Two Lawrence, MA women, including Councilor-elect Santiago, face voter fraud charges after a Secretary of State's Office investigation into mail-in ballot handling.

Boston Police officers teamed up with Lyndon School's third graders for a Christmas toy drive, bringing cheer to families in need as reported by the BPD news blog.

Marco G. Babini pleaded guilty to securities fraud and wire fraud in a "pump-and-dump" scheme involving Endeavor Power Corp. He faces up to 25 years in prison.

Adrian Kawuba pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme involving fake African sports ventures, facing up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

A Dorchester man faces gun charges after Boston police found a loaded pistol during a traffic stop where his vehicle displayed a mismatched license plate.

The MSC Meraviglia's cruise from New York to the Bahamas was rerouted to Boston and Canada due to severe weather, leaving passengers to trade beachwear for winter coats.

A bus crashed into a building in Hyannis, MA, after the driver had a medical event; both the driver and one passenger were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Massachusetts Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke to retire on December 21, 2023; will be succeeded by Hon. Heidi Brieger on December 22. Locke is lauded for restoring court operations post-pandemic.

Waltham residents report numerous car break-ins; police seek help identifying the thief through surveillance video and ask the public to lock their cars and report suspicious activity.

A Brookline High School student was severely injured after ingesting magic mushrooms and falling from a window. Suspect "Niko" was arrested for dealing drugs to local youth.

Boston police are probing a stabbing near an MBTA station in East Boston, where a man sustained life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made; the investigation is ongoing.

Massachusetts invests $24 million in its trail network, prioritizing environmental justice communities with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to promote tourism, economic growth, and outdoor access.

Worcester Police arrested Kevin Jean after finding an illegal gun during a traffic stop. Jean faces multiple charges including carrying a loaded firearm without a license.