The Boston City Council supports Temporary Protected Status holders, acknowledging their economic contributions and urging a path to permanent residency.

Two individuals were convicted in a baccarat cheating scheme at Encore Boston Harbor Casino, involving a dealer sharing card sequences with a player for illegal winnings.

A tenant, Leda Nery, is charged with arson after a fire at a Swampscott condo; authorities cited the building’s alarm and sprinkler system for preventing disaster.

The Boston Police Department's Faith & Blue event in the South End included a blessing for officers and their comfort dog, Copper, aiming to strengthen community ties.

Boston Police officers played basketball with youths to foster community ties and address social issues through the RISE program's 'Building Bridges through Basketball.'

Boston Police detectives seek public help to identify a person involved in a $90,000 check fraud case in downtown Boston. Tips can be anonymously given via phone or text.

Boston Police seek public help to identify a female suspect in a shoplifting incident at the Sunglass Hut in Back Bay involving $5,100 in stolen goods.

Diamond Jose Brito was arrested in Mattapan for the murder of Elijah Clunie from Dorchester, following a collaboration between local police and U.S. Marshals.

Boston prepares for a weekend of varied weather, with sunny days and potential showers forecasted by the National Weather Service, including a breezy Saturday and a rainy Sunday night.

A boat at Newton Yacht Club caught fire, no injuries were reported, and the firefighters contained the blaze despite strong winds and the boat being a total loss.

A phishing campaign has compromised Massachusetts state employees' payroll info, while officials assess the extent of the breach and work to prevent further attacks.

The Ritzer family opposes Philip Chism's appeal to vacate his murder conviction of Colleen Ritzer, as he seeks a new trial citing exclusion of brain-scan evidence.

David Robinson was sentenced to 15 years for voluntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of Richard Ghiozzi in Boston.