetts sentenced for threats against court official

A federal inmate was sentenced for sending threatening letters to a court employee in Boston.

Lupy Luxury Beauty Salon Grand Opening

Mayor Patrick Keefe and city officials joined business owner Maria G. Borjas at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lupy Luxury Beauty Salon located at 115 Broadway, Revere. Keefe congratulated Maria and her family, stating, “This is a wonderful day to celebrate a grand opening of a new business in our city, which is one of the best things that I like to do, because it tells me that we’re doing something right when people want to come and invest their hard-earned money and put their roots down in our city.”

Man arrested on arson charge in Salem

SALEM, MA — A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious fire at a commercial building on Waite Street. Alex Sverker, of Salem, was charged with arson following a joint investigation by the Salem Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Division and the Salem Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Man accused of killing mother after argument about job, cats agrees to give prosecutors access to phone

WOBURN, Mass. (Court TV) — A man accused of killing his mother stood silently in court on Tuesday as his attorneys agreed to give prosecutors access to the defendant’s phone. Ryan Hanafin, 22, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in the death of his mother, […] The post Man accused of killing mother after argument about job, cats agrees to give prosecutors access to phone appeared first on Court TV .

Retired Stonehill Professor Avoids Jail in Quincy Christian Mingle Fraud Case

A retired Stonehill College professor accused of defrauding a woman he met on a Christian dating site will not spend a day in jail. Gregory Shaw, a professor emeritus of religious studies and theology, was sentenced to six months' probation in Quincy District Court after his two felony larceny charges were reduced to misdemeanors.

Suffolk Downs celebrates official lighting of the Lighthouse at Beachmont Square

The HYM Investment Group LLC (“HYM”) and the City of Revere recently celebrated the official lighting of The Lighthouse at Beachmont Square at Suffolk Downs. Located just outside the MBTA’s Beachmont Blue Line station at the site of the former Beachmont Roast Beef, The Lighthouse serves as a new visual landmark and gateway to Beachmont Square, helping to knit together the Beachmont neighborhood to the 161-acre Suffolk Downs redevelopment. The illuminated tower symbolizes the continued transformation of the historic Suffolk Downs site into a vibrant, connected, mixed-use community and will serve as a beacon for residents, commuters, and visitors of Beachmont Square. The design of the tower pays homage to the former structure that sat atop the Beachmont T Stop and served as a visual marker to commuters.