Brian Swett has been appointed as Boston's first Chief Climate Officer to advance the city's climate initiatives under Mayor Michelle Wu's administration, starting June.

New England experiences a 205% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023, registering 623 events including assaults and vandalism, as reported by the ADL.

Massachusetts settles a lawsuit, promising over $1 billion to enhance community living for nursing home residents, aiming to transition 2,400 individuals with better support and care options.

Shakira announces her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" world tour with US dates starting on November 2, 2023. Fans can buy tickets from April 22, with a pre-sale on April 19.

Boston Police District C-6 officers hosted movie night at South Boston Neighborhood House, offering snacks and a viewing of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".

A man was arrested in Springfield for multiple break-ins and thefts, including at the Basketball Hall of Fame, and found with tools suggestive of burglary intent.

Jury selection begins for Karen Read, charged with murdering her former boyfriend, ex-cop John O’Keefe, with her SUV. The complex trial in Dedham may call over 150 witnesses, including law enforcement and medical experts.

A severe rollover crash occurred in Norwood, prompting a significant emergency response. The cause and victim conditions are unclear, but traffic has been impacted.

A pickup truck crashed into a Brockton home, causing significant damage but no injuries. The incident is under investigation, and the homeowner expressed gratitude for the safety of all and the first responders' actions.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny and warm weather for Boston with a high near 68 degrees, but temperatures will dip midweek with the chance for light showers toward the weekend.

A Fall River family plans to sue the city after their dog was shot by police, necessitating leg amputation, when an officer entered their apartment mistakenly.

A child and neighbor's actions helped address a house fire in Lakeville, MA, preventing further damage and aiding the fire department, which extinguished the blaze. The family was displaced, and the cause is under investigation.

A woman is critical after a house fire in Walpole; three cats were also rescued. Firefighters responded to the incident on Edward Drive Saturday evening. The cause is under investigation.