Emails show MCCA staff briefly floated a Celtics arena behind the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center last fall; the authority says it’s not pursuing the plan.

Boston City Council is discussing an immigrant emergency response fund to support immigrant communities through legal aid and other assistance amidst immigration operations.

The historic Lighthouse Inn in West Dennis sold for about $16.5 million, ending 88 years of Stone family ownership and putting the oceanfront resort into new hands ahead of its 88th season.

A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of misdemeanor assault for her role in a chaotic ICE arrest; she was sentenced to probation and community service. The jury acquitted her of interfering with police.

Three juveniles were arrested in Dorchester for breaking and entering, property destruction, and trespassing after a police chase early Tuesday morning.

Maynard Police arrested John Fenton on drug charges after a months-long investigation and apartment raid that yielded methamphetamine and other drugs.

Massachusetts House considers a bill targeting AI's role in political campaigns, especially to prevent misinformation and to maintain election integrity.

Spectrum News is buying New England Cable News from NBCUniversal and will relaunch it as Spectrum News NECN, expanding regional coverage across New England.

Westborough Police, with other agencies, raided Westborough Wellness Spa, arresting two for alleged prostitution-related activities. More details are promised as the investigation continues.

Boston plans a World Cup fan festival at City Hall Plaza during summer to coincide with matches at Gillette Stadium; funding still sought for the event.

Clinicians across Greater Boston say immigrant pregnant patients are missing prenatal and postpartum visits amid enforcement fears and federal policy shifts. Health centers warn missed care could mean worse outcomes for mothers and babies.

A Boston man convicted in a 2009 Allston stabbing was granted parole after serving 16 years; the Parole Board cited sobriety, education and activism and imposed strict monitoring.

ICE Boston arrested Khambor Phouthongseng, a man convicted in a 1990 Plymouth homicide. Court and parole records show a decades‑long criminal and immigration history.