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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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
The state’s high court denied a bid to reopen Dennis Bateman’s 2007 convictions in the 2005 Deerfield Sunoco killings, keeping his life sentences intact.
A Malden school employee was placed on administrative leave after police notified the district of an investigation into an alleged incident involving a student. No charges have been announced.
Cambridge firefighters evacuated a mixed‑use Mass Ave building after high carbon monoxide readings; crews ventilated the property, shut a heating appliance and reported no injuries.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Redfin's January 2026 figures show the typical Boston home went under contract in 36 days and nearly half of listings sold inside two weeks. The city remains faster than the U.S. median.
Framingham police say a Monday search-warrant raid turned up three firearms, four large-capacity magazines, ammunition and illegal narcotics, officials said.
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