A third rail insulator caught fire at Boston's Tufts Medical Center station, causing MBTA Orange Line delays. Service resumed after the fire was put out and the delay cleared by 9:45 p.m.

Dracut police and fire departments responded to a submerged Tesla in the Merrimack River; the driver was safe, with no other passengers and no injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

MIT scientists have developed a new method for validating spatial predictions, such as weather or air quality forecasts, which improves upon traditional methods by accounting for spatial correlations in data.

Boston anticipates its largest snowstorm of the year, with 4-8 inches of snow starting Saturday night into Sunday, affecting travel and prompting a Winter Storm Warning. More snow is expected later in the week.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced she will run for re-election in 2026, highlighting her administration's achievements in housing, transportation, and education.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the MIAA and two universities for potential Title IX violations concerning gender identity in sports following an executive order.

Boston Police arrested Gordon Robinson, 52, for drug offenses, including possession of drug-laced candy in Dorchester. Officers seized crack cocaine, marijuana, a stun gun, and cash.

A search warrant in Dorchester resulted in multiple firearms seized and one arrest; a ghost gun and a modified machine gun were among the recovered items.

An Uber Eats delivery in Roslindale was followed by a carjacking. Boston Police arrested three suspects, including a teen with a firearm, and recovered the stolen vehicle.

"Forbidden Broadway" returns to Boston's Emerson Colonial Theater with Gerard Alessandrini's satire on musicals, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim.

Boston police investigate a fatal shooting in Mattapan; the victim died en route to the hospital. The public is urged to provide information anonymously if desired.

Lynn restaurant owner Ilias Mavros has been found dead, prompting a homicide investigation. His nephew, George Fiskatoris, vows to continue the business to honor Mavros' legacy.

A Southbridge man was convicted for his role in a drug trafficking ring, dealing in fentanyl and cocaine across Massachusetts, marking a significant law enforcement win.