The MBTA and Keolis have completed a 28-mile rail replacement for the Fairmount Line, paving the way for battery-electric trains and improved service starting December 1, 2025.

Massachusetts AG Campbell secures a deal preventing DOJ restrictions on support services for survivors of violence, no matter their immigration status.

Two men were detained by Worcester Police for driving with a suspended license; one was arrested for suspected drug possession with intent to distribute.

A fire in Manchester, NH, injured four people, including two firefighters and two residents, causing $150,000 in damage. Firefighters faced intense heat and smoke but no one was found trapped.

Bricks fell from a building in Boston's North End, causing no injuries but forcing a restaurant to close. The incident led to concerns about building safety in the historic district.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticizes the dissemination of misinformation by the federal government linking vaccines to autism, stressing reliance on scientific consensus and evidence-based health information.

A man and two pets died in a Wilbraham house fire on Delmore Avenue. The cause is under investigation by local and state officials. Firefighters responded Friday night but couldn't save the occupants.

A man died after an altercation with a neighbor in a New Bedford rooming house. The neighbor is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. An investigation is ongoing.

Boston's Thanksgiving week weather includes varying temperatures, with cold, windy conditions on Thanksgiving Day and chances of rain early in the week.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Jamaica Plain for a Mattapan homicide, illegal firearm possession, and assault. He awaits arraignment as Boston Police investigate the July 2024 shooting that killed 17-year-old Christian Cousins.

Suspended city attorney John Houton has sued Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, alleging his suspension and mayoral candidacy impediments are retaliation by her administration.

Boston experiences steady rainfall with a Weather Alert issued; conditions to clear by midday. Thanksgiving week could see possible rain affecting travel, but the holiday is expected to remain dry.

Boston Police District A-7 officers joined local youths at The Big Apple Circus as part of community outreach efforts to build positive relationships.