A fire injured two and displaced 18 people and pets in a Dorchester triple-decker, with the Boston Fire Department fighting the blaze on Beckett Street.

Boston to experience a sunny Thursday with highs near 62°F and a mild evening. Warmer weather, reaching the 80s, is expected over the weekend with possible showers by next Wednesday.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads a 21-state lawsuit against the DOJ challenging restrictions that prevent the use of federal grants for legal services to crime survivors without legal status in the U.S.

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved converting two Hancock Street properties into 15 affordable housing units, maintaining the area's historic preservation.

The City of Boston Archaeology Program has transcribed 586 Charlestown residents' fire claims from the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1776, revealing personal and community losses.

Forensic teams have exhumed the body of Henry Bedard Jr. in Swampscott, Massachusetts to reexamine his 1974 murder.

The MBTA partners with STX Group in a sustainability initiative, participating in the Federal Renewable Fuel Standard Program to blend RNG with CNG in their buses and expecting $4 million in revenues over five years.

Springfield Police charged a man with murder after a stabbing incident that resulted in one death. The suspect, Hector Lopez, was already detained on prior warrants.

MIT researchers discovered that a diet high in cysteine can accelerate the regeneration of the small intestine's lining, a finding with potential benefits for patients undergoing cancer treatments.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration advances Boston's affordable housing with a project on ex-Boston State Hospital land, creating 287 homes at Olmsted Village, most permanently affordable.

Holyoke Police arrested Andrew Brito for a recent shooting; he faces multiple charges including firearm discharge and drug possession with intent to distribute.

Boston Police officers from District A-1 joined the community at the Boston Night Market in Chinatown, engaging with residents and enjoying local culture, food, and art.

Cambridge and Transition House will hold a vigil on October 8 to honor domestic violence victims, with resources and the Silent Witness Exhibit on display.