A joint task force arrested Alisha Watson, 33, in Webster, MA on 13 warrants, including assault and various other charges, after finding her hiding in her attic.

The South Coast Rail in Massachusetts began service, connecting Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford with Boston, ending their lack of direct rail access. Commuting times are about 90 minutes, with introductory free rides offered.

Charges against former Uber driver Hermann Ngoufack Jiokeng for an alleged rape were dropped due to lack of evidence and inconsistencies in the accuser's statements.

The Jonas Brothers have announced their 20th-anniversary tour, "Jonas 20: Living the Dream," which includes a stop at Boston's Fenway Park on August 23.

Bourne, Massachusetts police responded to a truck fire early Saturday; the blaze was contained, and state fire marshals are investigating the incident.

Boston's One Lincoln office tower sold at a foreclosure auction for $400 million to lender affiliate BDT & MSD Partners, below its previous appraisal and refinancing value.

New Hampshire man faces federal charges for trafficking firearms into Massachusetts, with law enforcement making the arrest following undercover operations.

Boston's weekend weather features sunny skies with a cold front bringing brief showers, Sunday's chilly breezes, and potential Monday morning snow turning to rain. The upcoming week promises seasonable temperatures and mostly sunny days.

The White House criticized Mayor Wu of Boston after her address, claiming she supports "violent criminal illegal immigrants," but Wu rebutted, citing Boston's safety and cooperation with law enforcement.

A Salem man died in a two-vehicle crash on I-293 in Manchester, NH. John Vangelder was ejected from his truck and died; James Drago was unharmed. Lanes were closed but later reopened. Witnesses are asked to contact NH State Police.

MIT and NVIDIA researchers develop "HART," an AI tool for fast, high-quality image generation, combining diffusion and autoregressive models to enhance speed and detail.

Massachusetts legislature passes a bill to permanently allow hybrid and remote public meetings, coinciding with Sunshine Week and James Madison's birthday, reflecting the state's commitment to transparent and accessible local governance.

Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston introduced the Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program to help middle-income families buy homes together, aiming to increase affordable housing access and build generational wealth.