Four individuals, one a minor, were arrested by the Springfield Police for drug trafficking as part of efforts to address drug and firearm offenses in the South End neighborhood.

Cambridge hosts the 26th Annual Family Literacy Fun Day on November 1, with activities and free books in multiple languages for families with young children at City Hall.

Governor Healey has appointed Phil Eng as Interim Secretary of MassDOT and Jonathan Gulliver as Undersecretary, ensuring leadership continuity amidst key infrastructure projects. Eng will lead following Monica Tibbits-Nutt's exit.

The Massachusetts Board has approved a new C3 funding formula to enhance their early education system, emphasizing staff support and operational costs without financial strain on families.

Everett Mayor clarifies a teenager's arrest involved a knife, not a gun, amid community unrest over ICE's detention of the boy.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts established the Governor’s Advisory Council on Competitiveness to grow the economy and strengthen the business climate, co-chaired by business leaders Dan Kenary and Mark Nunnelly.

Groundbreaking for a mixed-income housing development at 127 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston has begun, with 96 new homes planned as part of the Jackson Square redevelopment.

Taunton's local theater presents "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," a comical rendition of the classic horror story, from October 16-19, aiming for laughs with a campy, fast-paced show.

Jeremy Holmes received a 50-year sentence for a double murder in Fall River, which he committed at age 18. The victims were Jovaughn Mills and Miguel Sanjurjo. The court's ruling considers youth culpability and crime severity.

Three people were injured in a shooting in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood; no arrests made yet. Witnesses described a disturbing increase in violence in the area.

The 49th annual Boston 10K for Women drew over 6,000 participants, celebrating health and wellness with a route through the city's Back Bay and along the Charles River.

The Boston City Council passed a resolution supporting first responders after an incident where a police car was set on fire and officers were attacked.

AG Andrea Joy Campbell and a 17-state coalition contest Trump executive orders that target transgender rights and DEIA initiatives, arguing they are unlawful and discriminatory.