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

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced "For The Culture Week" from August 25-31 to celebrate Black heritage, with events like the Essence HBCU Classic and the New Edition Street Naming Ceremony.

Boston's weather varies from partly sunny to cloudy with a chance of storms next week, influenced by distant Hurricane Erin, which brings a Wind and High Surf Advisory to New England.

Massachusetts unveils solar canopies at Park and Ride lots, with a 318 kW-DC canopy in Harwich and a 580 kW-DC one in New Bedford, expected to save $270,000 and $482,000 respectively over their lifespans.

Boston is hosting the Marine Corps' 250th birthday celebrations with events, military vehicle displays, and helicopter flyovers, prompting noise advisories for residents. The week includes public workouts, band performances, and a closing ceremony.

A Massachusetts man faces charges for assaulting an employee and threatening staff with a gun and knife at a Texas Roadhouse and earlier threatening people at a market in New Hampshire.

Pop Mart to open first Massachusetts store at Natick Mall, specializing in popular Labubu collectible dolls, despite no official opening date announced.

The Reading Fire Department suspects a July fire at 186 Summer Ave. was arson; they urge public assistance and offer rewards for tips. Firefighters battled the blaze for 12 hours; no injuries were reported.

MIT researchers have developed a new laser comb technology for precise chemical identification, overcoming previous limitations in bandwidth. This advancement could lead to efficient environmental monitors for detecting atmospheric chemicals.

Officials are searching for Mason L. Payne, considered armed and dangerous, after he assaulted a trooper and fled in a black Audi, spurring a multi-state manhunt involving the FBI.

The 12th Annual Cycle to the Source on Sep 20, 2025, is a 32-mile bike tour offered by the Cambridge Water Department to educate about local water processes.

New Hampshire AG's Office ruled a trooper's shooting of Moriah Infinjer on the Spaulding Turnpike as justified; she faces charges after leading a high-speed chase and confronting the trooper.

Three men were arrested by Methuen Police on fentanyl trafficking charges and an illegal firearm was seized following surveillance based on community complaints.