27 Kohl’s locations closing, including Mass. store
                    **27 Kohl's locations closing, including Massachusetts store**
Kohl's, the retail giant, has recently announced the closure of 27 "underperforming" locations, including the Stoughton store in Massachusetts. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts...                
                
            Missing Cat Found 700 Miles Away: New Hampshire to Michigan
                    ### Missing Cat Found 700 Miles Away: A Heartwarming Tale of Reunion
In a heartwarming tale of resilience and reunion, a lost cat named Crouching Tiger embarked on an incredible 700-plus-mile journey from New Hampshire...                
                
            Revere Middle School Shooting Threat Deemed Unfounded by Police
                    **Revere Middle School Shooting Threat Deemed Unfounded by Police**
Revere Police Department swiftly responded to a potential shooting threat against Garfield Middle School in Revere, Massachusetts. The threat, flagged by a 24-hour online monitoring team...                
                
            New Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal with Potential Rebates by Wu
                     Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Proposes New Tax Relief Plan with Potential Rebates 
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has unveiled a new tax relief proposal aimed at helping residents cope with significant spikes in residential...                
                
            Fatal Car Accident In South Boston Leaves Pedestrian Dead And Building Damaged
                    Tragedy Strikes in South Boston: Fatal Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead and Building Damaged
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday morning in South Boston as a car struck and killed a pedestrian, leaving two others...                
                
            Women’s March Boston Common: Everything You Need to Know for Jan. 18
                    Women’s March Boston Common: Everything You Need to Know for Jan. 18
The Women’s March: People’s March is set to make a powerful statement in Boston this weekend. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11...                
                
            Jabrill Peppers Trial: Video Evidence at Patriots’ Player’s Court Case
                    Peppers' Trial: Video Evidence and Legal Motions
New England Patriots safety, Jabrill Peppers, is facing a jury trial for charges related to assaulting a woman after a sexual encounter. Peppers was arrested on October 5...                
                
            Emergency Landing: Skilled Pilot Safely Lands Plane in Orange
                    **Emergency Landing: Skilled Pilot Safely Lands Plane in Orange**
An airplane safely made an emergency landing at Orange Airport Sunday morning despite landing gear problems, local officials said.
**Quick Response Saves the Day**
The Orange Fire Department...                
                
            Ed Flynn to Seek Reelection, Not Run for Mayor – 80 characters
                    **Ed Flynn Opts for Reelection Over Mayoral Bid**
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has announced that he will not be running for mayor, a decision that has significant implications for the upcoming election. This choice...                
                
            Tragic Death: Woman Found Dead After Falling Through Ice in New Hampshire Pond
                    Tragic Death: Woman Found Dead After Falling Through Ice in New Hampshire Pond
Emer Mezzetti, a 56-year-old woman from Atkinson, New Hampshire, tragically drowned on Saturday night after falling through the ice at Big Island...                
                
            Chelsea Resident Scoops $1 Million Bonus Prize
                    Chelsea Resident Strikes Gold with $1 Million Lottery Win
In a stroke of luck, Chelsea resident David Soucy has emerged as the latest winner of the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Bonus 100X" instant ticket game, securing...                
                
            Massachusetts Joins Justice Department Lawsuit Against Property Management Platform
                    Renting: Massachusetts Joins Justice Department Lawsuit Against Property Management Platform
Massachusetts has taken a bold step by joining the Justice Department and nine other states in a lawsuit against a property management software company and...                
                
            Teacher at Cambridge Private School Faces Child Pornography Charges
                    Music Teacher at Cambridge Private School Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Music teacher Joshua DeWitte, 50, was arrested Thursday and arraigned on child porn charges. DeWitte allegedly exchanged videos and photos with minors online, leading...                
                
            Two Men Arrested for Racist Graffiti in New Hampshire
                    Two Men Arrested for Racist Graffiti in New Hampshire
Police in New Hampshire have apprehended two individuals from East Falmouth, Massachusetts, suspected of defacing multiple buildings in Laconia and Gilford with racist and obscene graffiti....                
                
            Top 5 Local NFL Playoff Storylines to Watch in 2022
                    Local NFL Playoff Storylines to Watch in 2022
The NFL playoffs are in full swing, and even though the Patriots are out of the picture this year, there are still plenty of local storylines to...                
                
            Macy’s Store in Massachusetts Closing Along with Dozens Across the United States
                    Macy’s Store in Massachusetts Closing Along with Dozens Across the United States
A Macy’s location at the Kingston Collection shopping center is closing this year along with 65 other Macy’s stores in the U.S., the...                
                
            Pedestrian in Critical Condition Near Brigham and Women’s Hospital
                     Woman in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Pickup Truck near Brigham and Women’s Hospital
A woman is fighting for her life after being struck by a pickup truck in front of Brigham and...                
                
            Impacts of National Data Breach on Massachusetts School Districts
                    ### National Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information in Massachusetts School Districts
A national data breach has rocked several Massachusetts school districts, exposing sensitive data about students, parents, and educators. PowerSchool, a software company providing education...                
                
            NH Supreme Court Upholds Judge’s Ruling on ‘Keep New England White’ Banners: Legal Implications...
                    Breaking News: NH Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on 'Keep New England White' Banners
In a groundbreaking decision, New Hampshire's highest court has upheld a judge's dismissal of civil rights complaints against a white nationalist group...                
                
            Beware of ‘Smishing’ Scams: MassDOT Issues Warning
                    **Beware of 'Smishing' Scams: MassDOT Issues Warning**
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is warning customers to be wary of potential text message scams, which have become more common. The scams are known as “smishing,”...                
                
