A severe water main break in Boston's South End and Roxbury neighborhoods caused extensive damage and commuting delays, resulting in flooded streets and a vehicle being swallowed by the road.

East and Gulf Coast dockworkers from the ILA have gone on strike, affecting 36 ports and potentially impacting the economy by $5 billion daily. Negotiations continue over wages and automation concerns.

Boston's weather will be calm with occasional light rain and partly sunny days, while the South recovers from severe storms. Boston temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s, with possible showers over the weekend.

Springfield Police arrested Darrell Smith and seized a loaded firearm during an anti-drag racing operation that also addressed trespassing and vehicular offenses.

An inmate at the Massachusetts Treatment Center died after a fight, prompting an investigation by multiple agencies. The facility has a history of violence.

The MBTA's Red Line has improved speeds and reliability following a project that upgraded 18 miles of track, removing speed restrictions and cutting travel times.

Boston teachers staged walk-ins to highlight the need for more school funding and better contract terms, emphasizing support for special education and English learners.

Mitchell Felix Duru, 23, was fatally shot in Mattapan, prompting the Boston Police Homicide Unit to seek public assistance in their investigation. The community is offered support through the Neighborhood Trauma Team.

Debora White, a 69-year-old from Dorchester, is missing. Last seen on August 20, 2024, she suffers from mental health issues. BPD urges anyone with information to contact them or use the CrimeStoppers Tip Line.

Boston Police are seeking public help to identify suspects in a serious assault and battery incident that occurred near North St. and Union St. in Downtown Boston on September 13th, 2024.

The Springfield Police Department is seeking public help to find Sanaya Cotto, a 17-year-old reported runaway, urging anyone with info to contact authorities.

MIT engineers developed a robotic technology called Clio that helps robots focus and interact more efficiently with their environment by filtering out unnecessary visual information.

The Boston Police Department celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a luncheon at District E-5 to foster community engagement and cultural diversity.