Boston Police Commissioner William Gross

Shortly after saying he was considering running for mayor of Boston, William Gross is stepping down as the city’s police commissioner.

Gross will be replaced by Police Superintendent Dennis White, who is currently Gross’ chief of staff.

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Thursday that Boston Police Commissioner William Gross will retire this week. Walsh announced in a press release that Gross, the city’s first Black police commissioner will retire from the department on Friday, thanking him for his service. “I want to thank Commissioner Gross from the bottom of my heart for his 37 years of service…

Boston Police Commissioner William Gross said Monday he’s considering running for mayor of the city but hasn’t decided yet. He made the comments after The Boston Globe reported he was seriously considering a bid for mayor. “Out of deep respect, I’m going to give deep consideration. But there is one thing that rings true, I would never be as...

For the first time in 50 years, volunteers were not allowed to help serve the meal due to protocols for the virus. Usually the shelter has roughly 200 volunteers help make Thanksgiving happen.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and police commissioner William Gross helped feed meals to those in need Thursday.

Security preparations were underway in Boston Monday at various businesses ahead of Election Day in the event of demonstrations.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Commissioner William Gross announced plans Monday for tightened security measures at the polls on Election Day.

The deadly shooting comes as the Boston Police Commissioner and Suffolk County District Attorney warn of an uptick in crime.

One person died and two others were injured after a shooting in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood Sunday night. All three men were taken to a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds, according to Boston Police Commissioner William Gross, where one was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, which remains under investigation. Police got a call...