The Boston Police Department, the oldest police department in the country, just made history by naming Superintendent-in-Chief William Gross as its new commissioner. He will be the first person of color to lead the department.

If you’re one of the many people who can’t wait for fall, you’re just as excited as I am for all the festivities. I always make a bucket list of all my favorite seasonal activities to make sure I get them in before the snow. Here are some of my must-do’s:

The Phantom Gourmet Food Festival is the ultimate experience for your taste buds. The event is located next to Fenway Park between Lansdowne Street and Ipswich Street. It takes place Sept. 22 from noon-4PM.

Luckily, we hold on to some warm weather in September in Boston. One of the best ways to enjoy it is by eating outside. If you didn’t get to hit all of the places you wanted to try this summer, here are three restaurants you have to visit before it’s too cold:

There are plenty of tourist attractions to see while wandering around Massachusetts, but not everyone likes run-of-the-mill activities. Experience the city with some of these unique, exciting experiences:

This summer, the third season of “Last Chance U” debuted on Netflix. The show offers a bluntly honest look at America’s football culture, especially the desperation of NFL hopefuls fighting their way through college to get there.

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

MGM Resorts International put this western Massachusetts town back on the map, with a 2 million-square-foot casino, the MGM Springfield.

Entering college can be stressful for students and their families. The College Board estimates that individual students spend up to $1,200 on books and materials every year – be sure to do your research and cut costs where you can.

On Sept. 10, the Verma Foundation, together with NBC10 Boston, will host the CAPWALK Boston Fashion Show at Publico Street Bistro & Garden. The event is presented by Granite Telecommunications, WinterWyman and J. Calnan and Associates. The models will be women battling cancer, escorted by celebrity guests and Patriots players.