Mayor Michelle Wu names Evandro Carvalho to lead Boston's Office of Police Accountability and Transparency to enhance trust and accountability in the Police Department.

Two Springfield men were arrested during a police car stop for possessing drugs and a stolen vehicle, with a significant quantity of narcotics and cash found in one's shoulder bag.

Verveine Cafe & Bakery, co-founded by chef Ken Oringer and pastry chef Monica Glass, has opened in Cambridge, featuring a gluten-free menu with unique pastries and breads.

An angered passenger kicked and cracked a bus door window at Jackson Square, causing delays and prompting a police investigation. No arrests have been made yet.

Boston's weekend weather features a sunny Saturday with cool breezes, a cloudy Sunday with possible afternoon rain, followed by a warmup on Monday and Tuesday with chances of showers and high temperatures in the mid-70s.

UMass Amherst is conducting a study on self-care and anti-racist advocacy among women of color in academia, led by professors Childs and Swanier, with ethical oversight and a confidential survey process.

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll of Massachusetts launch a campaign to promote the Affordable Homes Act and address housing affordability in the state.

Springfield police arrested Rafael Rodriguez with cocaine and a loaded gun; he faces multiple charges, including previous violent/drug crime violations.

Jurors in Karen Read's murder trial will visit the site where Officer O'Keefe was found, following testimony from a paramedic about Read's alleged confession.

Boston police detained a 17-year-old armed with a handgun after escalating threats. The officer's intervention potentially prevented further violence.

A cyclist died and another was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Taunton, with a local driver being cited for motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation.

Boston Police arrested a suspect for package theft in Mattapan, confirming their commitment to combating property crimes. The 62-year-old was caught in the act and charged with larceny and trespassing.

Quincy Police arrest a 31-year-old man in a significant drug bust, seizing crack cocaine and fentanyl, and charge him with multiple drug-related crimes.