Two men were arrested in East Boston for attempting a break-in; one suspect had a warrant for a $240,000 robbery.

A young bear in Worcester was safely tranquilized and relocated after being spotted near Clark University. MassWildlife advised residents on how to deal with bear sightings as encounters become more common.

A driver's U-turn on Boston's Commonwealth Avenue lodged their car on MBTA Green Line tracks, causing rush hour service disruptions until Transit Police resolved the incident.

Massachusetts allocates $5M in disaster relief to 13 communities affected by severe storms, supplementing federal aid and supporting recovery and future resilience.

Boston has launched an initiative through futureBOS, offering over 8,500 summer jobs to youth aged 14-24, aiming to reduce crime and foster financial independence.

Boston celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month with the first City of Belonging festival, featuring events that highlight immigrant culture and foster community inclusion.

A judge is considering dismissing the case against Julie Tejeda, deemed incompetent to stand trial for the 2019 stabbing of Boston EMT Elaina McAlister, despite the prosecution's report of some improvement.

A shooting in Boston's Seaport neighborhood injured one person, and police are investigating. No arrests have been made; the victim's condition is unknown.

A man in North Plymouth bit off a part of another man's ear during a drunken altercation, resulting in his arrest for mayhem and assault and battery with serious injury.

The Cambridge Police are probing a sexual assault reported on June 11 on Franklin St. Tips are encouraged through their hotline or website, and additional patrols have been deployed.

Boston Police introduced a mini cruiser for kids at the 'Touch a Truck' event during Charlestown Parade Week, engaging young "junior police operators" even on a rainy day.

Three juvenile females were arrested in Boston for assaulting a victim, who required hospital care, and stealing her phone. They face numerous charges and will be arraigned in juvenile court.

A man was hospitalized after a large fight involving around 20 people in Boston's Hyde Park, where several others were also injured. No arrests have been made.