Boston Police Department officers from District C-11 visited St. John Paul Catholic Academy in Dorchester for storytime and play with students, aiming to strengthen community relations.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested in Dorchester for possessing a firearm near a school and after a brief chase where he attempted to dispose of the weapon.

Dominican national Tommy Raul Jimenez-Perez, 26, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the U.S., concurrently with a state drug sentence.

Boston is preparing for rain after a dry period, with showers expected Thursday and possibly into the weekend, accompanied by strong winds. A special weather statement warns of fire risks due to dry conditions ahead of the rain.

Northborough Police are searching for missing 16-year-old BRANDON BRENNER, last seen November 18th. They request public assistance, emphasizing health concerns and possible travel to Boston.

Recent research links prolonged sitting to an increased risk of heart disease, even with regular exercise, suggesting a need for continuous movement throughout the day.

Riley Dowell, Rep. Katherine Clark's daughter, was arrested at an anti-abortion event in Boston and faces charges. Clark supports the right to protest peaceably.

Five teenagers survived a fiery high-speed crash in Harwich, Cape Cod, with two girls seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital. Police report no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement.

Boston Police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in a break-in at 9 Bowdoin Street, describing a white male with a dark hoodie and white sneakers. Anonymous tips are welcome.

Mayor Michelle Wu announces SPACE Grant's third round, benefiting 32 Boston small businesses with lease-related financial aid from the $10.2 million ARPA funds.

Anthony Argo of Orleans pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in a federal court in Boston, after over 600 illicit images were found on his devices.

An apartment fire in Plainville displaced residents; Heather A. MacKinnon was charged with arson following investigations. No severe injuries were reported.

Wellesley police apprehended Pedro Salgado for a burglary while a second suspect remains at large following a home intrusion and manhunt in Wellesley, Massachusetts.