Boston Police recruit at Jackson Square T station, waiving late application fees for the Civil Service Exam, highlighting their commitment to community engagement and diversity in their ranks. Deadline is January 30, 2024.

Justin Timberlake announces his "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" with a stop in Boston on June 29. Tickets go on sale in January and February, with prices starting at $281 on resale sites. He'll also perform for free in NYC and appear on SNL.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll administration grants over $365,000 for habitat resiliency projects to improve wildlife habitats and partnerships with landholders.

Lanner Noodles and Bar opens in Cambridge, offering authentic Chinese noodles, stir-fried dishes, and small plates, with a focus on quality and locally sourced ingredients.

MIT physicists have found that stars on the Milky Way's edge travel slower, suggesting less dark matter there than expected. This challenges previous beliefs about dark matter distribution in the galaxy.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu and the Reparations Task Force initiate a historical study on the city's slavery ties, involving teams from Tufts and Northeastern Universities, to inform future reparations efforts.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu launches a geothermal heating project at Franklin Field Apartments to move away from fossil fuels and promote healthier communities.

A Lawrence man, Francisco Araujo Lara, was sentenced to 51 months for illegal reentry into the US after a prior deportation, following a guilty plea to the charge.

A 14-year-old was arrested for an armed robbery at the M&M Market in Worcester after threatening the clerk with a knife. Police apprehended the suspect hours later.

Kevin C. Dills from California pleaded guilty to securities fraud related to a penny-stock manipulation scheme that earned him over $6 million. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine.

Leon Blount III of Boston pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor across states, with sentencing set for April 24 by U.S. District Court Judge Burroughs.

A New York resident died after eating mislabeled cookies with undeclared peanuts sold at Stew Leonard's. A recall was issued as Connecticut authorities investigate the incident with FDA collaboration.

Fields West in Allston has closed due to economic struggles and setbacks in obtaining a live entertainment license, leaving a void in the local dining scene.