The Boston Police Department's District E-5 team joined the YMCA's Fright Night event, mingling with the community in costume and celebrating Halloween together.

Researchers at MIT and their colleagues have observed the molecule pyrene in a distant molecular cloud, which could help understand carbon in space and the solar system.

A Lynn man faces drug charges after selling to an undercover officer and having 5000 grams of fentanyl pills at his home. He could get 10 years to life in prison if convicted.

A Massachusetts National Guard member faces charges for possession and distribution of child pornography, with evidence of over 70 videos distributed and more materials found at his residence.

A man was detained by MBTA Transit Police at Malden Center after throwing alcohol at a woman, who declined to press charges. He had an outstanding warrant and was arrested.

A retired Boston Police captain was sentenced to a year in prison for overtime fraud, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands. He must also pay restitution and fines.

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the preservation of 1,000 affordable housing units in Boston through the Acquisition Opportunity Program, achieving the goal 5 years early.

Harvard scientists are working on new methods to speed up depression treatment, aiming to reduce the current lengthy trial-and-error process of finding effective medication.

A motorcycle-car collision in Mansfield resulted in a 23-year-old being airlifted with severe injuries. The local fire department and Easton firefighters responded; an investigation is ongoing.

A 17-year-old named Kahmari T. Price has been indicted for the murder of a man in Brockton and is being held without bail. His wife pleaded not guilty to accessory charges.

Springfield police arrested two men, Carlos Perez-Morales and Jonathan Rivera, for suspected involvement in a drug operation, seizing heroin and cocaine.

A Worcester man, William Cruz, 34, was arrested for breaking into Hanover Insurance, with evidence including a hammer and branded bag linking him to the crime.

Boston's weather sees fluctuating temperatures, with sunny days and varying highs from the 50s to the 70s over the week, and potential first frost by Monday.