Boston's weekend weather includes partly sunny skies, a slight chance of showers, and temperatures near 80 degrees, with a potential for higher humidity and thunderstorms early next week.

BPD officers and Academy recruits played kickball with students in Dorchester, fostering community relations and emphasizing the significance of engaging with locals beyond their enforcement roles.

Boston City Council supports Teamsters Local 25 waste workers in their contract dispute with Republic Services, focusing on fair pay and improved conditions.

A father files a lawsuit against a pizzeria after his daughter, with a dairy allergy, has a fatal reaction, alleging the meal she was served contained dairy despite requests for it to be dairy-free.

Boston's summer events cause traffic challenges; with Newbury Street going car-free on Sundays and various markets, concerts, and cultural celebrations, the Transportation Department advises careful travel planning.

Cambridge announces its first Porchfest for July 2025, featuring porches as stages for music across the city, supported by local associations and businesses.

The Boston City Council supports bills to stop driver's license suspensions for non-driving-related debts, aiming to improve fairness and break poverty cycles.

Somerset woman arrested for human trafficking and prostitution at a local massage parlor after a joint investigation.

Over 30 Massachusetts beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels after heavy rainfall, posing health risks to swimmers. The state's public health department advises checking water quality before visiting.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell secured an agreement to halt sales of Forced Reset Triggers, machine-gun conversion devices, in Massachusetts and other states in a lawsuit for public safety.

Springfield Police seek public help to find missing teen Alexander Ala last seen on Dover Street, asking anyone with information to call 413-787-6300.

An undercover sting by Somerset, Swansea Police and the Massachusetts State Police resulted in the arrest of three men seeking illegal sexual encounters with minors.

Boston Police Department's District B-2 organizes a Flashlight Walk in Roxbury to promote community safety and police-community relations, starting at Alice Taylor Apartments.