Boston’s new one‑year pilot will let licensed taxis accept Uber and Lyft bookings through their apps, offering upfront fares and a potential earnings boost for cab drivers.

Dozens of guests were evacuated from the TownePlace Suites at Station Landing after reports of a strong chemical smell; two people were taken to hospital and crews called it a hazmat scene.

A person was injured in a stabbing on South Beach Street in Nantucket on June 23; police say a suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Boston police released photos of a man wanted in an early‑morning assault near Faneuil Hall. Detectives say the victim suffered serious injuries and are seeking tips.

A MassDOT report finds fare‑free pilots and new state funding pushed RTA ridership above pre‑pandemic levels and sparked sustained growth across the commonwealth.

Worcester County prosecutors say an Auburn man was indicted in the 2017 death of 7-year-old Jayden Carlson.

A Cambridge fire apparatus mechanic was commended after helping police restrain an armed suspect during a May 11 struggle, the department said.

Boston’s 2026 point‑in‑time census fell to 3,674 people, a steep drop from 5,506 in 2025. City leaders credit rehousing and new supportive housing for the decline.

A 15-year-old bicyclist died Tuesday after a crash near King Street and the I-495 north off-ramp in Franklin. Police say the driver remained at the scene and the collision is under investigation.

Babesiosis and other tick‑borne infections are rising in Massachusetts, and rare Powassan infections are drawing increased concern from clinicians and families. Experts blame climate, deer and sprawl.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will offer free Thursday nights starting July 9 with timed reservations 5–9 p.m.; limited spots mean you should reserve early.

The Massachusetts Parole Board granted parole to Richard Mayes, convicted in 1983 of killing his 2‑year‑old son. The board cited rehabilitation and sobriety while prosecutors objected.

Springfield police arrested Shyloe Harris on Tuesday after a Silver Street search-warrant raid. Authorities say he faces a lengthy list of weapons, property and vehicle charges.