Keith Lockhart celebrates his 30th anniversary with the Boston Pops, featuring Cynthia Erivo's debut on May 8. Despite his tenure, Lockhart emphasizes the music over his personal milestone.

Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has filed to run for Mayor of Boston, challenging incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu. He's known for charity work and aligns as a Democrat.

A two-alarm fire at a Cambridge residence drew 75 firefighters; no life-threatening injuries occurred, and various units—including neighboring cities—aided in the response.

Boston Police executed a search warrant in Dorchester, seizing a firearm, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia; Barkley Lamour, 30, faces multiple charges.

Governor Healey's administration proposes a $1.5 billion investment over five years to enhance Massachusetts' local roads and bridges, a 50% funding increase.

Eduardo Mendez is convicted of a 1994 aggravated rape in Massachusetts after DNA from an untested rape kit linked him to the crime.

Boston City Hall has been designated as a historic landmark, ensuring the preservation of its Brutalist architecture and reflecting the city's commitment to its cultural heritage.

Nashua, NH authorities investigate after a car is set on fire with a likely Molotov cocktail; the fire spread to two other vehicles. No injuries reported; police seek the arsonist's identity.

MBTA plans to increase train speeds on the Red and Orange lines, with hopes of reaching up to 50 mph and 55 mph respectively. These changes will require regulator approval and are part of broader service improvements.

South Yarmouth man gets 45-month prison term for illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty to having a gun as a felon. He had hidden a loaded handgun in a cereal box.

Faith Newton, 56, received a 12-year prison sentence for committing health care fraud and money laundering through Arbor Homecare Services, and must pay $99.7 million in restitution and fines.

A former Bosnian prison camp supervisor was sentenced to 65 months in prison for hiding his role in persecuting ethnic Serbs to obtain U.S. citizenship.

Boston Police seek help identifying a suspect in Roxbury vandalism, circulating a surveillance image for public assistance. The young female suspect wore a black bonnet and sneakers. Anonymous tips can be submitted to help the investigation.