A Taunton woman pleaded guilty to drug distribution and identity theft, while Terrence Pyrtle admitted to a drug conspiracy and fraud, with sentencing set for July 17, 2025.

John Thomas McNeil was arraigned for a hate crime after allegedly attacking a man in his driveway in Everett, MA, an incident initiated by a traffic dispute.

Gunshots near New Hampshire schools led to lockdowns and a police search, resulting in the arrest of three Massachusetts men, with a fourth suspect still at large.

A water main break at 272 Cambridge Road near Country Club Road in Woburn has closed the road and may cause traffic delays; residents are advised to avoid the area. Repair efforts are underway.

Boston has allocated $1 million to buy properties in Roxbury to maintain affordability and prevent resident displacement amid high housing costs, supporting a mixed-income housing initiative.

The Trump Administration withdrew $106 million of K-12 education funding from Massachusetts, affecting statewide education recovery efforts post-pandemic.

Four individuals were indicted for the murder of Obed Addow in Worcester, MA, with additional firearms charges for three of them. They've been held without bail since December.

The Apache helmet, designed by MIT alumnus Kodiak Brush, is the top-performing safety helmet per Virginia Tech testing and aims to reduce concussion risks in football.

Two suspects were arrested in Mattapan, Boston, for an assault and battery incident involving a stabbing. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Judge O'Toole denied a recusal motion in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's case, asserting his ability to remain impartial despite concerns over his public comments.

Courts barred an expert witness from testifying in the retrial of Karen Read, accused of murder and related charges, finding that jurors can assess police procedures without such testimony.

MIT partners with GE Vernova in a $50 million effort to advance sustainable energy, focusing on decarbonization, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions.

Cambridge Councilor Paul Toner was removed from five committee roles following implications in a brothel operation but has not resigned from the council.