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Sunny but gusty today in Boston with highs near 59°F and gusts up to 30 mph. Small craft advisories and elevated fire risk affect parts of the coast.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police are investigating after shots were reported near the Condon School in South Boston; ballistic evidence was recovered and no arrests have been reported.
A 14-year-old was arrested after police say three suspects robbed two people near Park Street; one victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Real Estate & Development in ...
MIT-born Living Proof has leased roughly 14,000 sq ft at 12 Farnsworth and is relocating its headquarters to Fort Point. The move puts R&D and lab space in a Seaport conversion building.
Food & Drinks in ...
Signage for Blank Street was spotted at 250 West Newton near St. Botolph, pointing to a new Back Bay pickup spot; the company has not announced an opening date.
Politics & Govt in ...
New federal and state job data show Massachusetts lagging in the post‑pandemic rebound, with losses concentrated in professional services, information and manufacturing.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A construction crane toppled onto the deck of a Cotuit home on April 9; no injuries were reported and Main Street was closed for hours while crews removed the equipment.
A late-evening Southbridge blaze drew mutual-aid crews and left several households temporarily displaced. Town officials and relief groups were on scene.
Sports in ...
The Bruins signed top prospect James Hagens to an entry-level deal and added him to the NHL roster with the playoffs looming; the 19-year-old could debut at TD Garden.
Veggie Galaxy in Central Square was crowned VegNews' Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant, praised for a menu that can be made fully vegan and a 100% vegan bakery.
Community & Society in ...
A Boston woman plans to buy a new car after taking the $650,000 cash payout from a $1 million scratch‑ticket win at a Stop & Shop in Braintree.
Massport is spending $100M to modernize Flynn Cruiseport as larger ships, including Norwegian Breakaway, begin homeporting in Boston this season.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A federal judge found a customs officer wrongly revoked a Harvard researcher's visa after frog-embryo samples were found at Logan Airport, a decision with wide implications.
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