Son, 21, Stabs Mother To Death In Home: Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines:

Plainville Man, 21, Charged With Stabbing His Mother To Death

Sean Murphy reportedly told police he wanted Carlyn Muprhy, 51, "to die quickly." He was held without bail.

22 Dead Newts: MA Man Accused Of Smuggling Chinese Animals

Court documents detail how a Worcester man, nicknamed "Shelton Boss," imported endangered animals into the Bay State.

Concord Native Dies In Flash Flood In Puerto Rico

Maya Robinson was on vacation with her boyfriend when a flash flood swept through her guided tour.

A Bird's Eye View: Stoughton Principal Puts Office On The Roof

Dawe Elementary School Principal Robert Cancellieri worked from the roof for a day after students met their fundraising goal.

Salem State Police Respond To On-Campus Brawl: VIDEO

A video shows Salem State University police officers trying to break up a fight involving several people Thursday night.

Framingham Priest Suspended After Sex Abuse Allegation

The Rev. Francis V. Strahan was placed on administrative leave on Friday, according to the Archdiocese of Boston.

Local

With thousands of people expected in downtown Salem this weekend, the city will be closing several streets to accommodate the crowds.

It was a happy ending for a young swan that was found injured in Malden.