Media February 1, 2024 'Squad' Democrat accuses Walgreens of racism for leaving Boston neighborhood: 'Shame on you' Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., slammed pharmacy giant Walgreens for closing a store in a low-income minority neighborhood, accusing the retailer of racial discrimination.
Massachusetts January 31, 2024 Boston doctor found not guilty of lewd acts near 14-year-old on plane Dr. Sudipta Mohanty of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been cleared of charges claiming he masturbated in the immediate vicinity of a 14-year-old girl on a 2022 Hawaiian Airlines flight.
Maine January 31, 2024 Massachusetts man killed after leading police on multistate chase, exiting wrecked vehicle with knife Kenneth Ellis, 52, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was fatally shot by a Maine police officer after emerging from his disabled pickup truck with a knife after a multistate chase.
Massachusetts January 31, 2024 Massachusetts closes community center to public to shelter migrants, prompting backlash Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s office said Wednesday it would be closing the state-owned Melnea Cass Recreation Center in Roxbury to convert it to a migrant shelter.
Africa January 31, 2024 Fugitive wanted for allegedly killing girlfriend at Boston airport is arrested in Kenya A fugitive wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend and then leaving her body in a parked car at a Boston airport has been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya.
US January 30, 2024 Massachusetts State Police troopers among 6 arrested, charged with bribery in 74-count indictment Six defendants, including four current and former Massachusetts State Police troopers, were named in a 74-count indictment on Tuesday that alleged the officials took bribes.
Massachusetts January 30, 2024 Illegal immigrant convicted of assault last month among 3 arrested again in sanctuary city robbery An illegal immigrant from Brazil who avoided deportation under sanctuary policies despite an assault conviction and federal detainer has been arrested again.
Media January 30, 2024 Massachusetts families demand striking teachers return to school in legal motion A family has filed a legal motion to force striking teachers to return to work in Newton, Massachusetts after over a week of skipped classes.
Massachusetts January 30, 2024 Boston doctor accused of lewd acts near teen on plane stands trial Dr. Sudipta Mohanty, 33, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, appeared in court Monday for allegedly masturbating in the immediate vicinity of a 14-year-old girl on a Hawaiian Airlines flight.
Massachusetts January 29, 2024 Massachusetts man allegedly threatened to kill Jews and bomb Synagogues A Massachusetts man is accused of calling and leaving a voicemail for a Jewish synagogue, threatening to kill Jews and bomb places of worship.
Media January 29, 2024 Boston reparations task force member says examination of slavery could yield 'real dollar' compensation Boston Reparations Task Force member L’Merchie Frazier said the examination of the history of slavery practices in the U.S. could lead to "real dollars."