Former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief pleads not guilty to child rape charges
Former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John Porter pleaded not guilty Tuesday to child rape charges as new details about the case were revealed in court.
Cambridge is giving $500 a month to 2,000 low-income families
Cambridge is giving $500 a month to 2,000 low-income families. One mother told WBZ-TV it changed her life.
Cyberattack disrupts Lowell city government, shuts down computers
The attack was noticed early Monday morning.
Boston leaders gather at violence reduction workshop
The intent of the workshop was to explore ways to end violence in Boston, even as the city experiences lower overall crime compared to the five-year average.
"Dakota's Law" would create retirement fund for police dogs
A new bill aims to create a fund to pay for the expenses of retired police dogs.
Migrants navigate complicated immigration process 6 months after Vineyard flight
A new documentary film focuses on the migrants' unexpected journey to Martha's Vineyard.
Hoax calls and fear plague Massachusetts parents, day after Nashville school shooting
Several Massachusetts schools with forced into lockdown Tuesday after a series of hoax or swatting calls.
CDC warns cases of dangerous fungus rising quickly in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control is sounding an alarm about the rise of cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in healthcare facilities across the country.
Brockton hotel turned into apartments could be model for homeless housing
In Brockton, a hotel that was used for emergency shelter for the homeless during the pandemic has become a model for permanent housing.
Boston Police Commissioner says it's "hard to attract people" in officer shortage
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox is opening up about the shortage of police officers in his department, ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade and the busy summer months.
Northern Essex Community College latest school targeted in cyberattack
Northern Essex Community College was closed for classes Monday and Tuesday after a suspected cyberattack that officials say began on March 1.
Essex County Sheriff, police departments face 'industry-wide' staffing problem
There is a problem brewing behind the fences and barbed wire at the Middleton House of Correction.
FDA reviewing drug for postpartum depression developed by Cambridge company
Right now, there is only one drug on the market specifically for PPD.
Parents upset Billerica schools invited indicted activist to give speech
Some Billerica parents are sounding off after an activist who is facing federal fraud charges was invited and paid to speak to students at the high school in honor of Black History Month.
"We were very lucky": Girl recovering from injury in Alewife station crash
Shuttle buses are running from Alewife to Davis.