The First Parish Unitarian Church in Kingston was vandalized with Pride and Black Lives Matter flags burned; suspect Jonathan White faces felony charges.

Shaquille O'Neal's restaurant chain, Big Chicken, is set to open in Peabody, Massachusetts, offering dishes inspired by his childhood with contemporary twists.

Cambridge Police investigate a shooting incident after finding shell casings in multiple locations. No injuries have been reported, and the investigation is ongoing with a call for community tips.

The Sumner Tunnel in Boston is closed for renovations, affecting 39,000 daily drivers. MassDOT offers free Blue Line rides and encourages public transit use during the month-long closure.

MIT researchers suggest that language is primarily used for communication rather than for structuring thought, challenging traditional beliefs about language's cognitive function.

Mekhi Clagon, 19, was arrested in Mattapan by Boston's Strike Force for gun charges after being observed concealing a weapon and discarding it during a chase.

Manuel Cardoso was arrested in Dorchester for assaulting and attempting to kidnap a child during a family gathering. He was apprehended after fleeing the scene.

Boston Police arrested three men and seized two guns in Roxbury last night, after finding the suspects in a parked car with signs of intoxication and an odor of alcohol.

Boston Police are investigating an early morning shooting at 618 Shawmut Avenue, leaving one man dead. They encourage witnesses to provide anonymous tips to aid their investigation.

Adrian Fernandes was arrested by Boston Police on Independence Day for multiple firearm charges after a traffic stop and subsequent chase in Roslindale.

Katherine Cox, 34, was arrested on Wednesday in Charlestown for allegedly starting a fire, facing charges of Arson of a Dwelling and Burning Personal Property.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Boston for graffiti on a school, facing charges including Destruction to Schoolhouse and Trespass. Another teen was summonsed for trespassing.

Mixed weather is predicted for Boston, with showers, storms, and sun throughout the weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of rain Friday, with possible thunderstorms and high 80s temperatures, intensifying early next week.