A Boston man, Akeem Lahens, pled guilty to committing four armed robberies in April and May 2023 and now faces up to 20 years in prison for each count.

A violent gang leader, Armani Minier-Tejada, was sentenced to 40 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses after a concerted law enforcement effort.

Clear skies and chilly temperatures are expected in Boston this weekend with a high of 36 degrees and brisk winds. Conditions are set to improve with slightly warmer weather and more sunlight in the coming days.

Boston Police officers from Mattapan's B-3 Community Service Team donated essentials like pastries and drinks to local Boston Centers for Youth & Family and Metropolitan Baptist Church.

Thieves burglarized Lunette Optic in Hingham, taking merchandise after smashing the store’s door with a rock. Police found a pry bar and damaged display cases; the investigation is ongoing.

Market Basket employees in Manchester detained a thief who tried to steal a woman's wallet, leading to his arrest and charges including robbery and assault.

Mayor Michelle Wu introduces free cultural institution visits for Boston Public School students and families, starting with the Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium.

A pedestrian was seriously injured and airlifted after being struck by a vehicle in Milford, MA, with investigations ongoing at the scene near the Westview Mall.

Maine police and a podcaster find new leads in the 1983 disappearance of Reeves K. Johnson, involving a past girlfriend and his job at a local restaurant.

One person died in a crash on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire, causing extensive delays near the Massachusetts border. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Chef John DaSilva of Chickadee Restaurant is a James Beard Award 2024 semifinalist and contributor to a program providing produce for domestic violence survivors.

Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Khalid Shah faces allegations of research misconduct, including data tampering and image plagiarism in 21 scientific papers, identified by data manipulation expert Elisabeth M. Bik.

Police in Quincy arrested a suspect for breaking and entering and credit card theft; two others are sought. The incident involved a home on Shea Street, with the arrest following a neighbor's alert and a police search.