Morgan Gonzales

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Morgan Gonzales is a breaking news reporter. She studied journalism at the University of Georgia where she focused on health and medical reporting. She has previously reported for the Dallas Morning News.

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Cambridge, MA

News

These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Middlesex County” report: No. 1 - Lexington: Lexington High School No. 2 - Weston: Weston High School No. 3 - Newton: Newton North High School No. 4 - Belmont: Belmont High School No. 5 - Newton: Newton South High School All five Middlesex County schools received overall grades of "A+," …

by Morgan Gonzales

09/10/2023

Dorchester, MA

News

Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds Almost three-quarters of Americans think that Boston is one of the safest cities in the country, according to new poll. It's one of the few things Republicans and Democrats agree on these days. However, a person's political party is becoming a driving factor in what they consider is safe. In a Gallup poll, 74 percent of Americans believed Boston was a safe city to live in or visit. The survey looked at 16 of the country's biggest cities. Only Dallas performed better. Seattle, Las Vegas, and Miami followed Boston as third, fourth, and fifth-safest cities, respectivel…

by Morgan Gonzales

09/08/2023

Quincy, MA

News

These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Norfolk County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these public Massachusetts high schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Norfolk County” report: No. 1 - Brookline: Brookline High School No. 2 - Sharon: Sharon High School No. 3 - Dover: Dover-Sherborn Regional High School No. 4 - Wellesley: Wellesley Senior High School No. 5 - Westwood: Westwood High School All five Norfolk County schools re…

by Morgan Gonzales

09/03/2023

Cambridge, MA

Obituaries

Eastern Mass Woman, 26, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Pours Out Support The family of a Middlesex County woman who died at just 26 years old is getting a surge of support from their community. Jessica Lynne Dowdy, of Waltham, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 19 at age 26, according to her obituary. Dowdy was born in Boston and graduated from Framingham High School before attending MassBay Community College for Nursing and Quinsigamond Community College for Science and Nursing. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Red Cross before becoming a full-time pharmacy technician. "Jessica loved to help others, was extremely selfless, and continuousl…

by Morgan Gonzales

09/01/2023

Cambridge, MA

News

Portnoy Gets In Shouting Match With 'Worst Pizza Place In America' Owner On Mass Sidewalk "Get the f*** out of the front of my business," yelled a Middlesex County business owner to internet pizza connoisseur and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy. Dragon Pizza, located at 233 Elm Street in Somerville's Davis Square, was the scene of a dramatic stand-off between popular pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy and the eatery's owner (who Portnoy called a "f**** crazy ass left-wing liberal"). Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out After Viscious Portnoy Review Before the drama, Portnoy picked up a large cheese pizza and explained to the camera that the pizza may not be as …

by Morgan Gonzales

09/01/2023

Quincy, MA

Police & Fire

Equipment Fell On Boy, 2, Killing Him In Cohasset, Initial Investigation Suggests The tragic death of a 2-year-old boy in Norfolk County has led to an investigation by the District Attorney's office as well as emotional turmoil for the people involved, officials and reports say. A 2-year-old died at a Cohasset auto body shop on Thursday, Aug. 31, according to David Traub, the communications director for the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. An initial investigation suggests a machinery part fell on the child in the area where mechanics were working on a piece of heavy equipment. The person operating the equipment carried the child to a nearby police station, and t…

by Morgan Gonzales

09/01/2023

Quincy, MA

Police & Fire

School Locks Down After Active-Shooter Training Bullet Found In Eastern Mass The discovery of abandoned training ammunition led to the lockdown of a middle school in Plymouth County this week, officials say. A training bullet from an active-shooter drill held earlier in the summer was found in Memorial Middle School in Hull on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and more rounds were discovered the following day, according to The Hull Police Department and Hull Public Schools. A person discovered the first round while servicing a copier. The school was placed on a "short" lockdown "out of an abundance of caution." Police responded to the scene, determined the round's origin, an…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/31/2023

Quincy, MA

Obituaries

Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash The Norfolk County community is pouring out donations to help the family of a man who died in a tragic three-car crash. Randall Ricketts, age 58, of Foxborough, died on Monday, Aug. 29 in a three-car hit-and-run crash on Route 95 in North Attleborough, according to the Massachusetts State Police. A man from Cranston, Rhode Island, Joseph Pompei Jr., was later arrested in relation to the crash. Read more: Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested The Foxborough man was described as "a loving and devoted husband and Dad" in a GoFundMe created to support the…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/31/2023

Cambridge, MA

Police & Fire

(Breaking) MBTA Bus Crashes With Car In Malden: Police An MBTA bus crashed with a car near Main and Winter Streets in Malden on Thursday morning, Aug. 31, according to MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. Some social media users reported hearing helicopters near Oak Grove. No one was injured in the crash, authorities said. Police are investigating the cause of the wreck. This situation is developing. Check back here for more updates as they are available.

by Morgan Gonzales

08/31/2023

Quincy, MA

Obituaries

Eastern Mass Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support A Norfolk County man was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter when he experienced a medical emergency and died, leaving behind a widow and two young children. Stephen Hinton, age 42, of Wrentham, died while on vacation with his family on Cape Cod on Aug. 19, according to a GoFundMe created to support Hinton's widow, Emily Hinton, his 8-year-old daughter Lucy, and 2-year-old son Wyatt. Stephen is remembered as a beloved father dedicated to his family, loved animals, and had an encyclopedic knowledge of "Star Wars." Stephen Hinton leaves behind his wife of 11 years, two children, his …

by Morgan Gonzales

08/31/2023

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