Boston

Top Boston news: Gun violence spikes, 9 dead in 2020; Sanders to hold rally on Boston Common; more

AI Assisted Icon
Published on February 26, 2020
Top Boston news: Gun violence spikes, 9 dead in 2020; Sanders to hold rally  on Boston Common; morePhoto: iStock

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Boston.

Jassy Correia’s family, friends honor her memory 1 year after her death

It's been one year since Jassy Correia was reported missing and never returned home. Family and friends continue to struggle to cope with their loss as federal prosecutors mull whether to seek the death penalty for her killer, Louis Coleman, III.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Groups demand gas tax hike to fund transit improvements after latest MBTA breakdown

Passengers frustrated by the latest MBTA breakdown and other transportation advocates are calling for a gas tax hike to fix Massachusetts’ transit woes.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

Sanders to hold rallies in Boston and Springfield

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will hold a rally Friday in Springfield and one on Saturday on Boston Common.

Read the full story on Boston Herald.

JetBlue flight returns to Boston after suspected bird strike

The airline said the pilot of Flight 133 reported a suspected bird strike after takeoff from Boston on Sunday. JetBlue said there was no indication that the plane was damaged.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.

Officials acknowledge spike in gun violence; 9 homicides so far this year

Boston Police Commissioner William Gross and Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins on Tuesday acknowledged there’s a jump in gun violence in Boston. In the latest incidents, one person was killed and another injured in separate shootings overnight Tuesday.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.


This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.