Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam is appointed as the next president of Boston University.

A suspect is on the loose after a string of attempted carjackings in Haverhill, Mass. and Salem, NH. Police are currently searching for the armed suspect.

A man was left critically injured after an apparent assault in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood.

Moungi Bawendi, an MIT chemist, shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023 with Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov for their groundbreaking work in quantum dots.

A devastating four-alarm fire tore through an auto body shop in Wayland, Massachusetts, causing multiple explosions and significant damage to surrounding businesses in the area.

Operation Fall Cleanup, a joint law enforcement effort, led to 33 arrests and 8 criminal summonses in Brockton.

Members of the Boston Police Department and East Boston community gathered at East Boston Central Catholic School for the Faith and Blue Coffee with a Cop event.

Ghost guns continue to create complications for law enforcement as another such weapon is recovered during an arrest in Dorchester.

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut break new ground by signing a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding for multi-state offshore wind procurement, opening the door for innovative and collaborative practices in New England's clean energy sector.

A recent attempted commercial break-in in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood highlights the ongoing issue of property crimes in American communities. While law enforcement seeks assistance from the public, it is crucial to contextualize these incidents within broader social structures and historical patterns.

Mayor Michelle Wu introduces the R.E.A.C.H. 1000 Mentoring Program, a pivotal initiative aiming to empower Black boys in Boston through mentorship, identity development, and self-esteem enhancement. The program seeks 1,000 mentors to provide guidance and access to educational opportunities for the next generation of BIPOC leaders.

Roche Bros. supermarket chain has agreed to pay $40,000 and adopt new security policies in response to allegations of racial profiling at their downtown Boston store. The company promises proactive implementation of policies, trainings, and procedures to create a more inclusive and secure store environment.

The Foo Fighters are back and ready to rock Fenway Park in July 2024 as part of their anticipated "Everything or Nothing at All Tour," following their triumphant performance at Boston Calling in 2023.