The Archdiocese of Boston has lowered the age for Catholic confirmation from 10th to 8th grade to combat youth exodus and improve the engagement of teenagers with their faith.

MIT chemists have developed a cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries, potentially addressing the environmental and social issues linked to cobalt mining.

Massachusetts releases $10 million in disaster relief to 37 communities and plans to distribute additional funds, including to the MVP program, for post-flood recovery and future preparedness.

A 59-year-old woman from Danvers was struck and killed by a Toyota Highlander in Revere. The 60-year-old driver was cooperative, and the cause of the crash is being investigated.

A car crashed into a DSW shoe store in Dedham, injuring one person. The police are investigating the incident. The area and traffic have been affected.

Former Martha's Vineyard fire chief John Rose faces charges of secretly recording a sex act without consent, following a Massachusetts State Police investigation.

An officer was shot in Wilbraham, MA, leading to a standoff with the suspect. The Massachusetts State Police and other units are responding to the incident.

Boston Police arrested Isaac Rosa in West Roxbury after a drug bust at Familia Grocery, seizing cocaine, fentanyl, and more, due to community complaints.

Boston experienced extreme cold with sub-freezing temperatures and single-digit windchills on Sunday, with the weather forecast predicting mixed rain and snow showers throughout the week.

Massachusetts General Hospital faces a bed shortage, leading to a "Capacity Disaster" status and patients boarding in corridors. Efforts to increase capacity and expedite discharges are underway.

Lowell gang leader Virak Prum was sentenced to 96 months in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering related to the One Family Clique gang's activities.

Two Malden men sentenced for drug trafficking; one received 90 months and the other 10 years in prison. They were found with fentanyl, meth, and a firearm.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Roxbury, Boston, in October 2023, following a detailed investigation by local police.