            Ensuring Safety: Healey’s Ordered Background Checks for Shelter Residents Last Spring Failed
                    Ensuring Safety: Healey's Ordered Background Checks for Shelter Residents Last Spring Failed
In a shocking turn of events, Governor Maura Healey revealed that the state's ordered criminal background checks on emergency shelter residents had not...                
                
            Residents in Lawrence come together to save woman trapped under car
                    Residents in Lawrence Rally to Save Woman Trapped Under Car
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and quick thinking, a group of residents in Lawrence, Massachusetts, banded together to rescue a woman trapped under...                
                
            Taunton Woman Admits Guilt in Counterfeit Coupons Scam
                    Taunton Woman's Counterfeit Coupons Scam Unveiled
In a shocking turn of events, Jacqueline White, a Taunton woman, has admitted her guilt in a counterfeit coupons scam that resulted in the theft of nearly $27,000 in...                
                
            Rep. Keating Joins Rep. Pressley in Skipping Trump Inauguration
                    Rep. Keating Joins Rep. Pressley in Skipping Trump Inauguration
Massachusetts Representative Bill Keating has made a bold decision that is sure to make waves in the political world. He recently announced that he will not...                
                
            Test your knowledge of Greater Boston news with our weekly quiz!
                     Test Your Knowledge of Greater Boston News: A Super-Sized Quiz Edition 
In the bustling city of Greater Boston, where news is always on the move, it can be challenging to keep up with...                
                
            Causes of Hobby Shop Fire Linked to Lithium-Ion Batteries, Officials Confirm
                    Investigation Reveals: Hobby Shop Fire Linked to Lithium-Ion Batteries
An Onset hobby shop fire has been linked to lithium-ion batteries, according to Onset Fire Chief Jeffrey Osswald and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. The incident...                
                
            Investigation underway into death of 21-year-old near Saugus waste plant
                    **Investigation Underway into Tragic Death of 21-year-old near Saugus Waste Plant**
**Who:** Cole Moment, a 21-year-old Saugus resident and student at Bunker Hill Community College
**What:** Found dead at the WIN Waste Innovations facility in Saugus...                
                
            Boston Police ICE Requests: Discrepancies in Reporting for 2024
                    ICE Requests: Discrepancies in Reporting for 2024
A startling revelation has come to light regarding the number of immigration detainer requests issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Boston Police Department (BPD)...                
                
            Tragic Ski Accident Claims Life of Williams College Student in Berkshires Resort
                    Tragic Loss Strikes Williams College Community
Alex Kemp, a 19-year-old first-year student at Williams College, tragically lost his life in a ski accident at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts. The incident, which occurred...                
                
            Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial Delayed Until 2026
                    **Lindsay Clancy's Murder Trial Delayed Until 2026**
Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury mother accused of killing her three children before attempting to take her own life, will have to wait until January 2026 to stand trial....                
                
            Tragic Discovery: Sudbury Man’s Body Found in Icy Brook
                    **Tragic Discovery: Sudbury Man's Body Found in Icy Brook**
A devastating discovery shook the quiet town of Sudbury when a 67-year-old man was found dead in a frozen brook on Wednesday night. The man, whose...                
                
            Private Equity Firm Acquires Kelly’s Roast Beef: What It Means for the Iconic Brand
                    **Private Equity Firm Acquires Kelly's Roast Beef: A New Chapter for an Iconic Brand**
In a significant development for the local culinary scene, Kelly's Roast Beef, a beloved 74-year-old chain renowned for its mouthwatering sandwiches...                
                
            Assault at Chelsea High School Sparks Safety Concerns
                    Assault at Chelsea High School Sparks Safety Concerns
In a shocking incident at Chelsea High School, a 16-year-old student was reportedly attacked by another student in a classroom, sparking safety concerns among students, parents, and...                
                
            Community Vigil Honors Young Dancer Stabbed to Death in Brockton
                    Community Honors Kyre Ambrose with Vigil and Balloon Release
In a tragic turn of events, the Brockton community came together on Tuesday night to honor the memory of Kyre Ambrose, a talented young dancer who...                
                
            SJC Rules MBTA Communities Act Legal, Yet Unenforceable
                    MBTA Communities Act Ruled Legal, Yet Unenforceable by SJC
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that the controversial MBTA Communities Act is constitutionally sound and can be legally enforced by the...                
                
            Former Quincy City Official Embezzles Funds for Personal Use and Luxury Items
                    Former Quincy City Official Embezzles Funds for Personal Use and Luxury Items
In an unexpected turn of events, former Quincy city official Thomas Clasby Jr. finds himself at the center of a federal embezzlement scandal...                
                
            Grants for Nonprofits: Healey Allocates $5M to Safeguard Against Hate Crimes & Terror
                    **Grants for Nonprofits: Governor Healey Allocates $5M to Safeguard Against Hate Crimes & Terror**
In a proactive move to protect nonprofits from hate crimes and terror attacks, Governor Maura Healey has allocated nearly $5 million...                
                
            Tragic Accident: 13-Year-Old Victim of Pickup Truck Crash in Leominster Identified
                    Tragic Accident: 13-Year-Old Victim of Pickup Truck Crash in Leominster Identified
In a heartbreaking incident that shook the community of Leominster, a 13-year-old student identified as Ezra Millard tragically lost their life after being struck...                
                
            Opposition Grows Against Broker Fees in Beacon Hill and Boston City Council
                    Opposition Mounts Against Broker Fees in Beacon Hill and Boston City Council
In a groundbreaking move, state lawmakers and local officials are advocating for a new law that would shift the responsibility of paying broker...                
                
            Identifying potential replacements for Jerod Mayo as a leader
                    Identifying Potential Replacements for Jerod Mayo as a Leader
The New England Patriots have been through a tumultuous season, ending with a disappointing record and the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. Fans are now...                
                
            