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Mattapan, Massachusetts is located in Suffolk County. Zip codes in Mattapan, MA include 02126.

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8 hrs ago | Dorchester Reporter, Dorchester MA

Chatting with the mayor about schools, youth jobs

The "Oh, My God" moment in the school assignment overhaul will come in October. Every school should be a K-8 school.

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Tue May 29, 2012

Dorchester Reporter, Dorchester MA

Tour the Greenway trails connections in Mattapan, Milton

Sat, 06/02/2012 - 10:00am Join Boston Natural Areas Network and members of the Neponset River Greenway Council to explore along the banks of the Neponset River and get a closer look at the planned connections of the Neponset River Greenway trail in Milton and Mattapan.

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Mon May 28, 2012

Boston Herald

Midnight party shooting sparks Mattapan fears

Police searched for four gunmen they said shot three people yesterday at a Mattapan Memorial Day barbecue near a popular park, seriously injuring one woman and wounding two others, raising neighbors' fears that the city could be in for a long, violent summer.

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Boston Police Dept

Boston Police Investigate Multiple Shooting at Party on Orlando Street

At about 12:15am, on Monday, May 28, 2012, officers from District B-3 responded to Shot Spotter activation at 15 Orlando Street, Mattapan.A While en-route officers were advised there was a person shot outside of 15 Orlando Street.

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Boston Herald

Four shot in midnight mayhem in Mattapan

Four people were shot, including the two with life-threatening injuries. A fifth person suffered injuries of an unknown origin, police said.

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Cw56.com

Police: 6 people were shot in Mattapan

The victims are being treated at local hospitals. Two of the victims were brought to Boston Medical Center.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Boston.com

Ceremony held in Mattapan to honor veterans

A service member's grave received close attention during an early Memorial Day service Sunday at Mt.

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Boston.com

A holiday reminder that 'we are free'

On a warm Sunday morning, about 50 people gathered at Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan to pay tribute to the men and women who have fought for this country.

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Boston.com

A reminder that 'we are free'

On a warm Sunday morning, about 50 people gathered at Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan to pay tribute to the men and women who have fought for this country.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Patch.com

Boston's Official Memorial Day Weekend Observances

Every year for the past 66 years, the City of Boston's Veterans Services, in conjunction with the American Legion, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other veterans' organizations, hosts a commemorative Memorial Day Service.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Dorchester Reporter, Dorchester MA

Vote now to bring new trees to the Neponset Greenway

The Boston Natural Areas Network and the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation are asking for Dorchester and Mattapan to help them win an online contest that will help plant new trees along the Neponset River Greenway.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Boston Herald

A hero cop's story, 50 years later

Still, Anne Gallagher can hear the screams drifting upstairs, along with the echo of her aunt's shattered voice.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Boston Herald

T cop caught napping on the job

Richard Weir is the Herald's new "T" beat reporter, covering a subway and bus system that moves 1.3 million people every day and is the lifeblood of the city.

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Patch.com

Local Teen Arrested for Selling Marijuana

A local teen arrested for allegedly selling marijuana behind the Star of the Sea Community Center Sunday night denied charges in court Tuesday.

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Mon May 21, 2012

Business Journal

OneUnited closing in on Mattapan affordable housing

Boston's OneUnited Bank -- the notable African-American bank that is at the center of a controversy surrounding Charles Street AME Church -- is reportedly trying to seize 24 affordable-housing units from Mattapan Community Development Corp., the Boston Herald reports.

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Sat May 19, 2012

Boston.com

20 years after Morning Star, youth are still key

Gang members assaulted rival gang members attending the funeral of Robert Odom at the Morning Star Baptist Church in May 1992.

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Fri May 18, 2012

Boston Herald

Feds: Mattapan pimp sold teen to johns in 3 states

Mattapan man pimped out an underage girl across three states, driving her to New York and New Jersey as well as to multiple Bay State motels, after posting half-naked photos of her online to lure potential johns, federal authorities said.

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Wed May 16, 2012

Patch.com

Police Booking Log: Juvenile Steals Minivan, Leads Police on Foot Chase

Arrests made by the Somerville Police Department from May 7 to May 12. Please remember that the charges listed below do not indicate a conviction.

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Boston Police Dept

Copper Pipe Stealing Suspect Feeling All Wet After Boston Police Track Him Down & Cuff Him

At about 5:38am, on Monday, May 14, 2012, officers from Area B-3 responded to a call for a person breaking into a home under construction in the area of 44 Spencer Street in Dorchester.

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City of Boston

Mayor Menino Announces S.P.R.I.N.G. Summer Violence Prevention Strategy

Mayor Menino today joined Boston public safety, human services, and health officials to kick off S.P.R.I.N.G., an anti-violence strategy to get a jump start on stemming summer violence.

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