The Department of Education is laying off about 1,300 employees, affecting regional offices including the Boston office, amid efforts to downsize the federal government.

Boston police officers participated in a charity event, shaving their heads to donate hair to 'Locks of Love' and supporting 'Cops for Kids with Cancer'.

The South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade start time has shifted to 11:30 a.m. from 1 p.m., aiming for a more family-friendly event, with enhanced public safety and reduced revelry following last year's chaotic celebrations.

Massachusetts State Trooper Terence Kent is indicted for bribery and indecent assault and battery related to an incident on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.

Chelmsford Police Lieutenant indicted for tampering with records, witness intimidation, and public employee misconduct after allegedly trying to protect an intoxicated officer.

An Allston man was charged with trafficking methamphetamine and other drugs, with potential penalties including 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

Boston is experiencing a cold March with a slight chance of snow showers and low temperatures around freezing. Clouds and light snow are expected, with a gradual warm-up toward the weekend.

Boston Police officers attended an Apple Grove Community meeting to discuss local issues with residents, fostering community policing and neighborhood safety.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell secured a temporary restraining order against the Trump Administration's cut of teacher preparation grants, reinstating over $6 million for local programs.

UMass Amherst's "Blarney Blowout" resulted in 29 arrests and 23 hospitalizations due to excessive drinking, despite efforts to offer safer university-sanctioned activities.

James Taylor is adding two August shows in Boston at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway, aiming to delight fans with classics and new hits from his Grammy-winning "American Standard" album.

Victor Rivera received two consecutive 40-year to life sentences for the 2023 second-degree murders of Patricia Swett and Matthew Champagne in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Four Brazilian nationals were arrested in Massachusetts for allegedly running an illegal prescription drug ring, facing charges that may lead to imprisonment, fines, and deportation.