‘Boston City’ Archives
Advocates for Mass. clergy abuse victims welcome Law’s departure from Vatican post
News that Cardinal Bernard Law is leaving his job as head of a major Roman basilica was welcomed today by attorneys and advocates for clergy sex abuse victims. “With all due respect, society has not lost a great protector of children. Bernard Cardinal Law should return to Boston and address the [...]
Brockton breaks record for most Santa hats
BROCKTON -- Sleigh bells were ringing at the corner of Main Street and Crescent streets this afternoon as a sea of residents converged to try to break the city’s record for the most people wearing Santa hats in one place. And they did, amassing 1,792 happy revelers topped in red, crushing last [...]
Brockton breaks record for most Santa hats
BROCKTON -- Sleigh bells were ringing at the corner of Main Street and Crescent streets this afternoon as a sea of residents converged to try to break the city’s record for the most people wearing Santa hats in one place. And they did, amassing 1,792 happy revelers topped in red, crushing last [...]
Cambridge woman charged in connection with man’s ‘suspicious death’
A 29-year-old Cambridge woman has been charged with domestic assault and battery in connection with the “suspicious death” of an unidentified man at a Cambridge residence today that authorities said appeared to domestic incident. Emergency medical personnel responded to 77 Elm St. for a medical [...]
Cambridge woman charged in connection with man’s ‘suspicious death’
A 29-year-old Cambridge woman has been charged with domestic assault and battery in connection with the “suspicious death” of an unidentified man at a Cambridge residence today that authorities said appeared to domestic incident. Emergency medical personnel responded to 77 Elm St. for a medical [...]
Sea of Santas stand up to be counted
BROCKTON -- Red-capped residents gathered to smash their own record for the most people wearing Santa hats in one place. Brockton first set an unofficial record in 2008 with 507 hats, only to be outdone when Mullingar, Ireland, snatched the title away the following year with 714. The city surged [...]
Boston man arrested for vandalizing street sign, says he was expressing his creativity
A 21-year-old Boston man was arrested early this morning after police caught him allegedly vandalizing a city street sign, Boston Police said. Colby Amadeo told police he was painting the sign because he is a street artist, expressing his creativity. He was found by police in the Mission Hill [...]
Missing N.H. patient found in Boston
A missing 28-year-old New Hampshire man was found in Boston after he allegedly stole a car from the hospital where he is a patient. Boston Police are currently holding the man in custody until his caretakers arrive to take him home. More: Missing N.H. patient found in Boston
Haverhill man allegedly tries to punch Celtics guard Rajon Rondo at Lowell nightclub
A Haverhill man tried to punch Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo at a Lowell nightclub early yesterday morning, police said today. Eric Valarezo, 31, was arrested for disorderly conduct at Brian’s Ivy Hall at about 1:43 a.m. yesterday, Lowell Police said. Rondo appeared at the club for [...]
Heating unit explosion damages Newton home
A house in Newton was significantly damaged this afternoon after a steam-powered heating unit exploded, blowing a hole in the front of the home and sending debris flying across the street, according to the Newton Police Department. No on was in the home at 24 Maynard St. when the explosion occured [...]
