By Tiffany Williams - MANILA, Philippines — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States and China are working to prepare for a planned September visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington while continuing to manage major disagreements over Taiwan, security, trade and regional stability. Speaking to reporters at the Philippine … Continue reading Marco Rubio Addresses China, Iran, Russia and Cuba During Manila Visit
President Trump Honors Four Fallen American Troops During Dover Dignified Transfer
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Molly Riley DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — Long before Air Force One touched down Wednesday morning, preparations were already underway on the flight line at Dover Air Force Base for one of the military's most solemn traditions. The mission was not about ceremony alone. It was about bringing … Continue reading President Trump Honors Four Fallen American Troops During Dover Dignified Transfer
Rain Postpones Red Sox and WooSox Games as Storms Sweep Massachusetts
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Heavy rain and thunderstorms forced the postponement of both the Boston Red Sox and Worcester Red Sox home games Tuesday, with each club announcing schedule changes as severe weather was expected to impact eastern and central Massachusetts throughout the evening. The Boston Red Sox announced that Tuesday night's game … Continue reading Rain Postpones Red Sox and WooSox Games as Storms Sweep Massachusetts
Search Warrant Leads to Gun Seizure and Three Arrests in Southbridge
By Tiffany Williams - SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — A months-long investigation by the Southbridge Police Department culminated in the execution of a search warrant that investigators say led to the recovery of a handgun with a defaced serial number, ammunition and the arrests of three individuals, including two juveniles. Southbridge police detectives and officers, assisted by … Continue reading Search Warrant Leads to Gun Seizure and Three Arrests in Southbridge
Massachusetts Welcomes New Police Officers and Firefighters Into Public Safety Service
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts welcomed dozens of newly trained police officers and firefighters into public safety service as the Municipal Police Training Committee and the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy celebrated the graduation of new recruit classes that will serve communities across the Commonwealth. Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director Colonel Rick Rathbun (Ret.) and Randolph … Continue reading Massachusetts Welcomes New Police Officers and Firefighters Into Public Safety Service
Explosive Chemicals, Radioactive Materials Removed From Lexington Home
By Tiffany Williams - LEXINGTON, Mass. — The Lexington Fire Department, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad carried out a day-long operation to safely remove explosive chemicals and radioactive substances from a Lexington home after hazardous materials were discovered during a property clean-out. Emergency crews responded early yesterday afternoon … Continue reading Explosive Chemicals, Radioactive Materials Removed From Lexington Home
Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on Mass Pike in Grafton, Driver Escapes Unhurt
By Tiffany Williams – GRAFTON, Mass. — A tractor-trailer caught fire Tuesday morning on the eastbound Massachusetts Turnpike in Grafton, prompting a response from the Grafton Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to mile marker 102 east after receiving a report of a tractor-trailer unit on fire. When crews arrived at the scene, they found the … Continue reading Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on Mass Pike in Grafton, Driver Escapes Unhurt
Cooking with Tiffany: Garlic Butter Pasta with Grilled Salmon, Tomatoes and Feta
There are some meals that look like they came straight from a restaurant kitchen but are surprisingly simple to prepare at home. This garlic butter pasta with grilled salmon is one of those dishes. The recipe brings together tender grilled salmon, buttery garlic pasta, fresh tomatoes, scallions and feta cheese for a dinner that feels … Continue reading Cooking with Tiffany: Garlic Butter Pasta with Grilled Salmon, Tomatoes and Feta
As SNAP Benefits Disappear, Volunteers and Food Pantries Fill the Gap
By Tiffany Williams - NEW YORK — Before sunrise, the line had already formed. Not outside a concert. Not outside a stadium. Outside a food pantry. People began arriving as early as 5 a.m. The doors would not open until 10. For five hours, they waited. The line stretched down the block, crossed an avenue … Continue reading As SNAP Benefits Disappear, Volunteers and Food Pantries Fill the Gap
Worcester Man Charged With Trespass, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest
By Tiffany Williams & Dylan Azari - WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after police allege he disrupted an arrest scene, entered posted private property, fled from officers and later refused commands during his arrest and transport, according to a criminal complaint and statement of facts filed in Worcester District … Continue reading Worcester Man Charged With Trespass, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest
Portland, Oregon, Neighborhood Creates Volunteer Patrol to Connect Homeless Residents With Services
By Tiffany Williams - PORTLAND, Ore. — Sometimes the people who decide to make a difference aren't wearing uniforms. They aren't carrying official titles. They're simply carrying a willingness to show up. In Portland's Pearl District, a group of neighbors has decided that waiting for change is no longer enough. Instead, they are walking toward … Continue reading Portland, Oregon, Neighborhood Creates Volunteer Patrol to Connect Homeless Residents With Services
Food & Drink Pairing: Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit Cup
By Tiffany Williams - Sometimes the best comfort food comes from taking a classic and giving it a fresh twist. Today's featured dish is a Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit Cup. Tender chicken is slowly cooked in a rich, savory gravy with onions, celery, and carrots until the filling is perfectly seasoned and comforting. The mixture … Continue reading Food & Drink Pairing: Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit Cup
