Chanukah begins Sunday night, and this year it followed another major holiday. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that while it may seem Chanukah is early this year, that’s not exactly true. Many observed the holiday over social media last, but this year […]
Companies are still on scene following an early morning fire in Quincy. Fire officials tell WATD News that the fire was reported shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday in a detached garage at 231 W. Squantum St. No injuries were reported. The road is still closed at this time. Photo Credit: City of Quincy
Hancock St. in Quincy has re-opened after a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle. Quincy Police say that shortly before 5:30 a.m. Friday they received reports of a pedestrian struck at Hancock St. & Carruth St. The pedestrian, identified as a white man, believed to be in his 60’s, was taken to Boston Medical […]
A handgun was confiscated from a student in Quincy Monday morning. Superintendent Kevin Mulvey says a student at the GOALS program was found to be in possession of a weapon, specifically a handgun, and was quickly removed to an administrative area of the building. The student admitted to having a handgun, citing safety concerns outside […]
The City of Quincy has two places in the city where folks can cool off in the sweltering summer heat. City Council President Nina Liang explains. The city says that the Kennedy Center and Thomas Crane Public Library are open for those seeking a cool, indoor option if needed. Photo Credit: Quincy Dept. of […]
Over 1,000 came to Pageant Field in Quincy on Saturday for the Second Annual Veterans Music Festival and Expo.
Local veterans will be able to learn more about programs and benefits during the second Annual Veterans Music Festival and Expo Saturday in Quincy. However, Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso says there will also be lots of great music and other attractions. Brasso says there will also be a helicopter and one attraction with […]
A man has died after being pulled from the water Sunday afternoon. Quincy Police say that at around 2:15 p.m. they received a report that a person entered the water at Mound Street Beach and had not resurfaced. Multiple agencies responded, along with two civilian divers who happened to be in the area, and a […]
Senator Ed Markey came to Quincy on Monday to promote President Joe Biden’s $2.25 billion infrastructure package, dubbed the American Jobs Plan. During his visit, the state’s junior senator highlighted the benefits that investments in infrastructure, particularly the MBTA, provides. Mayor Tom Koch echoed that sentiment saying that public transportation is vital to the […]
A man with ties to Brockton has died following a police chase through several South Shore towns and involved a stolen Rockland Police cruiser. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey says the event started with a robbery in Rockland Thursday night and ended at a Quincy gas station Friday morning. Morrissey says the suspect, […]