Boston acknowledges October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on survivor resilience, healthcare access, and the importance of early detection and research.

Wakefield Police request help to find missing person Junjie Chen, who may have traveled to Malden. They encourage sharing his details and contacting them with information.

Massachusetts grants $19.7 million for the redevelopment of Brighton's Faneuil Gardens, initiating the first of five phases to modernize and expand affordable housing.

Wakefield Police seek help to find missing person Steven Brawley, a 66-year-old white male with green eyes and brown hair. No updates on the search progress.

October in Boston features numerous events causing traffic changes, including street races and parades, with a city traffic advisory outlining closures and parking restrictions.

BPD joined Faith & Blue Week with an event at St. Anthony’s Shrine where officers were blessed, showing mutual respect between the force and the community.

Boston Police engaged in arts and crafts with 6th graders at St. Theresa's School to prepare for the Faith and Blue Main Event aimed at community unity.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is holding hearings to review Massachusetts's Chapter 70 school finance formula, inviting public input on funding distribution.

A woman was non-fatally shot near Vasquez Pizza in Boston's Roxbury, with the restaurant sustaining multiple bullet holes. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.

Kowloon restaurant will be redeveloped into two buildings with 200 apartments and retail space, retaining a smaller restaurant footprint and preserving jobs.

A South Boston exhibition honoring victims of the Nova Music Festival attack features artifacts and survivor stories, fostering remembrance and healing.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey supports bills for a license plate honoring families of fallen police officers, to be issued at no cost by the RMV.

Milford, Massachusetts police defused a standoff with Darren Esslinger, who barricaded himself with a knife. He faces charges including assault with intent to murder.