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Elderly woman rescued by neighbor during Hyde Park house fire
An elderly woman was rescued by a neighbor during a Hyde Park house fire Friday night that caused more than $500,000 in damage.
Missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Mattapan
Fourteen-year-old Nova Worrell was reported missing after she was last seen September 16 in Mattapan, Boston police said.
37-year-old Milton resident killed in Hyde Park shooting
A 37-year-old Milton resident was fatally shot inside a business on Walter Street in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
Fire reaches five alarms at two-story building in Roxbury
A fire at a two-story building on Warren Street in Roxbury reached five alarm.
Armed suspect arrested after nearly striking officers during traffic stop in Mattapan
A Taunton man was arrested in Mattapan after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, nearly striking officers and carrying a loaded handgun.
12-year-old boy missing after last being seen in Roxbury
A 12-year-old Roxbury boy, Armando Suarez, is missing after being last seen near Annunciation Road, police said.
Boston names The Engine CEO Emily Knight as economic development chief
Boston has appointed Emily Knight, former president and CEO of The Engine, as economic development chief.
Police seek Saugus woman last seen in Boston’s South End
A 24-year-old Saugus woman reported missing September 15 was last seen in Boston’s South End and may be near Braddock Park.
I-93 Exit 16A ramp to Mass Pike I-90 westbound closed in Boston
A Boston ramp connecting southbound I-93 to westbound I-90 at Exit 16A was closed Thursday evening due to police activity.
CVS confrontation ends in stabbing, two arrests
A Dorchester CVS confrontation over alleged shoplifting escalated into a stabbing, resulting in the arrests of a man and woman.
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A 38-year-old woman disappears in Dorchester, police asks for help to find her
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The new male citizen of Boston is named Aiden Ronald Scheier.
Carvalho leads new Human Rights Commission of Boston
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.
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Elderly woman rescued by neighbor during Hyde Park house fire
An elderly woman was rescued by a neighbor during a Hyde Park house fire Friday night that caused more than $500,000 in damage.
Missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Mattapan
Fourteen-year-old Nova Worrell was reported missing after she was last seen September 16 in Mattapan, Boston police said.
37-year-old Milton resident killed in Hyde Park shooting
A 37-year-old Milton resident was fatally shot inside a business on Walter Street in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
Fire reaches five alarms at two-story building in Roxbury
A fire at a two-story building on Warren Street in Roxbury reached five alarm.
Armed suspect arrested after nearly striking officers during traffic stop in Mattapan
A Taunton man was arrested in Mattapan after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, nearly striking officers and carrying a loaded handgun.
12-year-old boy missing after last being seen in Roxbury
A 12-year-old Roxbury boy, Armando Suarez, is missing after being last seen near Annunciation Road, police said.
Police seek Saugus woman last seen in Boston’s South End
A 24-year-old Saugus woman reported missing September 15 was last seen in Boston’s South End and may be near Braddock Park.
I-93 Exit 16A ramp to Mass Pike I-90 westbound closed in Boston
A Boston ramp connecting southbound I-93 to westbound I-90 at Exit 16A was closed Thursday evening due to police activity.
CVS confrontation ends in stabbing, two arrests
A Dorchester CVS confrontation over alleged shoplifting escalated into a stabbing, resulting in the arrests of a man and woman.
14 scooters towed after police operation in downtown Boston
Three people were arrested, 10 received summonses, and 14 scooters were towed during a police operation in downtown.