Derby Wharf will host live music, kids' activities and a fireworks finale this Saturday with enhanced security and road closures.

Divers recovered a body from Long Pond after crews searched for a missing jet skier; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Mayor Brian DePeña warned Lawrence residents Tuesday to plan for possible MeVa bus disruptions Wednesday after a union vote and an expired contract. Riders should check official updates and line up alternatives.

A benches-clearing brawl at Fenway ended with Willson Contreras and three others ejected after a helmet toss struck a Nationals player.

Four Wareham beaches were closed after state tests found elevated bacteria levels. Officials say follow-up sampling is underway.

Cambridge has launched a Social Housing Task Force to study publicly backed, permanently affordable mixed-income homes — and wrestle with how to pay for and govern them.

Paraguay stunned Germany at Boston Stadium, advancing on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Orlando Gill’s saves and José Canale’s spot‑kick sealed a historic World Cup upset.

The Esplanade’s long‑planned Charlesbank campus is taking shape: a $24M pavilion with a café, year‑round restrooms and community spaces is slated to open by the end of 2026.

The Justice Department sued Massachusetts on Monday, arguing the 2023 "High School Completers" law unlawfully extends in‑state tuition and state aid to some noncitizens.

Jones Street has broken ground on a 236‑unit project at 295 West First Street in South Boston, replacing a long‑idle crane yard with apartments, public park and community space. Completion is slated for 2027.

A North Andover firefighter was treated after battling a multi‑alarm house fire Sunday. Residents escaped and officials say the cause is under investigation.

Northeastern paid $169 million to buy East Village, bringing a privately developed 17‑story, roughly 720‑bed tower under university ownership.

A whale carcass washed ashore north of Town Beach on Block Island; officials urge people to keep their distance while responders assess the scene.