Boston Police Department's B-3 Unit met with clergy in Mattapan to discuss joint initiatives under the Faith & Blue program, aimed at strengthening police-community ties.

Massachusetts Senate passed a bill to legalize fentanyl test strips to reduce overdose deaths. These strips will allow users to detect fentanyl in drugs, addressing the state's overdose crisis.

Officials suspect arson in a fire that broke out in a Framingham apartment complex, causing lobby damage and hospitalizing four people for precaution.

Massachusetts Governor Healey's administration has granted $13.1 million to expand pre-K across 21 school districts, supporting an additional 2,456 seats as part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.

Massachusetts's Ballot Commission ruled unanimously that Trump will remain on the GOP primary ballot, rejecting claims of ineligibility due to the January 6 insurrection.

Boston firefighters quickly put out a fire at 144 Dudley Street in Roxbury, containing it to the third floor with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Massachusetts State Police arrested a man in Springfield for firearms and drug offenses after a hit-and-run incident.

A gas leak in Worcester, Massachusetts, prompted evacuations and an emergency response on Park Avenue; the situation was managed with no immediate concern for the surrounding areas.

New Hampshire officials investigate a robocall mimicking President Biden, which discouraged voting in the primary. The AG's office declared it illegal.

An Irish national in Quincy was stopped by police for a traffic violation and found with over $70,000 and suspected stolen jewelry, possibly linked to an "Irish Traveler" scam.

Boston city officials closed a Dunkin' shop due to health violations including rat droppings and sewage leaks.

Springfield Police arrested Austrian Peguese after a traffic stop where he fled and assaulted an officer. A loaded gun and drugs were seized; Peguese faces multiple charges.

Massachusetts awards over $200K in grants to 59 high schools for financial literacy events known as Credit for Life Fairs, aimed at teaching students budgeting and financial planning skills.