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Morgan Gonzales

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mgonzales@dailyvoice.com

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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Police & Fire

60K Pounds Of Garbage Spills From Tractor-Trailer Driven By Lynn Driver: Police A Massachusetts truck driver was injured in a tractor-trailer rollover that closed a Route 16 exit ramp for hours, officials say. The tractor-trailer, which belongs to Ram Transport Inc. of Allston, rolled over on Wednesday, May 17 around 10:15 a.m. when its driver attempted to merge from Route 16 onto Know Marsh Road, according to New Hampshire State Police. The driver, identified as Leandro Done Garcia, of Lynn, drove over granite curbing when trying to merge, made an overcorrection, and overturned the trailer, which was filled with 60,000 pounds of garbage. TRACTOR-TRAILER ROLLOVER…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/17/2023

Police & Fire

100 MPH Chase: Thief Crashes Car Twice During Getaway, Nabbed In Lynnfield, Police Say A man led police in a high-speed chase from Boston to Lynnfield and ended the pursuit by crashing the car into concrete barriers, officials say. The man, who was later identified as Denny Fernandes Dep Pina Andrade, was arrested in Lynnfield on Tuesday, May 16 after stealing a gray Toyota Tacoma truck, crashing into a Mercedes-Benz SUV, and then leading police in a chase that reached up to 115 mph, according to the Massachusetts State Police. A state trooper noticed the truck at 11:28 p.m. when it sped past his cruiser and into a coned-off construction zone on Tobin Bridge in Boston, knoc…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/17/2023

Traffic

Mass DOT Driver May Be Injured From I-90 Crash With 10-Wheel Dumpster Truck In Framingham The breakdown lane of I-90 was closed down because of a crash between a 10-wheel roll dumpster truck and a pickup truck, officials say. The MassDOT pickup truck and the dumpster truck collided on I-90 near mile marker 111 in Framingham on the morning of Wednesday, May 17, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Crash on I-90 EB near MM 111 in Framingham. Breakdown lane closed. https://t.co/7jKM8W35el — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 17, 2023 The pickup truck driver was evaluated for possible injuries. This situation is developing. Check back here for updates as they are av…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/17/2023

Lifestyle

3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Guests can check into three Massachusetts hotels and expect a five-star experience knowing that Yelp ranked them of the highest in America. Yelp's list of top 100 places to stay in America for 2023 was released on Wednesday, May 16 and multiple Massachusetts hotels made the cut. Ranked based on factors that include total volume and ratings of Yelp reviews, the list helps travelers choose where to stay with confidence. A Somerville stay nearly tops Yelp's list, coming in at the number two spot. The Cambria Somerville, located at 515 Somerville Avenue, brings "a true experience of our neigh…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/17/2023

Legal

Salem Decriminalizes 'Magic Mushrooms,' Police Chief On Board Salem is now among the growing number of communities to recognize studied benefits of psychedelic mushrooms. Salem City Council passed a bill to deprioritize enforcement of laws prohibiting Psilocybin-containing fungi, also known as magic mushrooms, on Thursday, May 11. The resolution, called An Act Relative to Plant Medicine, positions using, growing, transporting, and possessing Psilocybin-containing mushrooms as the "lowest law enforcement priority for the city of Salem." Lucas Miller, the Salem Police Chief, took part in meetings discussing the resolution and gave it his full suppo…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/16/2023

Lifestyle

The 'Shenannigans' Are Over: Boston Eatery Announces Closure The newly-announced closure of a Boston pub is being described as the "end of era" by loyal patrons. Shenannigans, an Irish-American bar and grill with a 25-year history, announced that it would permanently close on Sunday, May 21, according to the eatery's Facebook page. "It has been a privilege to serve the South Boston community and the many international travelers that walked through our doors," the announcement read. "This week will be bittersweet as we say goodbye to our home from home on West Broadway." Tuesday vibes ❤️#tacos #tacotuesday #lunch #southboston #dinnerideas #sout…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/16/2023

Lifestyle

Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis' Dedham diners will soon have a healthful option for every meal of the day at one convenient location. Life Alive Organic Cafe, an eatery that offers a chef-inspired, plant-forward menu, will open its tenth Massachusetts location in Dedham at 220 Legacy Place this fall, according to a release from the company. “The Life Alive team is pleased to have the opportunity to serve the vibrant communities that surround Dedham, Massachusetts,” said Bryan Timko, CEO of Life Alive. "With each new cafe, we hope to further drive the conversation around positive eating, and make it easier for our guests…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/16/2023

Obituaries

Lowell Police Officer, 'Genuine Family Man' Dies Unexpectedly At Age 54 A police officer with a 30-year legacy of service died, leaving behind a loving wife and 13-year-old daughter. Steve Beland, a Lowell police officer, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 12 in Tyngsborough, according to his obituary. The 54-year-old served the Lowell Police Department in different capacities since 1993. Beland worked as a K-9 officer with his canine partner Vopo, as a member of the department’s original Gang Unit, and most recently was assigned to Car 5 in Lowell’s Highlands neighborhood, according to the Lowell Police. Way to go Officer Beland! Upon responding to a m…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/16/2023

Lifestyle

Wakefield Fire Victims Cope With 'Unimaginable Loss' Of Pet Dogs With Community Support Oddie and Zara, two beloved pet dogs, died tragically in a four-alarm that destroyed multiple apartment units and a Wakefield pizza shop. Amanda Howell, of Wakefield, was recovering from extensive surgery for her ovarian cancer when a fire consumed her home, her possessions, and her dog, Oddie, on Sunday, May 14, according to a GoFundMe created to help her recover from the losses. A person noticed the fire at Charlie's On Main, a pizzeria located at 340 Main Street in Wakefield, and reported it to officials. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings, but the rest…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/16/2023

Lifestyle

Pass Go, Collect $1 Million: Ipswich Man First To Win Top Prize In New Lotto Game The Massachusetts Lottery's new Monopoly 50X instant win game just wrote out a check to its first newly-minted millionaire. Theodore J. Tabor, Jr. won the $1 million top prize on Thursday, May 11 in the new Monopoly 50X instant game. Tabor chose to cash out his prize and received a prize check of $650,000 before taxes. He plans to use part of his windfall on home repairs. The winning ticket was purchased at the Dairy Mart at 160 Squire Road in Revere. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus on the sale. Two $1 million prizes are still available. The chance of winning the t…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/15/2023

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