In response to Mayor Michelle Wu's streamlined application process for hosting Halloween block parties, this article reflects on the impact of such events in fostering community engagement and safety for families throughout Boston.

Worcester Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance in locating 14-year-old Carolyn Cutler, last seen near Lincoln Plaza.

As a string of house break-ins unsettles Somerville neighborhoods, local residents unite in hopes of identifying the suspect, while authorities urge vigilance and safety precautions.

Recent grants from the Healey-Driscoll Administration aim to expand career technical training opportunities for over 1,200 individuals in Massachusetts, targeting high-demand sectors such as construction, trades, and manufacturing.

Following a major cocaine seizure and the arrest of a repeat offender in New Bedford, community members and policymakers must confront complex challenges in dismantling a cycle of crime.

A fire broke out at the Contessa restaurant in The Newbury Boston hotel, leading to its evacuation.

Northboro Public Schools in Massachusetts recently faced polarizing responses regarding changes to its Halloween festivities, aiming at promoting equity and inclusion.

Dr. Derrick Todd, a former rheumatologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, has been fired for allegedly sexually assaulting patients by performing non-medically indicated pelvic and breast exams.

Juan Ramos, also known as "Bebo" from Lynn, MA pleads guilty to drug charges in Boston following a raid where authorities found 500 grams of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine.

Chief Justice Gordon H. Piper has been reappointed to lead the Land Court for a second term, reflecting his successful response to the challenges of the pandemic and modernizing court operations.

A $700,000 settlement has been reached between Luminosity Behavioral Health Services and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing practices.

Springfield Police seize a sawed-off shotgun, heroin, and cocaine from a Taylor Street apartment, resulting in the arrest of two men on multiple charges.

A Southborough woman is facing charges after allegedly using her mother-in-law's credit card to make unauthorized purchases totaling over $45,000 at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boston.