Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Mayor Andre Dickens announced the news on Friday, saying that homicides, shootings and car thefts were all lower. “There has been a 10 percent reduction of overall crime since this time last year,” Schierbaum said during a June 18 press conference at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training … Read more
WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) – A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Worcester on Saturday night, police said. Officers responding to a report of shots fired on Southgate Street around 7:40 p.m. found a man on the sidewalk injured, according to Worcester police. He was taken to the hospital, where he … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites. The mission, called “Operation Midnight Hammer,” involved decoys and deception, and met with no Iranian resistance, Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, … Read more
The Fox Theatre is set to launch a new event, “Women & Wine,” on Thursday, July 24, in The Marquee Club. The evening is dedicated to highlighting female wine professionals who are redefining the industry at large, according to a press release. The event features a panel discussion — moderated by Kelly Cornett, host of … Read more
Today starts a heat wave for some of us. Most of Massachusetts will be under an extreme heat warning. The heat and humidity combined will make it feel like it’s near/above 105 increasing the risk for heat illnesses. This morning it’s off to a warm and muggy start with scattered showers and the chance for … Read more
Boston Red Sox (40-38, fourth in the AL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (43-34, second in the NL West) San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.73 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Giants: Robbie Ray (8-2, 2.68 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 97 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -159, Red Sox +133; … Read more
The Study Hall will be able to invest in its after-school and summer camp programs thanks to a $50,000 grant from JE Dunn Construction. The organization offers educational and enrichment curriculum for Atlanta students from kindergarten to fifth grade. It plans to use this money for its summer camp program, Camp Exploration, and to support … Read more
Sandy Springs Wine Festival attendees will get to taste a large selection of wines. (Provided by Sandy Springs Wine Festival) Early bird tickets are on sale now for the Oct. 5 Sandy Springs Wine Festival at Heritage Entertainment Lawn. The festival enters its third year after attracting more than 300 attendees in its first two … Read more
BEVERLY, MASS. (WHDH) – The family of a pilot who was killed in a crash in Beverly earlier this week is mourning their loss and has issued a statement. The small plane crashed shortly after taking off Thursday morning, leaving the pilot, identified as Geoffrey Andrews, dead, and a passenger hospitalized with serious injuries. His … Read more
A heat wave is expected for most of the area over the next 3 days, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the low 100s. An extreme heat warning has been issued for most of Southern New England for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Make sure to keep cool and stay hydrated as … Read more