The Boston Police Department initiated a Safe Space program with local businesses to offer refuge for individuals experiencing crisis, aiming to enhance community safety and inclusivity.

Boston prepares for June events with traffic alerts, advising public transit as road races, parades, and concerts lead to closures and parking restrictions.

The Lawrence Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Cynthia Rivera, a missing juvenile, and asks anyone with information to call 978-794-5900.

Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with a stabbing in Chelsea that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Juan Carlos Lemus and injured a 15-year-old. One suspect remains at large.

Alfredo Paratore was sentenced to life for the 2021 murder of his mother, Katherine Paratore. His guilty plea to second-degree murder expedited the court process.

The identity of the perpetrator in Katharina Reitz Brow's 1980 murder is revealed as Joseph Leo Boudreau through DNA evidence, posthumously correcting a wrongful conviction.

City Council criticizes the renaming of U.S. Navy ships including USNS Harvey Milk and others honoring civil rights figures, viewing it as a step back for inclusivity.

Boston City Council supports a Blue Ribbon Commission to address rising office vacancies in the downtown area due to the impact of remote work on commercial property values.

Boston's weekend weather forecast predicts a mix of sun, clouds, and possible rain, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s, potentially impacting outdoor activities.

David Tracy was arrested in Boston for a break-in at a Lululemon store, with various items and pills found in his possession.

A Hingham family filed a Title IX complaint against their daughter's school after a deepfake nude image of her was circulated by a student, who faced no discipline from the school district.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MLSC announced $29.9 million in tax incentives for 33 life sciences firms, expected to create 1,519 jobs in Massachusetts.

Russian-born Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, charged with bio-smuggling frog embryos into the U.S., was released on bail, facing travel restrictions and a forthcoming hearing.