Malta Street is now also named Pastor Pearline B. James Way, with the sign revealed during the party. A poster for the ...

We are gathered not just to unveil a sign, but to celebrate a life that was boldly lived with grace, generosity, faith and purpose,” said Cherina Wright, granddaughter of Pearline ...

A 46-year-old man was ordered held without bail on Tuesday after prosecutors said he tried to kill four people — his significant other, her 18-year-old daughter, another teen girl and a toddler ...

A Mattapan man was ordered held without bail after he allegedly shot his wife and other family members, including a 4-year-old boy inside the family's apartment.

Mattapan is home to many immigrant- and locally-owned businesses. The neighborhood is known for its Caribbean cuisine, with options lining its commercial center on Blue Hill Avenue.