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.

A man was arrested after refusing to pay a bus fare and blocking traffic on Temple Place, which resulted in a standoff and the discovery of an outstanding warrant.

A man was arrested in Boxborough, MA, after a standoff that began with a domestic dispute; no injuries occurred, and normalcy has returned to the area.

A Vermont man pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession and drug distribution, facing up to 30 years in prison after being arrested with a revolver, ammunition, and methamphetamine.

Boston Public Schools may close or merge nearly half its schools due to student enrollment decline and outdated infrastructure. The district's plan points to uncomfortable changes ahead.

The Connah Store in Boston's North End has closed due to a steep rent increase, ending a significant community presence after over 30 years of operation.

A Boston man charged with rape and assaulting police had his bail revoked. Milthon Correa-Regifo, accused of assaulting a woman and officers, faces multiple charges and awaits a probable cause hearing.

Two people died and another is critically injured after a rollover car crash in Dorchester early Thursday morning, with the cause under investigation.

Boston Police are seeking help to identify two women linked to a larceny on December 29, 2023, in Back Bay and are urging witnesses to contact them with any information.

A 15-year-old was arrested at a Back Bay school for possessing a loaded firearm, raising concerns about youth weapon access.

Boston is expected to experience its first major nor'easter of the year this weekend with heavy snowfall, strong winds, and near-freezing temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service.

A lakeside midcentury modern home in Natick, priced at $799,900, offers close proximity to Boston and attractive amenities, including a recent upgrade and a scenic view of Lake Cochituate.