Two men from Marlborough and Worcester face firearm charges after a July 4 shots-fired report in Framingham. Police say search warrants uncovered an AK-style rifle, magazines and ammunition.

Massachusetts senators unanimously advanced a long-delayed shield law for journalists, but the measure still faces negotiations before it can become law.

Massachusetts lenders originated nearly $29 billion in home-purchase loans in 2025. The figure captures a huge flow of financing through a housing market still defined by high prices and tight affordability.

A Brockton man is accused of lying about the whereabouts of 24 firearms, 13 of which allegedly surfaced in criminal investigations across the Northeast.

Burlington Public Schools could face federal enforcement after officials found the district violated parents’ rights over a sensitive student survey.

A state trooper was suspended after prosecutors say he kept a contractor’s excavator during a payment dispute in Palmer. The administrative suspension comes as criminal charges move forward.

Curtis Mead's Boston debut ended after two at-bats when a pitch hit his wrist. The newest Red Sox bat is reportedly headed to the injured list with a fracture.

Greenberg Traurig is leaving One International Place for 76,000 square feet at South Station Tower as it expands its Boston office.

Boloco will close its final Boston restaurant at 50 Congress St. on Sept. 25 after the building was sold and the lease wasn't renewed.

Three Fall River residents were arrested after detectives linked them to a July armed robbery; a July 24 search turned up a 9mm, a loaded magazine and about 50 grams of suspected fentanyl.

A Norwood traffic stop on Monday led to the arrest of a Brockton man and the seizure of suspected cocaine, oxycodone and items tied to distribution. Police say packaging, scales and a ledger were recovered.

Weymouth police say four juveniles were arrested after a Flock camera led officers to two stolen vehicles and multiple vehicle break‑ins at Hanover Weymouth. Authorities recovered stolen property and identified six cars that had been tampered with.

A 100,000-square-foot waterfront building at 400 Atlantic Ave. is on the market after its owner proposed a 113-room boutique hotel. The CBRE listing is being pitched to hotel, residential and office buyers.