Massachusetts AG secures a $10M settlement with Schweb Partners LLC for tenant complaints about poor living conditions in Springfield, with the firm banned from property ownership in the state.

Flip The Bird closed its Woburn location due to business challenges, announcing it on Facebook and detailing efforts to support staff transfers to other locations.

Reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the RMS Titanic's discovery, led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and involving a covert military operation, the find transformed maritime history and advanced ocean science and exploration.

Five state governors issued a Labor Day statement supporting workers in the offshore wind industry, highlighting the sector's job creation and urging the continuation of wind project permits.

Boston Police officers engaged in playful activities with Hyde Park community members during a Family Fun Day, fostering relationships beyond traditional law enforcement roles.

King Richard's Faire, a Renaissance festival, has relocated to the former Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver, Massachusetts for its 44th season. The fair offers new attractions and improved accessibility, while retaining its classic charm.

Boston prepares for summer events and college move-ins with traffic advisories, parking restrictions, and recommendations for alternative transportation like biking and public transit.

Boston marks International Overdose Awareness Day and sees a 38% drop in overdose deaths in 2024. City Hall to light up in purple, 20,000 flags on Boston Common for lives lost, and naloxone access is expanded.

Boston Police warn of a wave of cellphone thefts near bars and clubs, urging the public to secure their devices and not hand them to strangers due to financial crime risks.

Union Square Donuts is set to open a new shop in MarketStreet Lynnfield, expanding their business that offers scratch-made donuts and a comprehensive coffee program.

Amtrak launches NextGen Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor, promising high-speed travel with improved amenities and increased capacity. Five trains have been rolled out, with 28 planned by 2027.

An audit finds significant oversight failures at DESE, revealing it did not effectively investigate reports of educator abuse, delayed resolving special education complaints, and failed to ensure LGBTQ student safety.

The Arlekin Players are recognized for blending the immigrant experience with tech innovations in theater, celebrating 15 years with unique productions that have garnered international acclaim and critical recognition.