MIT and Singapore researchers developed silk microneedles to efficiently deliver nutrients and chemicals to plants, potentially reducing environmental impact and waste.

President Trump issues executive orders targeting sanctuary cities like San Francisco and Boston, which may lead to funding cuts and legal consequences for limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

A vehicle-pedestrian collision in Pittsfield, MA, resulted in the death of 62-year-old Shawn Ouillette. Police are investigating the accident, which occurred on April 28.

Plymouth Police arrested a 57-year-old wanted man, Christopher Chassey, for multiple offenses including failing to register as a sex offender and enticing a minor.

Boston's Office of Food Justice has allocated $500k from ARPA to combat food insecurity, aiding groups like the Centre for Faith, Art & Justice, which got a refrigerated van increasing food redistribution by 40%.

A 5-year-old boy, Lens Arthur, was fatally hit by a school bus in Hyde Park, Boston. The community is grieving, and an investigation into the incident has begun.

Worcester Police are seeking help to find a missing 16-year-old girl, Marybelis Rivera, last seen on North Ashland Street on April 25, wearing a black t-shirt and blue shorts.

Smoke between Harvard and Porter stations caused delays on the MBTA Red Line, prompting the deployment of shuttle buses and alternative transport suggestions.

A Saugus man was sentenced to 15 years for drug conspiracy and firearm charges, having manufactured counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Boston experiences summer-like warmth, prompting wildfire risk warnings due to winds and low humidity. A cooler, breezy evening is expected, with mixed weather to follow throughout the week.

MIT engineers advanced gene therapy with a control circuit for precise treatment of genetic disorders like Fragile X syndrome and Friedreich’s ataxia.

Two men were arrested in Fall River for drug-related activities. Detectives from CAST were central in the operations leading to a vehicle chase and foot pursuit for Andre Rego, and a pat frisk revealing cocaine on Leonard Starcher Jr.

The Plymouth Police Department reported their weekly activity, including 719 incidents, 14 arrests, and various other calls ranging from traffic stops to community service tasks.