Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Boston.
Pepper spray incident at middle school sends 12 to hospital
A dozen people were taken to area hospitals after an incident involving pepper spray on Thursday morning at Washington Irving Middle School in Roslindale, according to first responders.
Read the full story on WCVB Channel 5 Boston.
2 jets approaching Logan Airport report green laser lights
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that both incidents occurred within an hour of each other on Wednesday night. Both flights landed safely.
Read the full story on Boston.com.
Boston to create affordable housing dedicated to LGBTQ seniors
The $33 million development will create 74 income-restricted rental for LGBTQ tenants ages 62 and older.
Read the full story on New York Daily News.
Boston may take legal action against short-term rental companies
Boston attorneys are grappling with businesses that own and rent dozens of apartments around town and flatly ignore new rules, officials say. The city’s looking at various ways to escalate the continuing crackdown on short-term rentals.
Read the full story on Boston Herald.
City Council hopefuls gear up for Friday recount deadline
Candidates Julia Mejia and Alejandra St. Guillen, separated by five votes in the contested Boston at-large council election, plan to show up Friday with enough signatures for a citywide recount.
Read the full story on Boston Herald.
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