Massachusetts has allocated $2.3 million to enhance water transportation in Boston Harbor, supporting six projects to improve ferry services, accessibility, and capacity.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced an RFP for housing development on a 5.05-acre site in Bedford, Massachusetts, as part of the "State Land for Homes" initiative.

MIT researchers have developed a new iron fortification using crystalline particles, called metal-organic frameworks, to add essential nutrients to foods and drinks without altering taste or texture.

Plymouth community supported a back-to-school drive, donating supplies to local students and teachers, with the police department expressing gratitude.

Duxbury Police recovered a stolen DoorDash vehicle and arrested driver Essence Booker after a hit-and-run. She provided false identification and had no valid license.

Boston commits $54.5 million to renovate neighborhood pools, enhancing community recreation and heat resiliency, with upgrades at facilities like the BCYF Clougherty Pool, and the introduction of programs like SwimSafe.

A two-alarm fire in Medford, Massachusetts, destroyed a home and resulted in the loss of a dog and bird, leaving 11 individuals displaced. The cause is under investigation.

Man arrested by Worcester Police for allegedly distributing crack cocaine near Oread Place; Porfirio Burgos was found with a substance believed to be narcotics.

Massachusetts officials raise the risk level for West Nile virus in several communities and report Eastern equine encephalitis presence, urging protective measures against mosquito-borne illnesses.

Three men pled guilty to 43 burglaries targeting homes of Indian and South Asian families in Massachusetts, resulting in over $4 million in stolen goods.

A five-alarm fire in Lawrence, Massachusetts caused multiple buildings to catch fire, leading to propane explosions and the displacement of 20 people.

Boston is facing hot weather today, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, followed by a cold front and potential thunderstorms on Thursday. Clearer skies are expected by Friday.

The Bread & Puppet Circus will offer a free performance filled with activism and spectacle in Cambridge on September 13, 2025, featuring a variety of acts and serving sourdough bread.