The 28th annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in Salem attracted over 15,000 spectators celebrating the Halloween season with the theme "Stronger Together — The Magic of Us." New safety measures like metal barricades were implemented.

MIT researchers developed a model that could enhance the charging speed and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by focusing on the reaction rate of lithium ions and electron transfer.

Authorities seek a suspect involved in an armed robbery at Dubom Supermarket, asking for help via social media to identify the assailant who spoke Brazilian Portuguese.

Bryan Martinez was arrested in Weston for a fraud scheme, impersonating a bank agent to steal from an elderly resident. After a foot chase, he was caught and now faces multiple charges.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads a 21-state lawsuit against the DOJ challenging restrictions that prevent the use of federal grants for legal services to crime survivors without legal status in the U.S.

Forensic teams have exhumed the body of Henry Bedard Jr. in Swampscott, Massachusetts to reexamine his 1974 murder.

MIT researchers discovered that a diet high in cysteine can accelerate the regeneration of the small intestine's lining, a finding with potential benefits for patients undergoing cancer treatments.

The historic James Dugan House in Salem, an Italianate Victorian home with over 5,000 sq ft, three bedrooms, and multiple baths, is on sale for $1.699 million.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the six recipients of the 2025 Community Clean Air Grant totaling $1,117,296 to reduce air pollution in vulnerable neighborhoods.

Registration is open for the 2025 Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament in Boston, with separate divisions for competitive, recreational, and children with disabilities.

Dr. Neena Prasad, an acclaimed Indian dancer, is set to perform Mohiniyattam in Cambridge on October 4th, with live musical accompaniment, under the Rasik Dance Concert Series.

An MIT study found that over half of FDA-approved drugs since 2000 have connections to NIH research, highlighting the potential impact of proposed NIH budget cuts on future drug development.

MIT research reveals that intestinal mucus, particularly MUC2, contains molecules that can deactivate Salmonella infection pathways, which may lead to preventive treatments against gastrointestinal pathogens.