Boston Mayor Wu prepares the city for student move-ins, coordinating services like waste removal and transportation, and highlighting resources like Boston 311 for a smooth transition.

Boston Police joined the Fairmount Unity Day in Hyde Park, showcasing the K-9 Unit and playing basketball with the community to strengthen relationships.

MIT researchers developed a self-assembling battery material that dissolves for easier recycling, addressing the electronic waste crisis in the EV industry.

The MBTA is set to install new Commuter Rail fare gates at South Station, aiming for completion by winter. The project is part of efforts to enhance fare collection and passenger experience.

Mattapan man Jason Grossett was arrested in Bridgewater after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle. He faces multiple charges including failure to stop for police.

Boston prepares for summer events and college move-ins with traffic advisories, parking restrictions, and recommendations for alternative transportation like biking and public transit.

Boston marks International Overdose Awareness Day and sees a 38% drop in overdose deaths in 2024. City Hall to light up in purple, 20,000 flags on Boston Common for lives lost, and naloxone access is expanded.

A former U.S. Postal Inspector is charged with stealing over $330,000 from packages sent by elderly victims, facing a 45-count indictment including wire and mail fraud.

The Worcester Police Department is searching for a missing teenager, Karmen Millet, who is 4'11" with reddish/brown hair, last seen in pink leggings. They have asked the public to help locate her by sharing information and remaining vigilant.

A woman caused a bomb hoax in Concord, Massachusetts, by triggering alarms and leaving a suspicious package, which was found harmless. She was arrested and faces multiple charges.

Boston Police warn of a wave of cellphone thefts near bars and clubs, urging the public to secure their devices and not hand them to strangers due to financial crime risks.

The Worcester Police Department is seeking community assistance to find missing 14-year-old Samuel Ortiz, last seen on Cottage Street wearing a Nike sweatshirt and ski mask.

Boston is bracing for rain and potential thunderstorms with an 80% chance of precipitation forecasted, possibly bringing gusty winds and hail. The weather is expected to clear up for a sunny and comfortable Labor Day weekend.