Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a law on January 2nd to protect users of payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp by enhancing state regulatory framework against fraud.

A suspect was arrested in Boston for firearm and drug possession after a ShotSpotter alert led police to Roxbury, where they recovered a gun and cocaine.

The article details expected strong winds in Boston, reaching up to 50 mph, potential power outages, and chilling effects leading to thickened ice on water bodies, with a forecast of dry weather ahead.

Assumption University students are charged with kidnapping after a violent incident, claiming to target a predator as part of a social media challenge.

Allison S. Cartwright was sworn in as the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, making her the second woman and first black person in the role since 1693.

MIT researchers used "scintillation" analysis to locate an FRB's origin from a galaxy 200 million light-years away, suggesting it stems from a neutron star's magnetic region.

A Lego display collapsed at a New Year's event in Peabody, injuring ten people, with eight hospitalized. Balloons caused the 12-foot structure to fall.

Natick firefighters battled a challenging house fire that involved a burning garage and car, complicated by downed power lines and a faulty hydrant, but no injuries were reported.

Lowell Police are actively seeking information on Reynaldo Fernandez, last seen September 15. Described as a tall Hispanic male with a goatee and tattoos, the public is urged to call 978-937-3200 with any information.

A fire on the 8th floor of a Cambridge high-rise was quickly extinguished by firefighters, with one person taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

A West Roxbury teen is detained without bail for a home invasion and armed robbery, facing a dangerousness hearing and possible bail revocation for earlier cases.

Boston Police arrested Elijah Carvalho in Dorchester for firearm and drug offenses, seizing a modified automatic Glock and pills believed to be Oxycodone.

A man was arrested for a home invasion in Lynnfield, facing charges including home invasion, assault, and armed robbery. Authorities do not believe the act was random and continue to investigate the circumstances.