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Mattapan three-alarm fire displaces 12 residents, injures firefighter

March 11, 2026

Boston St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day parade 2026 guide

March 4, 2026

Eight displaced after two-alarm Dorchester house fire

February 4, 2026

RECENT INCIDENTS

Hyde Park drug bust leads to two arrests, seizure of fentanyl,...

September 9, 2026

Two Hyde Park men were arrested after a drug investigation led to searches that uncovered fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, ammunition and cash.

REAL ESTATE

Boston housing market March 2026: prices, sales, and inventory

April 19, 2026

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Boston housing market strengthened in March 2026, with rising prices, increased sales, faster transactions, and modest inventory growth amid demand.

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Top 5 biggest companies in Massachusetts by market value (2026)

April 19, 2026

In this video, we break down five publicly traded companies headquartered in Massachusetts and see how they stack up by market value.

HEADLINES

Hyde Park drug bust leads to two arrests, seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and ammunition

September 9, 2026

Man arrested after assaults at pharmacy and bar in downtown Boston

September 5, 2026

Mattapan man arrested after shooting victim in both legs in Roxbury

September 3, 2026

Two arrested, eight mopeds towed and 218 fentanyl pills seized in downtown Boston

September 3, 2026

New neighborhood liaisons named for Mid-Dorchester, Charlestown and Roxbury

September 1, 2026

Several Boston EMTs hospitalized after assaults during Caribbean Festival

August 31, 2026

Fire breaks out at Brighton home on Beacon Street

August 31, 2026

Three arrested, 12 mopeds towed in Dorchester

August 30, 2026

Man wounded in Dorchester shooting, two suspects arrested

August 30, 2026

Three adults and dog escape early morning house fire in Hyde Park

August 30, 2026

Boston Westin guests evacuated after overnight fire

August 29, 2026

Man slashed while breaking up fight on party bus in Dorchester

August 24, 2026

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LATEST POSTS

Hyde Park drug bust leads to two arrests, seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and ammunition

September 9, 2026

Two Hyde Park men were arrested after a drug investigation led to searches that uncovered fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, ammunition and cash.

Man arrested after assaults at pharmacy and bar in downtown Boston

September 5, 2026

A Boston man was arrested after two separate downtown assaults Friday left victims with injuries requiring hospital treatment, according to police.

Mattapan man arrested after shooting victim in both legs in Roxbury

September 3, 2026

A 47-year-old Mattapan man was arrested in connection with an Aug. 26 Roxbury shooting that wounded a victim in both legs.

Two arrested, eight mopeds towed and 218 fentanyl pills seized in downtown Boston

September 3, 2026

Two people were arrested, 218 fentanyl pills were seized, and eight mopeds were towed during a downtown Boston enforcement operation Tuesday.

New neighborhood liaisons named for Mid-Dorchester, Charlestown and Roxbury

September 1, 2026

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appointed new neighborhood liaisons for Mid-Dorchester, Charlestown and Roxbury to connect residents with city services.

Several Boston EMTs hospitalized after assaults during Caribbean Festival

August 31, 2026

Several Boston EMTs were assaulted and treated at hospitals while responding to emergencies during the Caribbean Festival on Saturday.

Fire breaks out at Brighton home on Beacon Street

August 31, 2026

Firefighters knocked down a two-alarm fire at a multifamily home in Brighton Monday morning and stayed to check for remaining hotspots.

Three arrested, 12 mopeds towed in Dorchester

August 30, 2026

Three people were arrested, three received summonses, and 12 mopeds were towed during a Boston enforcement operation in Dorchester Saturday.

Man wounded in Dorchester shooting, two suspects arrested

August 30, 2026

Two men were arrested after a Dorchester shooting injured a man and officers seized two firearms during a moped pursuit.

Three adults and dog escape early morning house fire in Hyde Park

August 30, 2026

Three adults and a dog escaped safely from a three-alarm fire that heavily damaged a home in Boston’s Hyde Park Sunday.

