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Boston man arrested for alleged peeping, attempted break-in
BOSTON — Detectives have arrested a local man in connection with a series of peeping incidents in the Brighton neighborhood. Francis Gomez, 38, of Brighton, was taken into custody on warrants related to two separate events that took place on Donnybrook Road and Beechcroft Street. In both instances, Gomez...
Harvard removes human skin binding from 19th century book
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (TMX) -- Harvard University has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th-century text because it was taken without consent from a deceased woman. Harvard Library announced this month that it had removed human skin from the binding of its 1880s copy of “Des destinées de l’âme” by Arsène Houssaye, which was held at the Houghton Library. The move is based on recommendations from the 2022 Report of the Harvard University Steering Committee on Human Remains in University Museum Collections.
MBTA explains causes of recent Red Line derailment, Blue Line power failure
BOSTON — MBTA officials discussed the causes of two disruptive incidents that occurred on consecutive days last week, impacting service on the Blue Line and the Red Line. General Manager Phil Eng discussed the incidents from March 22 and 23 during a presentation to the MBTA Board of Directors.
More rain? Eastern Massachusetts to get soaked again all day Thursday
BOSTON – The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for another soaking stretch of weather in Massachusetts ahead of Easter weekend.Wash, rinse, repeat. That has been the weather pattern for most of March and, for that matter, a good portion of the last year or so in New England.The storm over the next few days will be the ninth time in 2024 that Boston has received more than an inch of water in a relatively short period of time and the fifth such event just this month.Both Boston and Worcester are already experiencing one their wettest months...
Healey adds recertification requirements to safety net shelters
BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey has imposed new requirements for families staying in safety net shelters. In announcing the plan earlier this week, she said it is a way to ensure those staying in the shelters are working toward independence. What You Need To Know. Healey imposed new requirements for...
Boston police seek suspect in Roxbury bus stop stabbing
Boston police are searching for a man suspected in a stabbing at a bus stop in the city's Roxbury neighborhood on Wednesday. Investigators say they're looking to identify the man pictured above after a stabbing at a bus stop near the Washington Park Mall at Warren Street and MLK Boulevard, just before 1 p.m.
Revere Woman, 64, Charged in Human Trafficking Sting After Multi-Agency Operation
Crackdown on human trafficking in Revere culminated in the arrest of a 64-year-old woman, Xiu Ying Zhang, after a multi-jurisdictional task force swarmed her apartment last week. Zhang, a resident of Revere, now faces severe charges as law enforcement authorities ramp up efforts against modern day slavery networks. The arrest followed a six-month probe led by the Massachusetts State Police High Risk Victims Unit, the Revere Police Special Investigations Unit, and FBI Human Trafficking Task Force agents.
Cambridge elementary school teacher indicted for allegedly raping children in 2013 and 2014
Jorge Bonilla, a teacher at the Amigos School, was indicted by a grand jury last month on nine charges relating to child rape. A Cambridge Public Schools teacher accused of raping two girls a decade ago will appear in court next week, officials announced. Jorge A. Bonilla, a elementary school...
Newton man ID’d in fatal fire caused by smoking materials near bed
Improperly disposed smoking materials likely caused the death of a Newton man when a fire ravaged his home on March 24, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine’s office announced. Scott Patz, 69, died after a fire engulfed his home at 1243 Walnut St., Davine’s office said in a statement. Another person who was injured was able to drive themself to the hospital.
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