Boston announces the 2025 Love Your Block spring cleanups for April 5 and 12, as Mayor Michelle Wu encourages community-led efforts to beautify neighborhoods.

The Plymouth Police Department shared their weekly update, detailing 704 incidents ranging from medical checks to arrests and traffic stops from Feb 2-8.

Arrests made in Justina Steffy overdose death; suspects face charges including homicide, kidnapping, and human trafficking, says NH Department of Justice.

Boston Police seek public help in identifying two female suspects involved in a tasing incident in Dorchester. The assault occurred near a Burger King, with the suspects described as light-skinned black females with dyed braids.

Worcester Police arrested three individuals for drug trafficking and firearm violations after executing a search warrant and recovering drugs, firearms, and ammo.

Kyle Bisson was charged with assault and falsifying evidence after a stabbing in Manchester, with police reporting the violence as random. Despite his record, Bisson was released on bail.

Eric German-Pena was charged with the murder of Ilias Mavros in Lynn; he pleaded not guilty and is held without bail, with the next court date on March 6.

Springfield Police arrested Devin Garcia and recovered an illegal automatic firearm after a ShotSpotter alert, involving a stolen vehicle and a Glock switch.

The Trump administration plans to cut NIH funding for health research, affecting Massachusetts institutions. Critics claim the cuts, which reduce indirect cost rates, are illegal and harmful to medical innovation.

An MBTA Green Line train in Somerville collided with an out-of-service train, injuring five people. Shuttle buses replaced service as the NTSB investigates.

Springfield Police are seeking help to find 12-year-old Sofia Reyes Vila, last seen on February 7th near 700 Chestnut Street. The public is urged to call with any information.

Manchester Police are investigating connected stabbings outside Bunny’s Store and on Bridge St, with two men hospitalized. No public threat remains, as all involved are accounted for.

Jillian Lombardi, a sixth-grade science teacher at Southbridge Middle School, received the prestigious Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize for her outstanding teaching and contributions to education.