With illegal firework activity always popping off this week, Boston Police has launched a fireworks reporting hotline for the holiday weekend. BPD has established a dedicated non-emergency phone ...

UPDATED: July 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM EDT The Boston Police sergeant accused of raping a teen boy has been ordered held on $250,000 bail.

Ahead of the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular this Friday, officials planning for the massive celebration are warning attendees on the Esplanade to remain vigilant and stay safe.

Boston police officers responded at 1 p.m. to a report of a passenger van striking a residential building in the area between 24 and 26 Rowell St. The van was transporting 16 “elderly passengers ...