Cleaner air and cooler temperatures are expected in Boston with improved air quality forecasted for Tuesday. However, the haze may not fully dissipate until later in the week. Rip currents are anticipated due to Tropical Storm Dexter.

Boston Police officers from District D-4 surprised the SISRUN Basketball Program with new pink basketballs, playing with the young athletes to foster community relationships.

Two daughters of detained Brazilian national, Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira, are missing from state custody in Worcester; their mother's attorney and a DCF spokesperson commented on the situation.

Tissium's suture-free biopolymer technology, developed from MIT research, has received FDA approval for peripheral nerve repair, offering a new standard in surgical tissue reconstruction.

A Worcester man received a life sentence without parole for murdering Leon Wilson, Jr. He was also convicted of armed robbery, with more trials related to the case pending.

A Leominster man was indicted on theft of government funds, bank fraud, and money laundering for allegedly stealing over a million dollars with a forged tax refund check.

Boston Police arrested Detroi Winborne during a traffic stop in Roxbury for possession of marijuana, a loaded firearm, and intent to distribute drugs.

Grotto Italian restaurant in Boston is closing after over 20 years in business, with owner Scott Herritt expressing gratitude to patrons and staff. The closing marks the end of an era for the local dining scene.

Boston Police seek public help to identify a suspect in a recent burglary at an Allston automotive dealership, where items including registration plates and electric bikes were stolen.

Massachusetts fined DraftKings $450,000 for illegally accepting credit card bets, the company must also return the bets, create a corrective action plan, and undergo an internal audit.

A building's exterior collapsed in Roslindale Village, Boston, without injuries; the area is now secured and awaiting inspection for structural integrity.

Shin-pei Tsay is appointed as Boston's Chief Research and Data Officer, expected to further enhance city services through data and analytics. Her diverse background and experience suggest significant contributions to the city's innovation efforts.

A Cambridge man has been charged with animal cruelty after a video showed him abusing a cat named Sage, who had previous injuries. The MSPCA is caring for Sage.