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Patchy fog and heavy morning showers may slow Boston's commute. Small Craft Advisories are in effect for coastal waters.
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Fenway-based Whoop raised $575M at roughly a $10B valuation, fueling a 600-job expansion and renewed IPO talk. The funding brings strategic investors and new runway.
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PAX East will return to Boston April 2225, 2027 at the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, organizers announced after this year's show.
Food & Drinks in ...
Longtime downtown burrito counter Villa Mexico warns it could close within days amid back rent and sagging weekday traffic. Owners are seeking a city loan and asking customers to help.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two construction workers were rescued from disabled scaffolding about 70 feet above Vassar Street. Firefighters and campus police worked together to bring them down safely.
Two people were shot in Roxbury Sunday evening and a bullet ruptured a sprinkler pipe, forcing a building evacuation while police investigate.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Financial District office at 1 State St., across from the Old State House, is slated for conversion into apartments, according to reporting on March 30, 2026.
An armed intruder tied up and assaulted a person during a Beverly home invasion on Paine Avenue; police recovered the stolen car and the investigation is ongoing.
A late-night collision on I-93 South near Montvale Avenue in Woburn killed one passenger and closed lanes while state police investigate.
Manuel Chang was taken into ICE custody at Boston Logan after airline staff flagged a problem with his travel documents. Chang, convicted in the U.S. in a $2B fraud case, had been expected to be deported after his sentence.
Community & Society in ...
Tewksbury Hospital workers warn removing pepper spray and restraints would leave staff exposed and could prompt more violent incidents.
Politics & Govt in ...
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley has created a Benefit and Voter Fraud Team and a statewide tip line to pursue alleged SNAP, MassHealth and child-care subsidy fraud. Federal prosecutors say more charges are expected.
Boston is hosting the commissioning of the Navy’s newest Virginia‑class attack submarine this weekend at Conley Marine Terminal. Webcast and invitation details are available.
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