Public Safety
City councillors plan to review the city’s response to the two feet of snow that hit Boston earlier this month at a hearing on March 4. The northeaster and City Hall’s clean-up efforts prompted responses of praise and criticism, and councillors are... Read more
The Boston Police Department reports officers responding to a report of gunfire found a man with gunshot wounds at 24 Woodruff Way around 2:35 a.m. Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
As officers were responding to the scene, they saw a brown car... Read more
A man sitting in a white Mercedes outside 57 Stoughton St. was shot around 10:40 a.m. on Friday.
A possible suspect is a male in a dark gray hoodie on a red Huffy bicycle, seen pedaling away from the scene. Although he fired several shots, the victim, 23... Read more
Snow removal in Uphams Corner: City workers clearing the way on Columbia Rd.
Storms of the sort that blew through Boston last weekend are a test not only of city government but also of a community’s mettle and patience. We’ve been spoiled in recent years... Read more
Walsh Park Coasting: Sprung from school, Madeleine (9) and Clare (6) Ablett enjoyed the thrill ride on the slopes of Clancy Road. Photo courtesy Ann WalshIt was not quite the Blizzard of ‘78. But the weekend northeaster that tore into the region last... Read more
The Boston Fire Department reports a fire at 49 Mather St. late last night quickly went to three alarms and sent two residents and two firefighters to the hospital. One resident was rescued from a top floor of the multi-family building via a department... Read more
A snow emergency and parking ban will begin at noon today as the region braced for what could be a blizzard of historic proportions. The National Weather Service is also advising people not to travel after noon on Friday.
“This is going to be a very... Read more
Mayor Thomas Menino on Tuesday asked for the advisory panel eyeing a school assignment overhaul to again delay their vote, scheduled for Saturday, and wrap up their work by before the end of the month.
“I ask that you continue your work past this weekend... Read more
UPDATE, 10:40 p.m. He called his mother from the KFC in Edward Everett Square. Police quickly found him; EMTs were called to take him to the hospital for evaluation.
Police officers from across the city are combing Dorchester and Mattapan tonight, looking... Read more
Andrea Cabral’s chief of external relations will take over as Suffolk County sheriff, a source tells the Reporter. With Cabral signing on as Gov. Deval Patrick’s public safety secretary, Steven Tompkins will succeed her.
The State House News Service... Read more
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