An 85-year-old man was fatally hit by a car in Quincy, Massachusetts. The driver, a 63-year-old man, called 911 and stayed on site. Police are investigating.

Massachusetts awards over $380,000 in grants for water management and conservation in response to climate-induced flooding and droughts, aiding local infrastructure and ecological balance.

An MBTA Green Line trolley trapped Rebecca Mason's leg in the door; she was freed by an MBTA employee. Operator error is suggested as the cause, and the operator has been relieved of duties pending investigation. Mason was not seriously injured.

A robbery occurred in Berkshire County when a good Samaritan was attacked by thieves masquerading as stranded motorists. The Lanesborough Police seek information on suspects in a rusted truck.

An 18-year-old man in New Bedford was arrested for illegal drug sales and possession of a high-capacity firearm without a license. Police seized marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, a loaded handgun, and cash.

The Cambridge Fire Department is seeking volunteers to "adopt" and clear snow from fire hydrants, aiming to ensure quick emergency access and promote community service.

The Massachusetts DPU has initiated an inquiry to explore ways to make energy costs more manageable for residents struggling with expensive utility bills.

An armed robbery occurred at an Attleboro gas station, where a masked man with a gun stole cash and fled in a sedan. Police are investigating the incident.

The new Boston Professional Women's Hockey League team debuted with a 3-2 defeat against Minnesota at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, marking a significant moment for women's sports.

Gather restaurant and Brew café in Boston's Seaport District have closed their doors, with Gather now available only for private events and Brew shut indefinitely, as per updates from their parent company, The Briar Group.

Cambridge Inspectional Services Department updates counter hours starting February 5 to improve service efficiency, seeking public patience during the transition.

A Kingston man, Corey R. Jacques, was indicted for allegedly extorting $23,000 from a coworker by faking "protection payments" for safety at their workplace.

The MBTA Transit Police are searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a passenger who asked them to move from a train door at Downtown Crossing station in Boston.