Essex County Officer Charged with Smuggling Drugs and Cellphone
An Essex County corrections officer has been charged with smuggling drug‑soaked paper and an unauthorized cellphone into the county House of Correction and delivering them to an inmate.
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Cool Sunday Rain Marks Start of Boston Autumn
Boston will experience rain this Sunday followed by cooler, clear weather on Monday and the autumnal equinox on Tuesday, with further rain chances later in the week, marking the region's transition to fall.
Motorcyclist Killed, Two Injured in I-190 Crash
A 50-year-old motorcyclist died and two drivers were injured after a collision on I-190 near mile marker 17.6 in Lancaster on Friday afternoon, prompting a several‑hour highway closure while emergency crews responded.
Teen Arrested After Missed Shooting in Nubian Square
A 15‑year‑old was arrested on September 19 after firing a loaded Smith & Wesson Walther P22 at 185 Dudley Street in Nubian Square on September 10, missing his target. Police recovered the weapon and detained the teen at 20 Powellton Road.
Transit Police Hunt Suspect After Open Lewdness on Green Line C
Boston Transit Police are seeking a suspect who performed an indecent act on a Green Line C trolley between Boylston and Kent Street on September 4, 2026, and are requesting public assistance.
Boston Pizza Fest Returns with Over 20 Pizzerias at City Hall Plaza
More than twenty pizzerias gathered at Boston City Hall Plaza on September 20, 2026, for the annual Boston Pizza Fest, a celebration that began in 2017 and returned to the plaza this year.
FTA Concludes Safety Inspection of MBTA Oversight Program
The Federal Transit Administration closed its safety management inspection of the MBTA’s oversight program on September 18, 2026, ending a review that began in 2022 under the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.
Berklee College Holds First Homecoming Block Party
Berklee College of Music celebrated its Boston heritage and global impact with its first Homecoming Block Party on September 19, featuring Susan Tedeschi, alumni, students, faculty and music fans at 73 Brookline Avenue.
Boston Police Arrest Two Teens After Tow Lot Break-In
Boston police arrested two teenagers who broke into Peter's Towing in Dorchester on September 18, attempting to steal three scooters amid a recent crackdown that saw 27 illegal two-wheeled vehicles confiscated.
