Top 5 in Waltham: Most Popular Stories of May

Here's a look at the five most read stories in Waltham last month.

Verizon Strike: Waltham City Council Votes to Back Workers

Waltham city councilors will stand by the 36,000 Verizon workers currently on strike. At a vote Monday night, the council passed a resolution declaring the city would not enter into any new contracts with Verizon and examine its current deals with the company to see if the contracts permit their termination.

Powerball Numbers for 5/7/2016; Huge Jackpot Tonight

If you didn't pick up any numbers at the club Friday night, don't worry. The only numbers you need are Saturday afternoon at the convenience store. The ever-growing Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $415 million, and if you haven't bought tickets yet, you're in luck - the drawing is tonight at 10:59.

Waltham Police Search for 2 Suspects in Purse Theft

Police in Waltham are searching for two suspects in a purse theft at a Moody Street Bar on Monday. Officers are asking for the public's help in identifying the two men in the photos, described as white and wearing grey sweatshirts and baseball caps, who they believe stole a purse from Franco's Bar at 714-718 Moody St. May 9.

Waltham Man Charged With Child Pornography

A local man is behind bars Wednesday, accused of using web-based messaging platforms to engage in sexually explicit conversations and exchange explicit pictures with young boys. Christopher Sullivan was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

Quaker Oats Granola Bars Recalled For Listeria Fears

Listeria fears have forced another recall. Quaker Oats is pulling its quinoa granola bars from shelves because sunflower seeds may have been contaminated with the bacteria, according to the FDA. No illnesses have been reported because of the seeds, which Quaker Oats says came from a supplier.