Boston detectives, with the Youth Violence Strike Force, arrested 60-year-old Sylvester Davis for an armed robbery at Quincy Variety Store, also recovering a firearm and arresting another man on-site.

A fire in Roxbury led to one hospitalization and displaced 12 adults and 2 children; the Boston Fire Department battled the flames which resulted in $500,000 in damages. The Red Cross is assisting victims.

Boston faces a shift from high heat to potential storms, with temperatures nearing 90s before transitioning to a cooler weekend with a likelihood of rain and thunderstorms.

Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran pleaded guilty to larceny and misleading law enforcement regarding firearms acquisition from an elder widow.

DHS removed a controversial list of "sanctuary cities" from their website following national law enforcement backlash and criticism from the National Sheriffs' Association.

Protests erupted in Milford, MA, after ICE detained 18-year-old high schooler Marcelo Gomes, leading to public outcry and demands for transparency from officials.

Two people were shot and killed on Franklin Hill Ave in Dorchester; Boston Police are investigating the incident, and support is provided by the Neighborhood Trauma Team.

Cambridge Fire Department rescued four people from the Charles River after their sailboats capsized due to strong winds; there were no injuries reported.

Boston Police have arrested 44-year-old Bodio Hutchinson in Dorchester for alleged crack cocaine distribution after an undercover operation near Lyndhurst Street. Officers recovered approximately 16 grams of crack cocaine and marked buy money. Hutchinson faces multiple drug charges and is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Cicadas have emerged on Cape Cod after 17 years underground, and researchers at WHOI are studying them as indicators of mercury pollution in the environment.

Boston Police launched Operation Safe Scooter in Fenway, seizing nine scooters and arresting Johan Garcia for various offenses, including reckless driving.

Flour Bakery opens a new location in Boston Common, celebrated by Mayor Michelle Wu and the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and support for local businesses.

Springfield Police Officers, including Lt. Brian Elliott, arrested three individuals and seized an illegal firearm after a stolen vehicle collided with a police cruiser.