Westwood librarian makes phone safes out of books for domestic violence victims
A Westwood librarian is fighting back against domestic violence by using a cellphone and discarded library books.
A Westwood librarian is fighting back against domestic violence by using a cellphone and discarded library books.
The idea is to get these secret book phones into the hands of local organizations combatting domestic violence.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Experts tell WBZ it's common for domestic violence victims to scale back their stories when police get involved.
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Stone House in Roxbury has been helping victims of domestic abuse since 1974. Their annual fundraiser hopes to raise $200,000.
The bill would require beauty workers to be trained in recognizing the signs of domestic violence.
Ana Walshe's murder is the second homicide involving suspected domestic violence in Norfolk County in a month.
WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
A judge ordered former Celtics player Jabari Bird to serve two years probation.
The Mansfield Police Department is taking a different approach when officers respond to domestic violence situations.
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito said calls to domestic violence hotlines have decreased in recent weeks.
With schools and workplaces closed and families home together, advocates, police and community leaders are worried about those whose homes aren't safe.
Ten years ago, Jody Marchand's husband shot and killed their teenage daughter in their Westford home.
Lorena Bobbitt is using her platform and infamy to advocate for victims of domestic violence and says her mission has a message.
A New Hampshire woman and her boyfriend were arrested Tuesday after she allegedly chased him through the city in her car trying to run over him while two children sat in the car, according to police.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks about domestic violence with REACH program coordinator Gladys Ortiz.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with #SheWins author Alisa Divine and Lovern Gordon, president of the Love Life Now foundation whose story is featured on this book.
Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is under investigation for alleged battery of his child, according to The Kansas City Star and KCTV.
The Cleveland Browns have signed Kareem Hunt two months after the star running back was released by Kansas City after a video showed him kicking a woman last year.
For the NFL team owners who are meeting this week in Texas, the league's mishandling of yet another case of a player's act of violence toward a woman remains a significant topic.
The more we learn about the NFL's role in investigating Kareem Hunt, the worse the league looks.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with fashion show organizer Graig Martin, the president of the Love Life Now organization Lovern Gordon and survivor model Brianna Cabell on the English version of Centro and with Eli Escobar on the Spanish version.
A suspect is in custody after a police officer was shot in Dorchester.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
Dr. Jim O'Connell loves his job and is passionate about the people he serves.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
The music of Bob Dylan takes spotlight in "Girl From The North Country," playing at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
A suspect is in custody after a police officer was shot in Dorchester.
This is the third fire in a store in the same area of East Boston over the last few days.
An MBTA Commuter Rail train crashed into a tractor-trailer in Littleton on Monday afternoon.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are having an impact on gyms in Massachusetts and across the country.
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using Jool Baby's Nova Baby swings to help infants sleep, recall notice states.
About 60 million Americans suffer from spring allergies and each year, symptoms are starting earlier and stronger than before.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
In January, police say they found an unconscious woman at LiLi Body Work.
A man who spent 33 years behind bars said few inmates are getting the education and training needed to make it on the outside.
A Salem woman says her husband went to a North Shore nursing home for rehabilitation and within months he was dead.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
President Biden seemed to relish the moment, wasting no time unleashing a high-energy assault on his political enemies.
After big losses on Super Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping out of the race.
Amid a series of issues at Brockton schools, could Massachusetts state officials move to take over control?
Massachusetts is one of 15 states holding its primary on March 5.
Ronnies, a popular seafood and ice cream restaurant in central Massachusetts, is closing its doors.
An old Christmas Tree Shops store on Cape Cod is transforming into a new destination for bargain-hunters.
Van Leeuwen, a popular ice cream chain out of New York, is coming to Massachusetts.
Pi Day isn't just for math geeks - check out the deals on pizza and pie on March 14.
Harbor Sweets in Salem is a chocolate shop that has been bringing smiles to families for decades.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
The Red Sox will honor the late Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy on Opening Day at Fenway Park on April 9.
The opening rush of free agency is over, the draft is on the horizon, and the swing into "next" season is officially underway in Foxboro.
Antonio Gibson was asked for his first impressions on new Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo. The answer provided some insight into the new era in Foxboro.
The Celtics have already ruled out four players for Monday night's game against the lowly Pistons. The good news is that Kristaps Porzingis is not one of them.
Mount Washington saw its strongest wind gust of the winter season on Monday.
A 114-year-old shipwreck on the North Shore of Massachusetts is visible once again.
Black bears are coming out of hibernation in Massachusetts, and they're hungry.
The town of Arlington has implemented free 15-minute parking to support small businesses but some drivers are having a hard time figuring out how.
The jockstrap was invented in Boston in 1874 to help bicycle messengers navigate the city's bumpy cobblestones.