The New England Patriots had a busy day on Thursday, as players took part in a community event highlighting mental health after their OTA practice. Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that an independent investigation will be launched into school transportation safety at Boston Public Schools after the death of 5-year-old Lens Joseph,

Track record: There have been several crashes involving city school buses in the 12 years Transdev has operated them, including the one that killed a five-year-old boy last month.

Boston's weather improves after a nor'easter, with light showers before a sunny Memorial Day weekend, according to NBC Boston and National Weather Service forecasts.