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