MOST POPULAR ALL TIME

A 38-year-old woman disappears in Dorchester, police asks for help to find her

February 12, 2020

Alenny Matos was last seen on Saturday, January 25th, 2020, approximately at 7:30 PM around the area of 79 Spencer Street in Dorchester.

High school located in Dorchester ranks #5 best in Massachusetts

January 22, 2020

Attendees to this school demonstrated outstanding outcomes in math and reading state assessments, passed a diverse array of the college-level exams, and graduated in a high proportion.

Boston Police arrests serial rapist in Dorchester

August 6, 2020

The repeated sex offender was charged with "aggravated rape, kidnapping for sexual assault, strangulation," and more.

Special: Dorchester among Boston neighborhoods with lowest crime rate

March 6, 2018

When we calculated the crime rate by 1,000 people, we realized that Dorchester crime very low. Skeptical? We used official data from the Boston Police Department.

Michelle Wu shares details of her new baby

July 18, 2017

Michelle Wu —current Boston City Council President— alongside her husband Conor Pewarski and her two year old son Blaise, shared details of the birth...

Transportation Dept. will give $15K to an artist for a mural at Grove Hall

October 19, 2020

The project has a budget of $15,000, inclusive of the "artist fee, fabrication, materials, installation, lighting, documentation, and all costs associated with the project."

Four Dorchester women recognized as 2020 Commonwealth Heroines

June 28, 2020

The Commonwealth Heroines are women who "use their time, talent, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods."

Criminals invade a home, tie up and blindfolds woman in Dorchester

August 9, 2019

Police detectives are asking for public assistance to identify two individuals after obtaining surveillance footage from the area.

Councilwoman Andrea Campbell share details of a new son

December 10, 2019

The new male citizen of Boston is named Aiden Ronald Scheier.

Carvalho leads new Human Rights Commission of Boston

September 2, 2019

The Former Dorchester State Representative will be in charge of a Commission that investigates discrimination complaints related to the workplace, housing, credit, education, public accommodations, among others.

RECENT INCIDENTS

Hyde Park drug bust leads to two arrests, seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and ammunition

September 9, 2026

Two Hyde Park men were arrested after a drug investigation led to searches that uncovered fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, ammunition and cash.

Man arrested after assaults at pharmacy and bar in downtown Boston

September 5, 2026

A Boston man was arrested after two separate downtown assaults Friday left victims with injuries requiring hospital treatment, according to police.

Mattapan man arrested after shooting victim in both legs in Roxbury

September 3, 2026

A 47-year-old Mattapan man was arrested in connection with an Aug. 26 Roxbury shooting that wounded a victim in both legs.

Two arrested, eight mopeds towed and 218 fentanyl pills seized in downtown Boston

September 3, 2026

Two people were arrested, 218 fentanyl pills were seized, and eight mopeds were towed during a downtown Boston enforcement operation Tuesday.

Several Boston EMTs hospitalized after assaults during Caribbean Festival

August 31, 2026

Several Boston EMTs were assaulted and treated at hospitals while responding to emergencies during the Caribbean Festival on Saturday.

Fire breaks out at Brighton home on Beacon Street

August 31, 2026

Firefighters knocked down a two-alarm fire at a multifamily home in Brighton Monday morning and stayed to check for remaining hotspots.

Three arrested, 12 mopeds towed in Dorchester

August 30, 2026

Three people were arrested, three received summonses, and 12 mopeds were towed during a Boston enforcement operation in Dorchester Saturday.

Man wounded in Dorchester shooting, two suspects arrested

August 30, 2026

Two men were arrested after a Dorchester shooting injured a man and officers seized two firearms during a moped pursuit.

Three adults and dog escape early morning house fire in Hyde Park

August 30, 2026

Three adults and a dog escaped safely from a three-alarm fire that heavily damaged a home in Boston’s Hyde Park Sunday.

Boston Westin guests evacuated after overnight fire

August 29, 2026

A small fire behind a refrigerator at Boston’s Westin Hotel prompted an overnight evacuation before firefighters cleared smoke and guests returned.