Boston settled a gender discrimination lawsuit with former police commander Beth Donovan for $2.4 million, stemming from allegations of systematic discrimination and retaliatory demotion.

A series of manhole explosions in Boston's Fenway–Kenmore neighborhood damaged vehicles and caused power outages, with emergency crews responding to the situation.

A backwards bus stop bench in Cambridge has sparked complaints, being compared to watching a movie with the screen behind you. City officials admitted it was a mistake and plan to fix it when the weather permits.

Ex-Boston principal Naia Wilson sentenced for funding personal vacations with $40,000 of school resources; must do community service, pay a fine, and is on supervised release with home confinement.

A Ludlow man was arrested for allegedly trying to lure two girls into his car outside a Walgreens and faces child enticement and disorderly conduct charges.

A Dodge sedan ran a red light and collided with an MBTA bus in Somerville, causing no injuries but resulting in the car being towed and the driver cited.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts introduced the MASFA form, allowing undocumented students to apply for state financial aid, complementing the Tuition Equity Law that offers in-state tuition rates to eligible students.

Donut Villa has closed its Newtonville location, leaving local patrons without the diner known for its brunch and late-night offerings. Other locations remain open.

Needham police warn against using town mailboxes due to a mail theft scam involving organized crime, urging residents to go directly to the post office.

Boston Police seek public's help to identify a male suspect in a January 7 armed robbery in Roxbury, and have released surveillance images of the individual.

A Townsend woman has been charged with attempted murder, accused of trying to poison her husband after being manipulated by a scammer impersonating actor Thorsten Kaye.

Two kayakers were rescued after capsizing off Bourne, MA, during a snowstorm and becoming stranded on an island. One was hospitalized with hypothermia.

The re-trial of Emanuel Lopes, accused of killing Weymouth Police Sgt. Chesna and Vera Adams in 2018, begins after a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury.