A man was fatally stabbed in Fitchburg, Massachusetts; the incident appears non-random, and the victim knew the assailant. No arrests reported; investigation ongoing.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts awards nearly $30 million in grants to enhance local climate resilience against heat waves, flooding, and wildfires.

Luis Jose Nivar Cabral, a suspected gang member, was arrested in Lawrence, Massachusetts on federal drug charges after a standoff with law enforcement.

Boston receives a federal grant to restore 150 gravestones at the historical Dorchester North Burying Ground, honoring local history including the Salem witch trials and the Revolutionary War.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the 2025 COASTSWEEP beach cleanup, happening from September 20 to early November, inviting volunteers to clean Massachusetts' coasts.

UMass Amherst received a $50 million donation from former Apple executive Daniel J. Riccio Jr., leading to the engineering school's renaming in his honor.

Boston police arrested James Kearse for multiple firearm charges after a break-in downtown. He was caught entering a property and a loaded gun was found nearby.

Southbridge Police arrested 28-year-old Samson J. Normandin on drug and firearm charges after months of investigation targeting a local drug distribution hub.

Chelsea High School and Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex held active shooter drills with students, first responders, and regional police to prepare for potential real-life school shooting incidents.

Two Massachusetts women arrested for drug trafficking in Boston's Mass and Cass area, facing charges including fentanyl trafficking and a Class B substance distribution.

Boston's weather today brings alternating partly sunny skies and a chance of isolated showers post-2pm, with a high of 77 degrees and a 20% chance of precipitation.

Two suspects are charged after a shots-fired incident in New Bedford, with 22-year-old Adilson Moreno facing assault and firearm charges, and 31-year-old Ariana Santos also arrested. Police seek public information on the case.

Boston Police Department (BPD) celebrates National Police Woman Day, highlighting achievements and strides of female officers, and the department's progress, especially through the 30x30 Pledge to increase women recruits.