MassDOT is distributing $50 million to improve state-numbered routes and road safety across 45 municipalities, emphasizing data-driven and geographical equity.

Carlos Marrero was arrested in Holyoke after police found a firearm and cocaine in his home, facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.

Brendon Amado of the Cameron Street gang was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a 2018 home invasion after pleading guilty to conspiracy.

A person was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Dorchester, with an investigation underway by Boston Police at Columbia Road and Washington Street.

The family of Glenn Inghram, hit by an MBTA bus, is suing the transit agency for wrongful death, claiming negligence due to an illegal turn. They seek safety improvements at the accident site.

A Brockton man with a previous felony was sentenced to time served and 3 years of supervised release for illegal gun possession following his guilty plea.

Harvard faculty held a study-in protest at Widener Library in solidarity with pro-Palestine students previously disciplined for a similar quiet demonstration.

Saugus faces a series of coyote attacks on dogs, with four fatalities. Officials urge pet supervision and caution, attributing the increase in attacks to juvenile coyotes seeking new territories.

Parents sue a Massachusetts high school after their son was disciplined for using AI on a project, aiming to clear his record as he applies to universities.

A baby was found abandoned in Springfield and taken to Baystate in stable condition. Police seek information and remind of the Safe Haven Law for surrendering newborns.

The Boston Police Department's blog reported on the Faith and Blue Coffee with a Cop event at Sacred Heart Parish, which aimed to strengthen community-police relations.

A Dominican national, Jose De La Rosa Rosario, faces charges by a federal grand jury in Boston for unlawful reentry into the U.S. after deportation. He awaits his court appearance with a presumption of innocence.

Brendan D. Nunes, 23, from Assonet, was arrested on charges including rape and assault. The arrest was made by Freetown Police and Massachusetts State Police detectives.