Boston Renames Roxbury Library for Trailblazing Journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Isabel Leon BOSTON — The City of Boston officially honored one of its pioneering journalists on Saturday as Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Library celebrated the renaming of the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library in recognition of Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston's first Black woman television reporter. … Continue reading Boston Renames Roxbury Library for Trailblazing Journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw
Connecticut Sun Dominate Friday, Collapse Sunday in Split Against Phoenix Mercury
By Tiffany Williams - PHOENIX — The Connecticut Sun showed two completely different versions of themselves during a two-game road set against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. On Friday, Connecticut looked sharp, aggressive and fully in control while earning a 96-83 victory. Two days later, the Sun struggled with turnovers, missed opportunities and … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Dominate Friday, Collapse Sunday in Split Against Phoenix Mercury
Bangor Street Construction in Augusta to Cause Lane Shifts and Traffic Delays
By Tiffany Williams - AUGUSTA, Maine — Motorists traveling through Augusta should prepare for changing traffic patterns, lane shifts and possible delays over the next two weeks as construction activity continues on the Bangor Street project, according to the Maine Department of Transportation. MaineDOT announced that construction crews will begin a new phase of work … Continue reading Bangor Street Construction in Augusta to Cause Lane Shifts and Traffic Delays
Worcester Dedicates Bob Cousy Pass on I-290 Honoring Celtics Legend
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — One of the greatest names in basketball history now has a permanent place on one of Worcester's busiest highways. Governor Maura Healey joined Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, Hall of Fame basketball legend Bob Cousy and members of the Cousy family, along with … Continue reading Worcester Dedicates Bob Cousy Pass on I-290 Honoring Celtics Legend
Worcester Red Sox Swept by RailRiders After Walk-Off Loss in Series Finale
By Tiffany Williams - MOOSIC, Pa. — The Worcester Red Sox had an abbreviated schedule coming out of the All-Star break and every opportunity to open the second half with some momentum. Instead, the WooSox left Moosic empty-handed after dropping both games of a rain-shortened series against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field. Saturday’s scheduled … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Swept by RailRiders After Walk-Off Loss in Series Finale
Tiffany’s Homestyle Breakfast Bake: A Hearty Breakfast Worth Sharing
By Tiffany Williams - There's something special about a homemade breakfast. It's comforting, filling, and brings people together around the table. That's exactly what inspired Tiffany's Homestyle Breakfast Bake—a simple recipe built with everyday ingredients that transforms into a satisfying meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even breakfast-for-dinner. This recipe starts with a layer of … Continue reading Tiffany’s Homestyle Breakfast Bake: A Hearty Breakfast Worth Sharing
New York City Launches Major Jobs Program for People on Probation
By Tiffany Williams - NEW YORK — Sometimes the most important road a person travels is not the one beneath the tires. It's the one that leads toward a second chance. New York City leaders believe that road may now begin behind the wheel of a commercial truck. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor's Office of … Continue reading New York City Launches Major Jobs Program for People on Probation
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Hate Crime Killing of O’Shae Sibley
By Tiffany Williams - BROOKLYN, N.Y. — More than two years after a summer night turned deadly at a Brooklyn gas station, the man convicted in the fatal stabbing of O’Shae Sibley has been sentenced to prison. Dmitriy Popov, 20, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by five years … Continue reading Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Hate Crime Killing of O’Shae Sibley
Trump Administration Rescinds Biden Public Charge Rule, Expands USCIS Reviews
By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule rescinding a 2022 regulation concerning public charge determinations, a move the agency said is intended to align immigration policy with provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding an applicant's likelihood of becoming dependent on public benefits. According to … Continue reading Trump Administration Rescinds Biden Public Charge Rule, Expands USCIS Reviews
Police Departments Across New England Announce New Hires, Promotions and Academy Graduates
By Tiffany Williams - Police departments across Massachusetts and Connecticut are reshaping their ranks through new hires, academy graduates and major promotions as agencies continue strengthening leadership while filling critical vacancies in patrol, investigations and command staff. From Millbury to Holden, from Quinsigamond Community College to Waterbury, this week brought a series of announcements highlighting … Continue reading Police Departments Across New England Announce New Hires, Promotions and Academy Graduates
Aaliyah Edwards, Brittney Griner Lead Connecticut Sun Past Portland Fire
By Tiffany Williams - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun had every opportunity to watch another late lead disappear. Instead, they slammed the door shut. Behind dominant performances from Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Griner, the Sun survived a furious fourth-quarter rally from the Portland Fire to earn a hard-fought 90-87 victory Tuesday afternoon inside Mohegan … Continue reading Aaliyah Edwards, Brittney Griner Lead Connecticut Sun Past Portland Fire
U.S. to Invest $100 Million to Combat Severe Child Malnutrition Worldwide
By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State announced a new two-year partnership with Operation End Starvation that is intended to expand life-saving nutrition assistance for children and other vulnerable populations facing severe acute malnutrition around the world. According to the Department of State, the partnership is part of the United States … Continue reading U.S. to Invest $100 Million to Combat Severe Child Malnutrition Worldwide
Boston Announces Free Summer Meals for Kids at More Than 60 Locations
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday that children and teenagers across Boston can receive free nutritious breakfasts and lunches throughout the summer as part of the City’s Boston Summer Eats program, an initiative designed to help ensure young people continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out … Continue reading Boston Announces Free Summer Meals for Kids at More Than 60 Locations