A traffic stop by Pittsfield Police led to the arrest of Quran Taft on drug and assault charges, after officers found narcotics in the car and on Taft, who resisted a pat-down.

A New Bedford mother is jailed for animal cruelty and her daughter faces 39 new counts of the same charge after pets were found in deplorable conditions.

A House committee has approved a bill potentially leading to a nationwide TikTok ban, raising concerns for users and sparking debate over free speech and espionage risks.

A fire originating from a car in a garage destroyed a $1.5 million home in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, leaving the property in ruins but causing no injuries.

A former Chelsea resident is indicted for identity theft, accused of obtaining a U.S. passport and Real ID using someone else's identity, facing significant prison time and fines if convicted.

The Boston Black Male Advancement 2024 Empowerment Summit focused on addressing systemic inequities for Black men, with discussions on wealth, education, and economic opportunities.

AMC's "The Walking Dead: Dead City" is casting extras in the Boston area for its second season, seeking locals of all demographics to play zombies, soldiers, and survivors.

Authorities are investigating connected lottery ticket thefts at two Massachusetts stores, where masked individuals stole scratch tickets, later deactivated by the owners.

A Boston man, Deandre Jones, was fatally shot while in his truck outside a friend's apartment in Randolph, sparking a meticulous investigation with no suspects yet in custody.

The Royal Sonesta hotel in Cambridge is opening MonteVerdi, an Italian restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Charles River, led by restaurateur Seth Greenberg.

Brockton High School in Massachusetts is implementing a policy that requires students to lock their cellphones in pouches to reduce distractions and violence.

An MBTA bus operator in Boston was attacked with Lysol spray. Police seek the assailant; the public is asked for help in identifying a person of interest.

A Chelsea man, Lasall Johnson, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and is awaiting sentencing on June 5. He had previously served time for assault and is currently registered as a Level-2 sex offender.