Massachusetts animal welfare organizations launch an adopt-a-thon for guinea pigs, offering free adoptions from January 5-7, in response to a surge in shelter populations.

Harley Davis from Canada walked 28.6 miles in Boston to celebrate beating cancer, marking his recovery with a personal challenge after undergoing chemotherapy.

The Chicopee Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate Kathleen Lemme, a 64-year-old woman who vanished after being seen at Holyoke Hospital on Tuesday night.

MIT researchers found that complex or unexpected sentences activate our language-processing brain regions more than simple ones, with the left hemisphere, including Broca's area, working harder to process them.

Swampscott, Massachusetts residents were targeted in holiday burglaries involving multiple vehicles and a house.

The Dedham Police are searching for 56-year-old Kathleen Kearney, last seen on January 2, 2023, without her cell phone, and are asking for the public's assistance.

Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard's president due to institutional challenges, with Alan Garber named interim leader amid controversies surrounding her tenure.

A 19-year-old Franklin woman died in a car fire after her Nissan Altima crashed on Route 495. Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident.

The MBTA has replaced Mattapan Trolley service with shuttle buses for a second day due to mechanical issues, affecting commuters' post-holiday routines.

A young man was shot and killed on New Year's Day in Dorchester, and the Boston Police are investigating the homicide with no suspects yet. Community support is available for locals affected by the incident.

Cambridge's Traffic, Parking, + Transportation Department opened their 2024 parking permit applications on January 2nd, with a deadline of March 31st. There’s a cap of four permits per person.

The Fat Cat in Quincy is closing due to COVID impacts and rising costs after a 16-year run, leaving patrons heartbroken over losing a beloved local eatery.

A fire damaged a historic building in Falmouth on New Year's Day, affecting businesses and residences, with four injuries reported. Firefighters contained the fire after hours, with the cause under investigation.