Mayor Michelle Wu started Supplier Diversity Week in Boston, aiming to boost diverse businesses in city contracts and signed a partnership with Cambridge to expand this initiative.

A juvenile was arrested in Dorchester after a police chase following an armed robbery incident. Officers pursued and apprehended the individual, who discarded two replica firearms during the chase.

A fire is burning behind a Walmart in Salem, with firefighters working to contain it. Residents are warned of smoke and potential health risks. The fire's cause is unclear, and updates are available on the city's website.

An officer in Reading, MA was hit by a truck mirror during a traffic stop and the police seek public help to find the driver.

Surveillance on school buses in Peabody and Salem has shown drivers frequently ignoring stop signs, with 1,100 incidents observed, prompting calls for stronger traffic law enforcement.

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.