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Prisoner Quarri Tyree Queen Attempts Escape from Dedham Courthouse During Probation Hearing
A dramatic turn of events at the Dedham District Court yesterday saw a prisoner, Quarri Tyree Queen, momentarily evade authorities during a probation violation hearing. According to WHDH, the man was awaiting a hearing when he suddenly bolted from the courthouse, sparking a chase through the surrounding area. The escape prompted a scramble of law enforcement officers who, despite the chaos, managed to apprehend Queen shortly after behind a nearby building.
What happens after the Karen Read mistrial?
DEDHAM - The Karen Read murder trial ended in a mistrial. So what happens next?Karen Read trial - the next chapterThe Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said they intend to re-try the case. But it will be complicated. The trial calendar at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts is full and a second trial couldn't be held for at least several months.Prosecutors said Read intentionally hit her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe, with her car in Canton after a night of heavy drinking and arguing in January 2022. Read's defense team claims O'Keefe was beaten to death at an...
$25 Million 'Premiere' Mass Estate Hits Market - See Inside
The estate at 280 Warren Street, located in the Norfolk County town of Brookline, is a "premiere estate" that presents a “unique opportunity,” its listing states. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home has been “meticulously renovated” and features 9,480 square feet of living space. In total, the home...
Dorchester man took photos up 11-year-old girl’s skirt at bus stop, DA says
A Dorchester man appeared in a Boston courthouse on Monday after he was charged in connection with taking an “upskirt” photo of an 11-year-old girl in June, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced. Agustin Jaramillo, 28, was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person...
Frederick Douglass’ iconic speech on slavery and the Declaration of Independence returns to Boston Common
Readers huddled on the Boston Common Tuesday for the 15th year in a row to recite Frederick Douglass’ “What to the American slave is your Fourth of July?”, a tradition that asks onlookers to consider the legacies of slavery and racism in today’s America. The address,...
What's contributing to Boston's drastic homicide decline in 2024?
BOSTON — Murder rates have been dropping in Boston for the past several years, but the drastic decline in homicides in 2024 has people wondering if this trend has taken a lasting turn. 5 Investigates reached out to Northeastern University Assistant Professor Jacob Stowell for perspective. "It is shocking,"...
1 more time: A guide to the 2024 Sumner Tunnel closure
The Sumner Tunnel closure — round two — begins this Friday. The second, monthlong closure is only half as long as last summer's much-hyped tunnel shutdown. However, the rest of July (and a little bit of August) is still going to be "very tough-going" for Logan Airport travelers, East Boston residents and North Shore commuters, according to Massachusetts Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver.
Salvador Dalí Comes To Boston: MFA To Open Surrealist Exhibit
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Museum of Fine Arts Boston will open an exhibit highlighting the works of Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí on Saturday. Assistant Curator Julia Welch spoke about the works on display and the significance of Dalí’s work. It’s called “Dalí: Disruption and Devotion,”...
The Mavericks, Kelli O’Hara, Darlene Love to perform with Boston Pops on July 4
BOSTON (WHDH) - With just two days to go until the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, conductor Keith Lockhart and the orchestra are preparing for Thursday’s concert at the Hatch Shell. Around 300,000 people are expected to head to the Esplanade for the show’s 50th anniversary. “The number of...
Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 35-32
A look at some of the most important players for the upcoming season. Boston College football is set to kick off the 2024 season, and Bill O'Brien in just over two months when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next two months we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Vehicle crashes through fence, lands on MBTA tracks, police say
BOSTON — An SUV crashed through the fence of a parking lot at the Savin Hill MBTA station and ended up stuck on the tracks, photos shared by MBTA Transit Police showed. Police said the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the MBTA station located on the Red Line Ashmont Branch.
Rafael Dever stirs the pot by openly questioning Red Sox roster move, but he has a point
Sometimes, the decision-making process of a front office can be puzzling and frustrating. There is seemingly no rhyme, reason or consistent pattern to how teams operate -- everyone beats to their drum. Even the players get confused by what their respective brass does, like Boston Red Sox star third baseman...
PREVIEW: Free Beethoven lecture from Boston University Professor Jeremy Yudkin at Lenox Town Hall on July 5, at 2:30
Lenox — The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present an all-Beethoven program on Tanglewood’s opening night, Friday, July 5, with Gil Shaham performing Beethoven’s only violin concerto and Andris Nelsons leading the orchestra in the composer’s pathbreaking Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” And on the same day, at 2:30 p.m., in the air-conditioned Lenox Town Hall, Boston University Professor of Music Jeremy Yudkin will share some little-known details about these pieces, details that will amaze you, amuse you, and markedly enhance your listening experience.
NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins Goalie Contract Update
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The frenzy of the first day of free agency has come and go. However, there’s still plenty of rumours to sort through. Many of the major players are off the board, but there’s still many players left to sign. Summer time also usually means the focus shifts to restricted free agents. The Boston Bruins have one big-time RFA they need to sign. This edition of NHL rumours looks at what to expect in contract talks with one of their goalies.
Police on the lookout for missing bull in Roslindale
Boston Police are searching for a loose bull in Roslindale. Authorities first got the reports of the rogue animal more than a week ago, but the city’s animal control still hasn’t found it. GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath spoke with Craig LeMoult for the latest on...
Another late-night Taco Bell coming to Boston area
Resident groups and officials expressed concerns over third-party deliveries at the new location near Berklee. Another late-night-operating Taco Bell is coming to Boston, from the same franchisee that has brought in more upscale versions of the chain to Allston, South Boston, and Brookline. Located at 1084 Boylston St., in Fenway-Kenmore...
ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 8
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2024 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series, which will offer first-rate musical entertainment in local parks from July 8 through August 7. The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City of Boston parks and made possible by...
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