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.

Boston Police and Red Sox mascot visited West Roxbury YMCA for community outreach, engaging kids with safety education, photo ops, and distribution of coloring books and swim caps.

Swansea Police arrested suspect Napoleon Mond after a violent domestic dispute; he was charged with multiple felonies, including weapon and assault charges.

Two men conducted a heist at a Boston jewelry store using fake cash to buy $160,000 in jewelry, including Rolex watches. One man, Devin Johnson, has been arrested and arraigned on larceny charges.

A woman with a reported gunshot wound was investigated by Carver Police, prompting a search with multiple agencies after an incident at Sampson Pond. The shooting is believed to be targeted, with no public threat.

Massachusetts health officials warn of a rare bacterial threat, Vibrio vulnificus, in coastal waters, advising precautions, especially for vulnerable groups.

A Lynn gang member, Claudio Melo, pleaded guilty to armed robberies targeting drug dealers, facing up to 20 years under the Hobbs Act for federal offenses.

Two arrested after a man pointed a gun at police in Springfield; facing multiple charges including assault and firearms violations; a high-capacity magazine and stolen gun were seized.

MassDOT initiated the Rourke Bridge replacement project in Lowell to improve safety and mobility, with federal funding and local support; set to complete by 2030.

MBTA Transit Police seek public's help in identifying a suspect linked to an assault on a transit employee at Nubian Square.

Federal agents seized 73 kilograms of cocaine valued at over $1 million in Revere, Mass., leading to the arrest of two men on drug conspiracy charges.

Boston police and locals enjoyed a Cha Cha Night, fostering community relations through dance, emphasizing a united and engaged approach to community policing.

Two people were shot in Boston's Hyde Park; the female victim died. Jonathan Hernandez faces murder charges. The Boston Police urge witnesses to contact them with information.