Unions picketed 31 Milk Street on Thursday, saying contractors on the planned office‑to‑apartments conversion are paying workers too little. The protest raises fresh questions about labor standards tied to public incentives.

Trinity Rep has named Meredith McDonough its new artistic director; she'll arrive in August with a national reputation for new‑play development as the theater readies a $35M renovation.

Sunny and mild today with gusty southwest winds. Brief showers tonight; dry weekend and warmer early next week.

A Beacon Hill proposal would reclassify migrating barrier beaches as Commonwealth land, widening public access while raising the prospect of costly legal fights.

Clear, chilly morning gives way to a sunny, breezy Thursday; highs reach the mid-50s. Light showers are possible late Friday, with a warm surge early next week.

An explosion at the Aspen Aerogels plant in East Providence sent 13 people to hospital and prompted a mass‑casualty response; investigators say injuries were not life‑threatening.

Liberty Mutual Foundation unveiled a $600 million endowment to steady and expand grants, focusing on housing, workforce and climate resiliency in Boston.

Weymouth police are asking for help after two dogs were found dead near Whitman’s Pond and the Lakeshore Road area. Animal Control is seeking tips and owner information.

Plymouth police posted a Level 3 community notification naming Kristian Johnson, registered as homeless and possibly in town.

A coordinated raid in New Bedford turned up a ghost gun, multiple firearms and narcotics. The 36‑year‑old suspect was arrested and now faces weapons and drug charges.

Wareham detectives say a lockbox seized at Cranberry Plaza contained suspected cocaine, fentanyl and pills; one man faces multiple trafficking and distribution charges.

Hundreds rallied at the State House urging a statewide cap that would limit annual rent hikes to 5% or CPI as organizers advance a ballot push.

Gilead will acquire Munich-based Tubulis for $3.15B upfront, with up to $1.85B in milestones; the deal highlights Tubulis’ small Cambridge Innovation Center office.