Laura Caso

Boston

Anchor at WHDH-TV (Boston, MA)

📺 @whdh. Boston native. @univmiami alum. Children's 📚 Author. Musician & Mom 🤍

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Dorchester neighborhood hosts 4th annual Dorchfest Music Festival

6 days ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

BOSTON (WHDH) - The Ashmont-Adams neighborhood of Boston, located in the southern section of Dorchester, hosted the fourth annual Dorchfest music festival on Saturday. The event, which this year is promoted by Greater Ashmont Main Street (GAMS), featured more than 50 performances from a variety of genres, including rock, funk, jazz, folk, hip hop, Indian, reggae, Latin, Afro-beats, electronic and more.
Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong

1 week ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard graduates celebrated commencement on Thursday at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school, cheering speakers who emphasized maintaining a diverse and international student body and standing up for truth in the face of attacks by the Trump administration.
Former Norfolk County jail official arrested on extortion charges, pleads not guilty

1 week ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

NORWOOD, MASS. (WHDH) - A former employee at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by federal officials Wednesday morning at his home in Norwood. Thomas Brady, the former assistant deputy superintendent of jail operations, has been indicted on extortion and bribery charges. He is accused of directing maintenance workers for the department to do work on his home for free — including installing a showerhead, replacing a water heater, and repairing a heating system.
Former Norfolk County sheriff’s deputy arrested on extortion charges, pleads not guilty

1 week ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

NORWOOD, MASS. (WHDH) - A former employee at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by federal officials Wednesday morning at his home in Norwood. Thomas Brady, the former assistant deputy superintendent of jail operations, has been indicted on extortion and bribery charges. He is accused of directing maintenance workers for the department to do work on his home for free — including installing a showerhead, replacing a water heater, and repairing a heating system.
Part of Beacon Street shut down after large tree falls across roadway

2 weeks ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso |Owen Boss

BOSTON (WHDH) - A section of Beacon Street was closed to traffic on Saturday after a large tree fell across the road and onto several vehicles. Tree crews could be seen working to clear the tree. There were no reported injuries. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details. (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved.
Son of figure skating coaches killed in DC crash set to perform on Norwood rink where they taught

2 weeks ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

NORWOOD, MASS. (WHDH) - The son of two local figure skating coaches who were killed in an air disaster in Washington D.C. earlier this year made an emotional return to the rink in Norwood where his parents coached and is set to perform this weekend. Max Naumov, who lost his parents Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, in the crash, will perform at his home rink, the Boston Skating Club, as part of the Stars on Ice, a touring figure skating show and he says he’s very excited about this weekend.
Shrewsbury diner reopens 5 days after car crashed into building

3 weeks ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

SHREWSBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - A beloved diner is back in business after a bad crash on a busy Shrewsbury road. Surveillance video shows an SUV running a red light, crash into a red truck, and then back right into the diner. Inside, Christina Gonzalez was closing up for the day. “The whole building shook,” said Gonzalez, who is co-owner of Brody’s Diner.
JUST ONE STATION: Wildlife experts talk about protecting whales in Cape Cod bay

1 month ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

SANDWICH, MASS. (WHDH) - Massachusetts environmental police working to protect whales in the waters off Cape Cod, with just one station with them. More than 300 right whales will gather off the coast this spring. There are only 400 of them in the world. “80 to the 90 percent of them come to the water of the commonwealth, [which] is pretty cool,” said Col. Chris Mason of the Massachusetts environmental police. The crew is working to prevent any close encounters between boaters and whales.
Thousands attend recreation of Battle of Lexington on 250th anniversary

1 month ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

LEXINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Thousands of people gathered in Lexington on Saturday morning to view a recreation of the Battle of Lexington, the first engagement of the Revolutionary War. The recreation was one of many events planned in Lexington this weekend. The powerful portrayal, which kicked off at 5:15 a.m. to coincide with the start of the actual skirmish on April 19, 1775, drew area residents, families, and history buffs.
Paul Revere’s midnight ride to be commemorated Friday night

1 month ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

BOSTON (WHDH) - Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride will be reenacted Friday night, 250 years to the day that two lanterns were hung in the Old North Church. The event will stretch from Boston’s North End all the way to Lexington, celebrating the anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution. Organizers of the ride say they’re excited to see it all play out, beginning at 8 p.m.Planning for the historic celebration has been in the works for two years.