Rachel Andriacchi

Boston

Journalist, Recent Grad | formerly WCVB, GBH

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Hundreds of pro-Palestine activists rally in Boston

Aug 3, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters gathered in Boston's Copley Square on Saturday afternoon following what activists are calling "300 days of genocide."The Boston Coalition for Palestine is a group of over 30 community organizations coming together in solidarity with the Palestinian people, the group said.Speakers at the protest addressed the United States' ongoing alliance with Israel, as well as Massachusetts political leaders' support.Attendees donned Keffiyehs and carried flags and...
Massachusetts senior injured after unattended vehicle rolls over her

Aug 3, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

An elderly woman was flown to the hospital after her unoccupied vehicle rolled over her on Saturday morning in Bellingham, Massachusetts.Bellingham police and fire responded to the area of Plymouth Road around 9:20 a.m. Investigations indicated the woman was the operator of the vehicle and was attempting to back into a driveway when she got out of the car to check on a child who had fallen off a bicycle, police say.She left the vehicle in gear, which then rolled back and knocked her down.
Downed power line diverts traffic on Medford road

Aug 3, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

Part of Mystic Avenue in Medford, Massachusetts is shut down due to a downed pole and power lines, police say. According to police, power outages may also be occurring in the area. The closure was announced just before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Police are diverting traffic away from Mystic Avenue, and are asking drivers to seek alternate routes. Delays are expected throughout the city, police say. No other information was made immediately available.
2-alarm fire closes Massachusetts restaurant

Aug 3, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

IN SOMERVILLE JOHN ATWATER WCVB NEWSCENTER FIVE. A TWO ALARM FIRE SHUTS DOWN A BILLERICA RESTAURANT. THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT MANGIA MANGIA ON BOSTON ROAD. THERE WAS SMOKE, FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THAT BUILDING.
3, including baby, injured by Market Basket fryer oil

Aug 3, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

INVESTIGATING WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THREE PEOPLE, INCLUDING A BABY, WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FROM THE MARKET BASKET IN PLYMOUTH AFTER FIRE OFFICIALS SAY HOT COOKING OIL SHOT OUT OF A DEEP FRYER. THIS WAS AT THE STORE ON COMMERCE WAY. FIREFIGHTERS SAY THEY ARRIVED THURSDAY NIGHT TO FIND THE OIL IN THE KITCHEN ON THE CEILING. AND AS FAR AS 15FT AWAY FROM THAT FRYER. A 79 YEAR OLD CUSTOMER, A 31 YEAR OLD EMPLOYEE AND THAT 11 MONTH OLD CHILD WERE ALL TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
Layoffs following closure of Steward Health Care facilities

Aug 2, 2024 | msn.com | Rachel Andriacchi
Man stabbed at Roxbury McDonald's

Aug 2, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

WE’RE FOLLOWING SOME BREAKING NEWS OUT OF BOSTON RIGHT NOW. A STABBING AT A BOSTON MCDONALD’S. YOU’RE LOOKING LIVE AT INVESTIGATORS ON THE SCENE THERE. THIS HAPPENING ON MASS AVE, NOT FAR FROM THE INTERSECTION WITH MELNYK BOULEVARD. BOSTON POLICE SAY A MAN IS HURT.
Layoffs following closure of Steward Health Care facilities

Aug 2, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

NA Close to 1,250 people will be laid off as a result of the closure of two hospitals owned by Steward Health Care.Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer are expected to close on or around Aug. 31.Steward said it was unable to find qualified buyers for the facilities.The health care system said it is still searching for buyers for its other Massachusetts hospitals.The layoffs are effective at the end of August, according to Steward Health Care. Close to 1,250...
MassDOT worker honored in large funeral procession

Aug 2, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

There was a large turnout in Stoughton to honor a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee who was killed on the job.Crews took part in a funeral procession through town for 57-year-old David Sousa.State police say Sousa was outside his vehicle picking up debris on Route 24 in Bridgewater when a passing car hit and killed him.Sousa is remembered as a man who was dedicated and passionate.He leaves behind a wife and children.
EEE risk raised in multiple Massachusetts towns

Aug 2, 2024 | wcvb.com | Rachel Andriacchi

The risk of contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been raised in multiple Massachusetts towns after it was detected in additional mosquito samples throughout the state, public health officials announced Friday. Additional samples collected in Abington, Middleborough, Wareham and Whitman tested positive for EEE. These findings caused public health officials to raise risk levels to high in Carver and Middleborough and to moderate in Bridgewater, Lakeville and Rochester.