Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a law on January 2nd to protect users of payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp by enhancing state regulatory framework against fraud.

Boston is facing a windy and cold weekend, with gusty conditions persisting until Sunday due to a stationary storm over the Maritimes. Temperatures will dip into the teens, with another storm possibly affecting conditions midweek.

Several passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries when a Chevy truck hit a stopped MBTA bus in Milton on New Year's Eve. The 60-year-old truck driver was cited.

A man was arrested by Springfield Police after a traffic stop, where they found a loaded gun and drugs. He faces charges including carrying a loaded firearm without a license.

Springfield Police used ShotSpotter to locate and arrest Everton Daley, seizing two firearms including an AR-15, after detecting gunfire on New Year's Day.

A man was arrested at Sullivan Square MBTA station for breaking a fare gate and confronting officers. His attempt to assault the police was unsuccessful, and no details on charges or the gate's damage were given.

A Boston man with prior felonies was sentenced for carrying a loaded firearm at an MBTA station to time served, plus 10 days and three years of supervised release.

The Brookline Police released images on social media seeking the public's help to identify two individuals connected to a past break-in in Coolidge Corner.

Boston Police teamed up with local hotels for a Toys for Tots drive, supported by Beacon Hill and Wharf District communities, to distribute holiday gifts to needy children.

MIT's Associate Professor Matteo Bucci conducts in-depth research on boiling to improve industrial processes, such as energy production and electronics cooling.

A suspect was arrested in Boston for firearm and drug possession after a ShotSpotter alert led police to Roxbury, where they recovered a gun and cocaine.

A 15-year-old has been arrested for a December shooting in Dorchester, Boston, facing multiple charges including armed robbery and assault. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Boston Police District B-2 hosted their annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Lunch, celebrating the important role of crossing guards in community safety.