Boston will experience unusual warmth with temperatures up to 80 degrees today, with cooler coastal areas. A shift to sunny days in the 70s follows, with weekend showers and potential thunderstorms. The week ahead looks sunny and mild.

The MBTA renamed a ferry to Frederick Douglass, with a student suggesting the name to reflect the abolitionist's link to Lynn, promoting values of freedom and equity.

Two Boston eateries, La Padrona and McGonagle's, made the New York Times' top 50 restaurants list for their high-end Italian and unique Irish fare, respectively.

Presale for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets at Gillette Stadium begins, with early registration available via the FIFA website and initial ticket prices starting at $60.

The Burbank Terrace Apartments opened in Boston’s East Fens with 27 income-restricted units, developed through a collaboration between the city, state, private sector, and Fenway CDC.

The Boston Police Department acknowledges World Suicide Prevention Day, offering support and resources like the 988 Lifeline and BEST, and promoting mental health dialogue and wellness culture.

A 17-year-old was stabbed at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School in Boston; non-life-threatening injuries reported. No arrests yet, suspect at large.

Governor Maura Healey nominates Lyonel Jean-Pierre, Jr. and Timothy Horan to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, emphasizing their extensive legal experience and commitment to justice.

Boston Police Department officers distributed school supplies and offered encouragement to students on their first day back to school, as part of an effort to foster positive community interactions.

The Big E fair in New England is opening, featuring the Massachusetts Building with local vendors, foods, and crafts, celebrating the state's agricultural heritage since 1919.

Boston Police from District E-13 joined locals for free salsa lessons in Jamaica Plain to foster community ties, with officers serving ice cream to children and dancing with residents.

ICE agents in Boston arrested dangerous illegal aliens in a crackdown opposing local sanctuary policies, under the expanded Operation Patriot 2.0, with DHS criticizing these policies and targeting Massachusetts.

Massachusetts State Police introduced a new policy to enhance interactions with individuals experiencing behavioral crises, emphasizing de-escalation and referrals to mental health services.