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Boston startups raised about $922M in February and added two unicorns, led by AI, fintech and cybersecurity rounds that kept local venture activity hot.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police say a search warrant at a Southbridge home turned up guns, grenade‑style devices and suspected drugs. The suspect was arraigned in Dudley District Court.
A Lowell officer returned to duty nearly three weeks after a campus crash that killed retired Gloucester firefighter Daniel Kennedy as state investigators continue their probe.
Politics & Govt in ...
A preliminary OIG review calls the budget process for Massachusetts' county sheriffs "opaque, chaotic and deeply flawed" and warns of possible finance-law fallout.
A former Boston Children’s Hospital anesthesiology fellow was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and sharing child sexual abuse material. A restitution hearing is set for March 26.
Sports in ...
The Patriots are raising prices on most Gillette Stadium seats for 2026, with average hikes a little over 7% and season-ticket invoices due March 31, 2026.
A man was shot on Legion Way in Cranston and later died; police say a suspect was detained after a vehicle crashed in Swansea, Massachusetts.
Archival images shared by the Cambridge Fire Department show a three‑alarm blaze at 888 Mass Ave, heavy smoke and multiple ladder rescues. The post credits Boston Globe photographer Bob Dean.
A Massachusetts State Police sergeant faces misdemeanor and felony assault charges after prosecutors say he used pepper spray and physical force during a January traffic stop in Springfield.
Food & Drinks in ...
Ralph's Coffee is opening at 101 Seaport Boulevard, bringing Ralph Lauren’s green‑and‑vintage café look and a menu of espresso and pastries to the Seaport. Hiring appears to be underway.
David and Ina Steiner settled their federal lawsuit against eBay after alleging a 2019 campaign of stalking and harassment. Court filings say terms were not disclosed.
A 26-year-old was arrested after allegedly pulling a .40-caliber Beretta and threatening a passenger on an MBTA bus; transit police say he has a prior firearms conviction.
A 68-year-old man was found unresponsive after a neighbor dispute at a Middleborough multi-family home; one person was arrested and the Plymouth County DA is investigating.
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