Haverhill Man Dies Following Altercation with Police, Investigation Underway Amid Community Mourning
After a confrontation with Haverhill police, a man named Francis Gigliotti, who exhibited erratic behavior, died. Witnesses and family members provided differing accounts of the incident. An investigation is ongoing.
Cambridge Rallies as Fire Department Battles Blaze on Cambridge Street, Leaving 10 Displaced
A fire on Cambridge Street left 10 people homeless; the Cambridge MA Fire Department and Somerville Fire Department extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
Massachusetts Expands Summer Nights Program to Serve 20,000 Youths with Educational and Recreational Activities
Massachusetts DCR's Summer Nights Program enters its 11th year, offering free recreational and educational activities to urban youth, with expanded services reaching around 20,000 teens and young adults.
Northampton Father Sues Pizzeria After Daughter's Fatal Allergic Reaction, Seeks Judicial Oversight in Evidence Testing
A father files a lawsuit against a pizzeria after his daughter, with a dairy allergy, has a fatal reaction, alleging the meal she was served contained dairy despite requests for it to be dairy-free.
Boston Summer Streets Buzz Events Galore from Newbury to the North End Create a Traffic Puzzle
Boston's summer events cause traffic challenges; with Newbury Street going car-free on Sundays and various markets, concerts, and cultural celebrations, the Transportation Department advises careful travel planning.












