City and state are pitching roughly $10.5 million into a 110‑unit Nubian Square project, the first private use of Boston’s Housing Accelerator Fund to help stalled housing move forward.

A loaded AR-style rifle with a 30-round magazine was seized on Baldwin Street; an 18‑year‑old faces multiple firearm charges.

A Bath man was sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors say he siphoned $225,200 in VA disability benefits from an elderly, disabled veteran. Authorities say he spent some proceeds on a snowmobile and jewelry.

Developers revived an 18‑story Hood Park tower at 25 Supertest proposing a 130‑room hotel, 108 apartments and a one‑acre Hood Green.

A unanimous Landmarks Commission vote has given the century‑old Copley Plaza Hotel local landmark status, triggering design‑review protections for the Back Bay icon.

Site photos show the MBTA wiring two new electric‑bus garages in Quincy and North Cambridge, with chargers, pantographs and safety systems being installed.

Grafton police warn of increased black bear sightings in North Grafton and urge residents to remove bird feeders and secure trash to prevent habituation.

A federal indictment unsealed May 7 accuses members of two Boston gangs of selling guns and trafficking fentanyl; authorities say they seized 18 firearms, dozens of "switches" and over a kilogram of fentanyl.

A Methuen man drew a 10‑year federal sentence after undercover buys uncovered hundreds of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and a 'ghost gun.'

Akamai disclosed a seven‑year, $1.8B cloud commitment; reporting identifies Anthropic as the buyer and shares jumped sharply on the news.

Inspire Brands — owner of Dunkin' and other chains — filed a confidential draft registration with the SEC as it eyes a public listing. The company says proceeds would help pay down debt.

A coyote was filmed trotting along Causeway Street near TD Garden in broad daylight. Officials urge hazing, securing pets and reporting any aggressive behavior.

A new MNA survey finds a majority of nurses report worsening care, understaffing, rising workplace violence and growing AI use that many say lacks training.