Boston's Mattapan Neighborhood Disturbed by Targeted Arson Attack, Suspect Detained by Police
An assailant threw a Molotov cocktail into a Mattapan house, causing a small fire but no injuries. Police are investigating the targeted arson, and a suspect, described as having worn a black hoodie and a surgical mask, is in custody.
Hilton Back Bay Hotel in Boston Sold for $171 Million to Joint Venture of NY's Certares and CA's Belcourt
The Hilton Back Bay hotel in Boston has been sold for $171 million to a venture between Certares Management and Belcourt Capital Partners. The 390-room property will undergo a renovation but will not close during the process.
New Worcester Crime Gun Intelligence Unit Nabs First Firearm in Vehicle Stop on Channing Street
Worcester's new Crime Gun Intelligence Unit made its first arrest, recovering a Glock during a vehicle stop after a ShotSpotter alert. Two men were detained and charged, marking progress in addressing gun violence in the city.
MIT's Mark Harnett Explores Cortical Mysteries to Uncover How Human Learning and Behavior Work
MIT's Mark Harnett investigates the electrical activity in cortical cells to understand brain functions and human learning. His lab also found human neurons have fewer ion channels, suggesting evolutionary efficiency.












