The Ritzer family opposes Philip Chism's appeal to vacate his murder conviction of Colleen Ritzer, as he seeks a new trial citing exclusion of brain-scan evidence.

Brookline Police seek help identifying two suspects in a September 29 theft involving a stolen backpack with electronics. They provided images and descriptions of the two white male suspects.

Governor Maura Healey signed H5039, granting Boston 225 new alcohol licenses to support local eateries, particularly in underserved communities of color, aiming to distribute hospitality opportunities more equitably.

A six-person car accident, including two infants, occurred in Cohasset on King Street, with police citing a 76-year-old for speeding and caution failure. Traffic was affected for around an hour.

Manchester Police seek help to find Keith Beal, a 30-year-old with a Violation of Probation warrant in Hillsborough County, urging public not to approach him.

The article describes how students, police, and staff celebrated the launch of Faith & Blue at Mother Caroline's Academy with art, promoting unity between law enforcement and the community.

Elite colleges are accused in a lawsuit of inflating education costs by colluding on financial aid practices, considering noncustodial parents' finances.

The Boston City Council held a hearing on USPS mail delays, which the USPS did not attend. Local leaders and union representatives discussed the service issues and impact on residents.

A Newton school bus driver, Jose Vose, has been indicted on three counts of kidnapping involving incidents where he took children to secluded areas and disabled bus recording devices.

The Boston Police organized a fall outing for seniors at Russell Orchards, featuring apple-picking and farm animal interactions, emphasizing community policing.

Boston Police arrested Juan Pimentel in Roxbury after a 911 call about him brandishing a gun; a stolen firearm was later recovered near his residence.

Four Northeastern University grad students have chickenpox, prompting a health alert. They're isolated and treated, with the campus urged to check immunization records.

Police arrested two men in Roxbury during a traffic stop when they found a loaded firearm on a passenger and detained the driver who had an active warrant.