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Javan Tooley, CEO of the Boston nonprofit Adapt & Evolve LLC, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of crack cocaine distribution. Tooley allegedly targeted vulnerable women for commercial sex and drug distribution, facing a potential 10-year minimum sentence due to prior convictions.
Boston will implement parking restrictions and street closures for multiple events from September 26 to October 11, 2025. Residents are encouraged to use alternative transportation methods, including public transit and biking, to navigate the impacted areas. Notable events include the Allston/Brighton Parade and the annual Jimmy Fund Walk.
Massachusetts officials prepare for payroll disruptions amid a potential federal government shutdown. A memo from state agencies urges contingency planning and highlights concerns about the availability of federal funding for critical programs.
Lorenz Kraus, 53, confessed on live television to killing and burying his parents in Albany, New York, eight years ago. Authorities discovered the bodies after investigating suspicious Social Security payments. Kraus faces two counts of murder and has pleaded not guilty.
Harvard College suspended the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra’s social activities for the fall semester due to hazing allegations following a freshman's complaint. The orchestra's music director, Federico Cortese, emphasized that any perceived hazing is unacceptable and stated that rehearsals and concerts will continue under an academic designation.
Massachusetts Water Resource Authority reported a combined sewer overflow in Charlestown, posing a public health risk. Residents should avoid contact with affected waters for at least 48 hours after the discharge ended on September 25, 2025. A public health advisory will remain in effect until September 27, 2025.
Mayor Michelle Wu launched the inaugural fall performance season of Boston Family Days, providing Boston students and their families with free access to live performances across prominent venues. The initiative aims to enhance cultural access to the performing arts, offering over 2,500 tickets for students in grades Pre-K through 12.
The Mayor's Cup Cross Country returns to Franklin Park on September 26, 2025, marking its 35th year. This annual event attracts runners from across New England, showcasing Boston's commitment to sports and community engagement.
A man died and a woman was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a van at a Rehoboth property linked to a recent murder. Authorities are not treating the incident as suspicious, and the identities of the individuals remain undisclosed as officials work to notify next of kin. The property is connected to the case of a pregnant teen allegedly murdered last month.
A Boston resident in his 50s tested positive for West Nile Virus, marking the city's first human case this year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised the risk level for the virus to “high” due to ongoing mosquito activity. Authorities urge residents, especially those over 50, to adopt preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites.