PUBLIC SAFETY

Some western New England rabbis describe their constant concern about the risk of anti-Semitic attacks on their congregations, such as the weekend hostage taking in Fort Worth, Texas.

Some western New England rabbis describe their constant concern about the risk of anti-Semitic attacks on their congregations, such as the weekend hostage taking in Fort Worth, Texas.

Almost the entire class of PFAS chemicals — of which there are thousands — will be added to the state's list of "Toxic or Hazardous Substances."

A major COVID-19 vaccine deadline has passed for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government. Governor Charlie Baker's vaccine mandate deadline…

Despite a few hiccups, parents in Chelsea say school bus vans are now coming on time after weeks of unpredictable arrivals.

The National Guard will now help students get to school in 13 school districts across Massachusetts.State public safety officials on Thursday announced an…

"While the 26.2 mile course from Hopkinton to Boston remains the same ... pretty much everything else this year is different," says Boston Athletic Association CEO Tom Grilk.

Some Connecticut school bus drivers did not show up to work Monday in protest over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. But that led to few minor delays on routes.

The newly appointed official was placed on leave shortly after WBUR inquired whether he was involved in a wrongful death suit and accused of falsifying records while working as an EMT.

The board of health in West Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to vote on an indoor mask mandate this week. The head of the Big E fair, which takes place…