Suspect in fatal Dorchester shooting claims self-defense
Angel Rivera, 30, from Dorchester, was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Angel Rivera, 30, from Dorchester, was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Police have arrested 30-year-old Angel Rivera in connection with an early morning shooting in Dorchester on Thursday.
A firefighter and a resident were taken to the hospital after a large fire at a multi-family home in Boston on Sunday morning.
A firefighter and a resident were taken to the hospital after one of the fires in Dorchester.
Multiple cats were saved from a fire overnight in Dorchester on Sunday.
At Trotter Elementary School in Dorchester, Mayor Michelle Wu handed out pencils to the students before going to drop her own children off.
The Comfort Kitchen restaurant in Dorchester was once a streetcar comfort station more than 100 years ago.
A streetcar "comfort station" from 1912 is now a popular restaurant in Dorchester. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid went to Max Ultimate Food in Dorchester Tuesday.
Boston Police were called to a slew of violent incidents starting late on Sunday evening into Monday morning in the neighborhood of Dorchester.
Boston Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed multiple times following an argument at a Stop & Shop in Dorchester on Saturday.
Boston Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed multiple times following an argument at a Stop & Shop in Dorchester on Saturday.
Opponents of the White Stadium project say Mayor Michelle Wu is treating their community concerns differently from those in other areas of Boston.
A Dorchester man is accused of trying to smother a 13-year-old boy with a chemical-laced handkerchief. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka has Tuesday's top stories.
A beach in Dorchester has reopened to swimmers while many more remain closed across the state due to high bacteria levels.
Multiple beaches and ponds across Massachusetts have been closed this summer due to bacteria levels that exceeded the acceptable threshold. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Parents say Yolanda Caban is an unsung hero who looks out for kids who need a friend.
Nine people were injured after a third-floor porch collapsed on Harwood Street in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood Friday night.
More than a dozen people were taken to the hospital after a large van crashed into a home in Dorchester.
More than a dozen people were taken to the hospital after a large shuttle bus crashed into an apartment building in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
More than a dozen people were taken to the hospital after a large van crashed into a home in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon.
One hundred workers with AEC Cares worked together to renovate the center, which works increase teens' self-esteem while providing them with the tools needed for academic and personal growth.
Saxophonist Elan Trotman chose the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester as the Boston site for his Headstart Music Program.
The MBTA agreed to pay the Dorchester man's family $5 million after he was dragged to death by a red line train in 2022.
The power has since been restored. Boston Medical Center also briefly lost power before a generator kicked in.
A young New Hampshire man who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews was sentenced Friday to 60 years to life in prison for crimes his lawyer said he doesn't remember committing.
It has been a rough start for former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick at his new home in North Carolina.
A Boston Police Department cruiser was destroyed by fireworks and other items during what police described as a "large-scale vehicle takeover" early Sunday morning.
The New England Patriots will be back in prime time Sunday night when they pay a visit to Highmark Stadium for an AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills.
A senior at a Massachusetts high school has turned her Girl Scout project into a potentially life-saving effort for young athletes in her community.
A Boston Police Department cruiser was destroyed by fireworks and other items during what police described as a "large-scale vehicle takeover" early Sunday morning.
The New England Patriots will be back in prime time Sunday night when they pay a visit to Highmark Stadium for an AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills.
The New England Patriots return to prime time in Week 5, when they pay a visit to the 4-0 Buffalo Bills for a Sunday Night Football showdown.
Salem is preparing for more than a million visitors this month for their annual Haunted Happenings, even as the federal government shutdown creates some unexpected obstacles.
A senior at a Massachusetts high school has turned her Girl Scout project into a potentially life-saving effort for young athletes in her community.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
It has been a rough start for former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick at his new home in North Carolina.
The New England Patriots will be back in prime time Sunday night when they pay a visit to Highmark Stadium for an AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills.
Surprise starter Mason Heintschel threw for four touchdowns and led Pittsburgh to five first-half scores during a 48-7 win against Boston College on Saturday.
At 13, Shrewsbury's Bentley Pond is training for the 2034 Olympics.
The New England Patriots return to prime time in Week 5, when they pay a visit to the 4-0 Buffalo Bills for a Sunday Night Football showdown.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.