A Chicopee woman is charged with arson for a fire that displaced residents but caused no injuries, thanks to a joint investigation by Chicopee and State authorities.

Minaben Patel died from injuries sustained in a crash caused by James Blanchard, who drove intoxicated. A vigil is planned; Blanchard faces several charges.

Mayor Wu inaugurated the renovated Crawford Street Playground in Roxbury, boasting a $2 million upgrade, including a new splash pad and shaded areas, with community input guiding the project.

Police responded to a shoplifting and assault at a CVS, where 29-year-old Shyann Lynn Dias allegedly assaulted staff and was found with suspected narcotics. An off-duty officer assisted in detaining her, facing praise from authorities.

Boston detectives, with the Youth Violence Strike Force, arrested 60-year-old Sylvester Davis for an armed robbery at Quincy Variety Store, also recovering a firearm and arresting another man on-site.

Canadian wildfire smoke causes hazy skies in Massachusetts, impacting air quality and prompting health alerts in neighboring states. Temperatures are set to rise with possible thunderstorms.

Boston Police District A-1 hosted "Coffee with a Cop" in Boston Common, promoting dialogue between officers and community members as part of their community policing efforts.

Two more men were arrested in connection with a shooting at University Park in Worcester, facing charges including Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Armed Assault to Murder.

A fire in Roxbury led to one hospitalization and displaced 12 adults and 2 children; the Boston Fire Department battled the flames which resulted in $500,000 in damages. The Red Cross is assisting victims.

Boston faces a shift from high heat to potential storms, with temperatures nearing 90s before transitioning to a cooler weekend with a likelihood of rain and thunderstorms.

A Bauhaus-style home designed by Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer is for sale in Framingham with modern updates, including an expanded kitchen from 2004, eco-friendly solar panels, and a connection to nature.

Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran pleaded guilty to larceny and misleading law enforcement regarding firearms acquisition from an elder widow.

Boston police are investigating the death of a woman found near Mary Ellen Welch Greenway. No signs of foul play were reported, and the cause of death is pending investigation.