The Massachusetts Senate passes a bill to ban cell phones in public schools to improve students' focus and mental health; the bill now heads to the House for consideration.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has closed all hotel shelters, succeeding earlier than planned due to reforms in the shelter system reducing the number of families needing shelter.

The Boston Police Department and New Inspiration Church hosted a community movie night with games and free ice cream to strengthen police-community relations.

A woman was arrested in Dorchester for armed robbery at a CVS, stealing ice cream and threatening an employee with a knife. She had nine outstanding warrants.

Boston Police seek help identifying a suspect in a July 26 armed robbery in Roxbury involving an electric scooter theft.

Massachusetts couple faced a $20,000 scam; Auburn Police arrested a woman posing as a federal agent to collect the cash. They seized $50,000 linked to similar scams.

Boston hosts events in August, including the Open Newbury Street Series, the August Moon Festival, and National Night Out, leading to traffic changes and a push for public transport.

Boston Police arrested Detroi Winborne during a traffic stop in Roxbury for possession of marijuana, a loaded firearm, and intent to distribute drugs.

A fire destroyed Haddad's Ocean Café, a historic seafood restaurant, as multiple fire departments responded to the blaze; no injury reports have been released.

A high-speed chase occurred after thieves attempted to steal a jet ski and trailer in South Shore, leading to a pursuit by Kingston Police and Massachusetts State Police, ending with a crash, a fire, and one suspect arrested.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll allocate $182 million for 1,245 new low-income rental homes, aiming to address the state's housing crisis.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz support new legislation to allow businesses to upgrade from beer and wine to all-alcohol licenses, aiming to boost local economies and community bonds.

Heavy rains in the Greater Boston area are abating, with the sun coming out and cooler, more comfortable weather to follow. The weekend forecast looks sunny with no impact from recent wildfires.