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Mayor Michelle Wu announced $915,000 in grants for 100 small and mid-sized arts organizations in Boston, aimed at supporting community-centered programming. The funding, sourced from the City of Boston and the Mass Cultural Council, emphasizes cultural equity and inclusion in the city. Four organizations received additional recognition as Model Equity Organizations.
Crane Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts, enhances shark monitoring after juvenile great white shark sightings in September 2024 prompted a water closure. Lifeguards will patrol from elevated chairs and watercraft, with detection buoys to be installed for safety. Visitors will exit the water during suspected shark sightings until public safety personnel assess the situation.
Two college students encountered a great white shark while paddleboarding off Stony Beach in Woods Hole, Cape Cod, on July 4. The students captured a photo of the shark’s fin, prompting a quick retreat to shore. An aquarium scientist later identified the shark as likely being an immature great white, highlighting the importance of ocean awareness.
Tropical downpours and thunderstorms are expected in Massachusetts on Tuesday, potentially causing localized flash flooding. A heat advisory remains in effect, with temperatures reaching around 90 degrees and rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour in some areas. A flood watch will begin at 2 p.m. for regions south of the Mass Pike.
Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino announced a task force to tackle issues related to youth riding e-bikes irresponsibly. Since May 1, the department received 26 complaints and noted five collisions involving young cyclists. Concerns focus on safety, speed, and adherence to traffic laws.
A Boston man, Gerald Vick, 31, was ordered held without bail following his capture after six months as a fugitive. He faces multiple charges related to the J’ouvert Parade shooting that injured eight people during Boston's Caribbean Carnival Festival. A new trial date has been set for August 19.
Four suspects were arraigned for a jewelry store robbery in North Andover, Massachusetts, after a police chase led to their capture. They face multiple charges, including armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a felony. Two additional suspects remain at large.
Three young men pleaded not guilty in Salem, Massachusetts, to charges related to a targeted shooting that occurred in April. This incident involved dozens of rounds fired in a neighborhood, striking buildings and vehicles. The suspects remain in custody without bail and will return to court next month.
MIT police investigate anti-Semitic graffiti that threatened a professor and included messages advocating violence against the Israel Defense Forces. Talia Khan, a Ph.D. candidate and co-founder of the MIT Israel Alliance, condemned the vandalism as targeted hate that endangers the entire campus community. MIT has committed to increasing security and identifying those responsible for the graffiti.
Massachusetts State Police arrested Mohamed Jalloh after he fled into the woods following a high-speed chase on multiple highways. Troopers utilized a drone and K-9 units to locate him after the vehicle he was driving crashed. Jalloh faces several charges, including failure to stop for police and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.