Life Alive is set to open a new location in Jamaica Plain, MA, offering vegan, organic food with seating for 75 and a seasonal patio. The café chain promotes healthy eating and well-being.

Patrick S. Kityo, a nurse assistant and health care business owner, was sentenced to two months in prison for underreporting nearly $2 million in income.

Massachusetts Governor Healey launched a $20 million campaign to end veteran homelessness, aiming for a "functional zero" status with housing and healthcare support.

A Boston man was sentenced to seven years for firearm and drug offenses after a search of his home revealed a gun with an altered serial number and various narcotics.

The Boston Police Department has warned about a scam involving fraudulent home improvement schemes, particularly targeting the elderly, where scammers demand large sums for nonexistent repairs.

Hyde Park Youth Basketball league held All-Star games, uniting community and showcasing local youth talent, with support from the Boston Police and local officials.

A person died following a car and oil truck collision in Derry, New Hampshire. The crash is under investigation, and the victims' identities are withheld pending family notification.

A five-alarm fire in Chelsea, MA, possibly caused by discarded smoking materials, led to a dramatic rescue of two firefighters and displaced 35 residents.

A Massachusetts man, Jose Mitchell Marquez, was sentenced to 15 years in New Hampshire prison for fentanyl trafficking, after being caught with over five grams of the drug.

Boston is replacing 80 gas stoves with electric in Dorchester's affordable housing through a $1 million federal grant, aiming for better air quality and carbon footprint reduction.

Mary Fox was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of a man in a Boston playground over a dispute regarding a drink. She faces sentencing on March 20.

The Cambridge Police Department disclosed the PERF's review results on the fatal police shooting of Sayed Faisal, undertaking reforms and considering new mental health crisis response policies.

An 18-year-old was shot on Main St., Worcester; non-fatal injuries reported. Worcester Police seek community help; tips can be anonymous via text or online.