A dirt bike rider was arrested in Fitchburg, MA, for attacking a police captain at a gas station after being approached about reckless driving. The officer suffered a head injury, and a second suspect faces traffic-related charges.

Boston's Spooky Streets Grant Program is open for applications, offering residents $300 to host Halloween and Fall block parties, aiming to enhance neighborhood camaraderie.

The death of Francis Gigliotti after a police encounter has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner, with his death caused by "cardiac dysrhythmia" during restraint. The incident is under investigation.

Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is sentenced to one month in prison for corruption after pleading guilty to wire fraud and theft, with additional supervised release and restitution.

Boston is expected to experience a weather rollercoaster this weekend, with sunny skies and high temperatures turning to severe storms and cooling temperatures, followed by cooler, rainy conditions on Sunday.

Boston Police Academy Class #65-25 completed their training with a symbolic run to the headquarters, signifying their transition into law enforcement careers.

Two teenagers were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old UMass Amherst intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C.

A Somerville mail carrier, Michael Vernon, is indicted for stealing prescription drugs from mail on his Waltham route.

Boston advises of traffic impacts from Sept 5-21 due to events like Open Newbury Street, cultural festivals, and the Road to Wellness 5K. Public transport is recommended.

MIT and Hasso Plattner Institute developed SustainaPrint, a method to reinforce biodegradable 3D printing materials with stronger materials at stress points, maintaining 70% strength with 20% reinforcement.

Boston Police arrested Cornelius Brown-Bell in Mattapan, seizing illegal firearms, narcotics, and stolen vehicles, with charges including firearm possession and intent to distribute drugs.

The MBTA is adding a second train service from Boston to Foxboro for select New England Patriots games, accommodating over 1,200 additional passengers.

A man tried to blow up an Eastern Bank ATM in Woburn, Massachusetts, with a suspected explosive device, causing damage but no injuries. Police are seeking the suspect.