Holyoke police confiscated over 100 vials of cocaine during a quality-of-life property check on South Bridge Street; suspect Richard Cokotis faces charges.

Massachusetts commits $50 million for solar and electrification projects to cut long-term energy costs for state entities, with benefits highlighted by the PVTA's new solar array.

Worcester Police request community assistance in locating missing teenager Jayla Jones, last seen in distinctive clothing. They urge anyone with information to contact them urgently.

Cambridge prepares for multiple events from June 19-22, with traffic impacts due to street closures for the Juneteenth Parade, cultural festivals, and the Boston 10K.

Boston braces for a shift from cool showers to a heatwave with high humidity and temperatures reaching the 90s, followed by a brief cool down before another surge of heat.

Boston Police Department (BPD) announces the Massachusetts Civil Service Exam for aspiring officers, emphasizing community policing. Registration is open until August 7, 2025.

Massachusetts lawmakers agreed on a budget compromise, allocating $535 million from state surtax revenue to support the MBTA and addressing special education and college maintenance costs.

"Operation Spring Cleaning" led to the arrest of 117 fugitives by the U.S. Marshals across nine Massachusetts cities, targeting violent offenders and seizing firearms and narcotics.

A federal judge blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to cut NIH funding for research, a victory for AG Campbell and a coalition of states, ensuring the continuation of grants, primarily focused on DEI and public health issues.

Boston Police Department officers attended the Charlestown Touch-a-Truck event, promoting community engagement by letting children explore emergency vehicles, including a BPD mini cruiser.

The Plymouth Police Dept. reported on its activities from June 8-15, including responding to 700 incidents, making 16 arrests, and performing 60 wellness checks.

Brookline's The Butcherie, a kosher store, was targeted with a brick bearing "Free Palestine," an act considered anti-Semitic by the police. The incident reflects wider tensions and is being met with community resilience and official condemnation.

Holyoke Police Officers Saenz and Loyd saved a man from a burning car after a crash, with help from a local citizen, and their bravery was praised by the department.