Boston Councilor Fernandes Anderson introduced six resolutions to improve education, economic development, public service, homelessness, substance abuse, and health disparities in the city.

A Manchester man is charged with multiple sexual crimes against children and his girlfriend faces related charges; police appeal for more information.

The Essex County DA dropped charges against Zeneyda Barrera, halting prosecution and underlining the focus on rehabilitation for youth through diversion programs.

Boston faces mixed weather with snow, freezing rain, and strong winds today, with the National Weather Service predicting gradual clearing and a drop to 22 degrees by evening. Snow and rain expected Sunday into Monday, impacting travel.

The MSPCA-Angell in Massachusetts is taking in nine dogs from a California shelter affected by recent wildfires, to help make space for local relief efforts.

Blackstone-Millville Regional High School in Massachusetts closed due to a social media threat against a student. Investigations are ongoing, with safety being the priority.

MIT chemists developed an AI that predicts 3D genome structures quickly, a process that usually takes much longer. This could enhance genomics research significantly.

A student was charged for a bomb threat at Weston High School, which led to schools' evacuation; the threat involved a teacher from a different state, and the suspect is facing legal repercussions.

A water main break in Plymouth leads to repair work and water outages in select areas, with authorities working to fix the issue and communicate updates to residents.

Two Boston gang members were sentenced for racketeering and drug trafficking, with details of their crimes and investigation outlined by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley.

Police responded to a late-night shooting in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood, where a victim was fatally wounded and later died at Boston Medical Center. The Boston Police Homicide Unit is investigating.

A juvenile was detained at a Westborough hotel, prompting a police response. Iury Vieira DeSouza was arrested, and an investigation is ongoing. Public assistance aided the swift apprehension.

A sex offender in Dorchester was charged with indecent assault following an incident near Boston Common, with his bail set at $5,000 and a pre-trial hearing scheduled for March 5.