$6 Million Payroll Scheme Ends as Lowell Owner Pleads Guilty
A years-long payroll concealment scheme involving more than $6 million in employee wages has come to an end after a Lowell business owner pleaded guilty in federal court. The case, which federal prosecutors describe as a deliberate effort to evade…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Faces Criticism as Trans Period Pride Event Is Canceled
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing renewed political criticism after a controversial event known as “Trans Period Pride” was canceled following days of online backlash and national media attention. The event, which was scheduled to take place…
Massachusetts Corrections Officer Dies After Medical Emergency While on Duty at Prison
The Massachusetts corrections community is mourning the loss of a veteran officer who died after suffering a medical emergency while serving on duty at a state prison facility. The death of Correction Officer John Edwards, a respected member of the…
Dispatcher Who Heard Firefighter’s Last Emergency Call Honors Friend at Funeral
When emergencies happen, the public often sees firefighters, paramedics, and police officers rushing to the scene. What many people do not see is the calm voice on the other end of a 911 call—the dispatcher who gathers information, coordinates resources,…
Massachusetts Food Lovers Can’t Stop Talking About This Tiny Italian Restaurant
Massachusetts is home to countless Italian restaurants, from historic North End institutions to modern neighborhood trattorias. Yet among the state’s crowded dining scene, one small Cambridge restaurant continues to attract attention from food…
