Boston Police responded to a non-fatal shooting in Mattapan and arrested two suspects Juan Soto Perez and Antonio Anthony on weapons and drug charges.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration unveiled a 25-year environmental conservation plan for Massachusetts, focusing on biodiversity and joining international conservation efforts.

Boston Police officers served dinner to seniors and provided ice cream during a Movie Night at the Beverly Gibbons Center, fostering community spirit.

Hurricane Erin moves away, allowing Boston to warm up to low 80s, but leaving heavy surf and rip currents along the coast. Caution advised at beaches due to erosion and changed swimming conditions.

A Massachusetts man was sentenced to 46 years for sexually exploiting children and possessing child pornography, with evidence of his abuse and possession of 130 CSAM files.

Two Massachusetts high schools are ranked in the top 100 nationwide, with Boston Latin School at 46th and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School at 96th, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Worcester Police arrested Emmanuel Hernandez for carrying a loaded illegal firearm near a baseball game, potentially preventing violence. He was also wanted for a prior gun-related offense.

Boston Police issued a missing person alert for Emanuel Sepulvada, a 14-year-old autistic boy from East Boston, last seen wearing a green t-shirt and gray shorts.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory concluded its testing for chemical and biological attack resilience in the NYC subway, finding solutions for threat detection and mitigation that will enhance safety for commuters.

Massachusetts awarded $20 million in grants to 30 school districts to expand preschool access, benefiting approximately 3,200 children, with an emphasis on students of color and English Learners.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration launched a $10 million Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative to turn commercial spaces into residential housing.

Boston imposes temporary parking restrictions during the annual student move-in to ease congestion near universities from August 26 to September 2, 2025.

The Boston Police Department held a Junior Police Academy, engaging kids with activities and demonstrations to foster positive relations between youth and law enforcement.