A man was fatally struck by an MBTA train in Brockton, causing major commuter rail delays and prompting investigations without suspicion of foul play.

Former DoD Contracting Officer Thomas Bouchard was sentenced for defrauding the government, receiving 12 months and a day in prison plus supervised release.

Fundraisers will rappel down a Boston building for the Special Olympics, continuing the eight-year tradition of the Over the Edge event to raise money and awareness.

Edna V. Bynoe Playground in Roxbury undergoes a $1.12 million renovation, adding a splash pad and new play equipment, in honor of the community leader Edna V. Bynoe.

The Watertown Police Department is seeking public assistance to find a suspect involved in recent break-ins in West end neighborhoods, using surveillance video and tip lines for leads.

Two huskies were found tied to a car in hot weather in a Dedham parking lot, with their owner inside a store. The owner was cited under Massachusetts law.

Boston's weather this week includes summer showers, potential thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures due to Tropical Storm Debby's effects, with occasional heavy rain expected by Friday.

Boston Mayor's office has restructured the EEOS Cabinet, creating the Office of Climate Resilience led by Chris Osgood, focusing on climate challenges without extra taxpayer costs.

A Lynn man was sentenced to 44 months in prison for his part in a drug trafficking operation involving counterfeit pills with fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Boston has introduced a pilot e-bike program offering discount vouchers to make e-bikes more affordable for residents, prioritizing those impacted by COVID.

Melanie Williams was charged with assault related to an incident preceding Zharia Wilcox-Ellis's fatal shooting in Waltham. Authorities are investigating, seeking more information.

Carney Hospital staff protest against its impending closure, stressing the vital services they provide, especially to Medicaid patients. Steward Health Care plans to close the facility due to bankruptcy, with no bids received for its sale.

A woman and child were injured when a tree fell on them in Wilmington, MA. The child freed themselves, but the mother required rescue. Both were hospitalized. The cause is under investigation.