Lynn firefighters battled a 3rd alarm fire in a historic Victorian home; no injuries were reported, but the house was a total loss. The fire spread quickly due to the building's old "balloon framing."

Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Luis Perez Demorizi as Executive Director of Franklin Park, emphasizing his strong background in park administration. He will implement the Franklin Park Action Plan, focusing on ecological health and visitor experience.

Springfield police arrested Shaunty Jenkins, seizing a firearm, fentanyl, cocaine, and cash after he rammed a police cruiser. Jenkins faces multiple drug trafficking and firearm charges.

An Uber driver and passenger in Lancaster, MA, escaped an attempted carjacking by two males, one armed with a gun, after stopping for a tree limb in the road. Police are investigating without believing there's a community threat.

Boston Police and the Veronica Robles Cultural Center collaborated at the Viva Colombia Festival in East Boston, promoting Colombian culture and community engagement.

Boston unveils new cricket fields at Harambee Park, with Mayor Wu and local Caribbean community members celebrating the $2.4 million upgrade that includes floodlit competition field and practice area.

Boston Police Department's Districts E-5 and E-18 host another session of the Junior Police Academy, engaging youth with activities and law enforcement education.

Boston's weather clears after storms, bringing lower humidity and comfortable temperatures, with a warm and sunny weekend ahead. A potential increase in humidity and temperatures expected Sunday.

A Worcester home health company and its administrator pleaded guilty to defrauding MassHealth of $1.6 million, with a suspended prison sentence and ordered restitution.

A man with a baseball bat caused a disturbance at Rose Morin Apartments in Falmouth, was confronted by police, and was arrested after an altercation and assault.

An arrest was made in Holyoke for a car fire set intentionally, with arson dog K9 George detecting accelerants and video footage leading to Jorge Ramos's arrest.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration invests $2.9 million for ecological restoration, focusing on improving resilience to climate change, upgrading culverts, and restoring habitats.

MIT launched the Initiative for New Manufacturing to innovate and strengthen the U.S. manufacturing sector with industry partners like Amgen, Autodesk, and GE Vernova, focusing on technology, workforce training, and research collaboration.