Mattapan News

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.