A five-alarm fire in Chelsea, MA, possibly caused by discarded smoking materials, led to a dramatic rescue of two firefighters and displaced 35 residents.

A Massachusetts man, Jose Mitchell Marquez, was sentenced to 15 years in New Hampshire prison for fentanyl trafficking, after being caught with over five grams of the drug.

Boston is replacing 80 gas stoves with electric in Dorchester's affordable housing through a $1 million federal grant, aiming for better air quality and carbon footprint reduction.

Massachusetts DOC Commissioner Carol Mici is set to retire on March 29, 2024, after over five years in her role, marking nearly 40 years in public service.

The Bagel Bar is set to open a new location in Winchester, Massachusetts, where the Fuller Cup once was, offering New York-style bagels and a café ambiance.

A study by MIT and Max Planck Institute scientists found that exposure to different music influences rhythm perception, with a universal bias toward simple ratios.

Mary Fox was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of a man in a Boston playground over a dispute regarding a drink. She faces sentencing on March 20.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston publicly pardoned actor B.J. Novak for a prank he pulled there in high school during an event in their lecture series.

The Cambridge Police Department disclosed the PERF's review results on the fatal police shooting of Sayed Faisal, undertaking reforms and considering new mental health crisis response policies.

A child was hit by a vehicle after getting off a school bus in Brockton. The student's injuries are non-life-threatening and officials urge driver caution around buses and schools.

A pedestrian was hit by a van on an East Boston highway, causing delays and a police response. The non-life-threatening injuries led to hospitalization, with ongoing investigations into the incident.

Mayor Wu and the OCO have announced the Love Your Block spring cleanups in Boston, inviting volunteers to participate in neighborhood beautification initiatives on Saturdays starting April 6.

Boston's All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival, designed for girls aged 7-14, will occur during the April school vacation and includes sports, wellness workshops, and speakers promoting active lifestyles.