Massachusetts warns of heating assistance being frozen due to federal shutdown, but reallocates $13 million for emergencies while urging a swift resolution.

Massachusetts' AG Office secured indictments against 10 people involved in a sex trafficking network, with the main suspect orchestrating activities from jail.

Boston is preparing for street closures due to events such as the National Men's March, a convention center rechristening, the Veterans Day Parade, Municipal Elections, and the Halloween Parade, impacting traffic and parking.

Boston Police District D-4's "Operation Safe Scooter" on October 30, 2025, resulted in four unregistered motorcycles being towed, part of an initiative to address illegal vehicles.

Cambridge partners with the CCF to provide $500,000 in aid to residents facing food insecurity due to the government shutdown, with funds allocated to local food pantries and grocery gift cards for SNAP-eligible individuals.

Boston celebrates its 3rd Supplier Diversity Week, highlighting a 345% increase in city contracts awarded to local diverse businesses since 2019, with Mayor Wu emphasizing the city's gains from these partnerships.

One man died in a crash in Charlton when his Honda Fit hit a stone wall on Route 169 early Thursday; the cause of the accident is under investigation.

Naqwan Antonio Lucas is charged with the fatal shooting of intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C., with the victim being reportedly caught in crossfire.

The Boston Police Department issued a community alert about the risks of drink spiking during Halloween, offering safety tips like having drinks served by bartenders and using detection tools.

Boston Police arrested 49-year-old Tyronne Burris in Roxbury on charges involving larceny and receiving stolen property, with stolen goods valued over $55,000.

The article details the windy weather forecast for Halloween in Boston, with gusts up to 50 mph, and advises caution. The weekend continues to be breezy, but conditions should improve next week with milder weather.

Governor Maura Healey honors Samuel Adams with a portrait in her office as part of Massachusetts' 250th-anniversary celebrations of the American Revolution.

The Duxbury Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins that occurred on October 30, with some suspects still at large.