Holyoke Police arrested Felix Vargas for allegedly dealing drugs in Gramps Park, seizing heroin/fentanyl and cocaine. The arrest was part of a proactive parks initiative.

Boston marks September 23 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day to honor and support the bi+ community amidst issues of discrimination and health inequities.

Massachusetts introduces an AI curriculum pilot for approximately 1,600 students across 30 districts, developed by PLTW, to foster AI literacy and innovation in education.

Boston's Council declared September as Baby Safety Month to promote infant safety and address the rise in SUID, focusing on car seat safety and safe infrastructure around childcare centers.

Springfield Police arrested a 15-year-old for an armed carjacking; the department recovered the stolen vehicle and the suspect was already known to authorities.

Two men were arrested in Worcester following a ShotSpotter alert, with one found with a gun after a chase and another hospitalized with a gunshot wound, both facing unlicensed firearm charges.

Two Boston police officers sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a collision at East Berkeley and Washington streets. A third person was also injured; the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Boston traffic advisories announced due to weekend events including parades, races, and fairs, affecting parking and road access across various neighborhoods.

Boston Police supported veterans at the 2025 Greater Boston Stand Down event offering services like food and health screenings, emphasizing community engagement.

The Springfield Police Department arrested Raul Pantoja for illegal firearms and drug distribution, seizing heroin, a firearm, crack-cocaine, and cash.

A DNA match led to charges against Oliver A. Ramos for a 2021 burglary in Rutland, Massachusetts, with the evidence linking him to other area burglaries as well.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey opens a new live-fire training facility for firefighters, featuring a 5,400-square foot burn building with 11 interior burn rooms, at the Department of Fire Services' Bridgewater campus.

Governor Healey promotes the BRIGHT Act, a $2.5 billion bond for public higher education infrastructure in Massachusetts, expected to create 20,000 jobs.