Newton's New Art Center received a bomb threat prior to a Drag Queen Story Hour, prompting a police search which found no bombs.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu advances phase two of the "Welcome Home, Boston" initiative, developing approximately 70 homeownership opportunities on City-owned parcels to address racial and ethnic homeownership disparities.

Boston Police officers from District D-14 were honored with an award by the Bais Yaakov Jewish School for their community policing efforts in the Allston/Brighton area.

The Boston Police Department joined the Charlestown community for an annual march against drug use, fostering solidarity and community resistance to drug abuse.

Boston Police probe the killing of Pereshah Shear-Yashub, urging witnesses to help solve the Edson Street homicide.

Boston Police arrested two teens on weapons charges after they attempted to flee when officers approached them due to a disturbance call in Roxbury. A loaded firearm was recovered.

Boston's weather forecast includes sunny skies, potential thunderstorms, and an expected heatwave with high humidity and temperatures nearing 88 degrees.

The Healey-Driscoll administration in Massachusetts has implemented a 9-month limit on stays in family emergency shelters, aiming to assist families with housing stability and workforce integration.

A man was arrested in Vermont for a fatal double stabbing in Brockton, Massachusetts. Charged with murder, he was found sleeping in his car by authorities.

Massachusetts legislators are nearing agreement on a bill targeting revenge porn and coercive control, potentially making MA the 49th state to ban nonconsensual distribution of explicit materials.

A Harvard study by Kristin Javaras finds binge eating may be more chronic and widespread, lasting beyond five years for many, with effective treatments available.

Massachusetts will receive $14.5 million from a $700 million national settlement with Johnson & Johnson over allegations of deceptive marketing of talc products.

The Worcester Police Department is asking for public assistance to locate missing person Nicole "Nikki" Padykula, last seen on May 29. They encourage anyone with information to contact them.