The 49th annual Boston 10K for Women drew over 6,000 participants, celebrating health and wellness with a route through the city's Back Bay and along the Charles River.

Police thwarted a HELOC fraud scheme, arresting suspects trying to take out a $600k loan with fake ID at M&T Bank. Evidence suggests a series of similar crimes in the Northeast.

Boston officially recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor the original inhabitants and their legacy, replacing the second Monday of October's Columbus Day.

A Mississippi man has been indicted for the 2009 murder of ex-girlfriend Patricia Santos from Worcester, Massachusetts.

Boston acknowledges October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on survivor resilience, healthcare access, and the importance of early detection and research.

A nor'easter is forecasted to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding to Boston starting this weekend, with possible power outages and minor coastal flooding.

Cambridge Police seek public assistance to find missing autistic teen Sophie Stein, 16, urging immediate contact with Detective Lopez at 781-777-3065 for information.

Massachusetts intends to join the IUCN, enhancing biodiversity conservation efforts, alongside California as the first U.S. states to do so, possibly by 2026.

The Boston City Council passed a resolution supporting first responders after an incident where a police car was set on fire and officers were attacked.

MIT rejects the Trump administration's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," preserving its autonomy and values, as they conflict with the compact’s demands on tuition, student diversity, and admissions practices.

Multiple arrests were made during coordinated pre-dawn drug raids in Chelsea by law enforcement, with evidence indicating drug distribution found at two addresses.

Wakefield Police request help to find missing person Junjie Chen, who may have traveled to Malden. They encourage sharing his details and contacting them with information.

A chemical spill at Winchester High School led to the closure of all public schools in Winchester, Massachusetts, due to sulfuric acid in a storage closet. No injuries reported.