Mattapan man is charged in Lynn shooting

A Mattapan man is to be arraigned today in Lynn District Court on charges of shooting a 19-year-old in Lynn Wednesday evening, said police. Terrence Johnson, 29, will face charges of assault with intent to murder. Police said that at about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, a Lynn man was shot in the torso on South Common Street near Shepard Street. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with ...
http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/05/17/mattapan-man-charged-lynn-shooting/Q5umbzkfOwUauOFCQpgHnN/story.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 23:17:48 -0700

Army vet now ‘underground’ filmmaker, has Mattapan roots

Alex Owens, Special to the Reporter Amidst Hollywood’s recent gritty fixation on Boston’s crime scene, local filmmakers, such as Sieh “C-Ya” Samura, of Mattapan, continue to tell stories relevant to our diverse city. Samura’s latest film “Block Reportin’ 101” deals with issues in urban communities around the city and nation, including alleged police brutality. read more
http://www.dotnews.com/2012/army-vet-now-underground-filmmaker-has-mattapan-roots

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 06:30:52 -0700

Feds: Mattapan pimp sold teen to johns in 3 states

A Mattapan man pimped out an underage girl across three states, driving her to New York and New Jersey as well...
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061132506&srvc=rss

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 06:53:49 -0700

Bargain towns under $200,000

Yes, even in high-priced Massachusetts, you can buy a house now for under $200,000. In many parts of the country...
http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/blogs/renow/2012/05/bargain_towns_u.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 17:12:41 -0700

Images: 8-Year-Old Crashes Into Home

An 8-year-old boy driving a BMW crashes into a Mattapan neighbors porch.
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/slideshow/news/31033569/detail.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 07:39:17 -0700

AM Briefing: Drunk Driving Loophole; Emotional BU Commencement

Massachusetts officials are seeking to close a loophole in the state's drunk driving law, and Boston University held its commencement following four student deaths this year.
http://www.wbur.org/2012/05/21/monday-headlines-5

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 05:38:23 -0700

Fall River ceremony marks Accelerator for Biomanufacturing groundbreaking

Rain falling during the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Massachusetts Accelerator for Biomanufacturing on Wednesday morning was really “just water on this innovation garden,” Jean MacCormack said.
http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1035956802/Fall-River-ceremony-marks-Accelerator-for-Manufacturing-groundbreaking

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:56:35 -0700

Memorial Day services throughout Greater Boston

There will be numerous Memorial Day observances throughout the Greater Boston area.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/news/x1898614624/Memorial-Day-services-throughout-Greater-Boston

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:16:28 -0700

Walkers raise bread for Hunger

As the number of families struggling to put food on the table continues to climb, more than 40,000 people in Massachusetts...
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061129760&srvc=rss

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 22:09:06 -0700

Beyond the Bricks screening at Mildred Ave.

Wed, 05/30/2012 - 5:30pm JOIN MULTICULTURAL DROP-OUT OUTREACH COLLABORATIVE (M.D.O.C.) FOR THE COMMUNITY SCREENING OF "BEYOND THE BRICKS" A New Era of Education WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012 AT MILDRED COMMUNITY CENTER, 5 MILDRED AVENUE, MATTAPAN, MA - 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. BLACK AND BROWN MALES ARE IN CRISIS!!!!!!! What are the causes of youth disengaging from the public system and community life ...
http://www.dotnews.com/node/99112

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 08:49:25 -0700