State and local police were working an active scene on Mountain Drive in Marlborough Friday; residents were urged to avoid the area or shelter in place. Ryan Road is closed and the Frost Free Library is available as a temporary option.

Boston Police Department drug control units arrested Boston's Armando Travieso, recovering over 500 grams of Fentanyl and 78 grams of Cocaine, along with seizing substantial cash in drug trafficking operation.

The former head of Quincy's elder services returned to federal court as a change-of-plea hearing approaches. Prosecutors say he misused city funds meant for seniors.

Boston Police arrested a suspect for bike theft near TD Garden on February 19, 2026, aided by the victim's real-time tracking of the stolen Blue Bike.

Residents in North Plymouth want the EPA to reassess safety near the Plymouth Harbor/Cannon Engineering Superfund site after Pulte Homes proposed a six‑story, 165‑unit condo. The project faces a Zoning Board review in April.

The Boston Pops will run May 8–June 6, 2026 at Symphony Hall with Ray Chen opening and debuts by Jacob Collier and St. Vincent, plus film, Pride and Gospel nights.

Two residents in Plymouth, New Hampshire, faced life-threatening carbon monoxide poisoning from a leak traced to a water heater; officials evacuated the building.

FM has purchased the 10-story IGT office tower at 10 Memorial Boulevard in downtown Providence and will occupy part of the building while keeping it multi-tenant.

A military-grade AK-47 and two loaded magazines were recovered from a Somerville apartment building; the DEA assisted and no arrests were announced.

Dine Out Boston returns next Sunday for two weeks of prix-fixe lunches and dinners across roughly 200 restaurants, with a rewards pass and a charity auction.

A new study ranks Massachusetts No. 2 in the nation for starting and growing businesses, citing top education levels, strong patent output and robust VC funding.

Charles River named Glenn Coleman as CFO and Kerry Dailey as chief legal officer as it reshuffles leadership amid revenue softness and activist pressure.

Framingham Baking Co. is closing on March 29 after over a century, leaving the MetroWest community without its beloved bakery known for square pizza slices and homemade bread.