Boston is set to experience summer-like weather over the weekend with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s, before a cold front brings rain and cooler temperatures midweek.

The 28th annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in Salem attracted over 15,000 spectators celebrating the Halloween season with the theme "Stronger Together — The Magic of Us." New safety measures like metal barricades were implemented.

The Trump Administration ended a grant for Suffolk University's Veterans Upward Bound program, prompting criticism from Massachusetts officials who value its aid in veterans' education.

Police arrested a juvenile linked to 60 vehicle break-ins in Hingham after a resident reported suspicious activity. A second suspect remains at large, with the case under investigation.

A driver was seriously injured when their car crashed into a pole and caught fire in Woburn, Massachusetts. Firefighters used Jaws of Life to rescue them. The crash is under investigation.

Boston's Walsh Playground has been renovated with a $4 million investment, adding new sports courts and a splash pad, and celebrating its reopening with local officials and the community.

Grumpy's, a beloved East Dennis eatery, is on the market for $799,000 after 35 years. Owner James Manning Jr. seeks a successor to continue its legacy. Nearby, a multi-unit property is listed with 16 spaces at 477 Route 6A Yarmouth Port.

Massachusetts faces a $466 million cut in federal funding for energy projects under the Trump Administration, impacting businesses, universities, and the economy.

DOJ drops Trump-era conditions on crime victim funds, preserving $1.4 billion in grants without immigration enforcement strings, as AG Campbell wins suit.

Michael Rose was convicted of second-degree murder and firearm possession by a Massachusetts court for the 2022 killing of Jeric Black in Pittsfield, MA.

MIT researchers developed a model that could enhance the charging speed and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by focusing on the reaction rate of lithium ions and electron transfer.

Boston prepares for events affecting travel, with road closures and parking restrictions due to the Jimmy Fund Walk, Double Ten Parade, East BOOston Y 5K, Fire Prevention Week, and Roslindale Parade. Public transport and biking are recommended.

Two suspects stole from a donation box at Springfield Library; one assaulted a guard and was arrested, the other fled. Police seek help to find the second suspect.