On the first anniversary of 14-year-old Jason Bernard’s death, family and supporters held a vigil and renewed calls for "Jason’s Law" as schools add mental-health supports.

One person is in custody after a reported shoplifting at South Shore Plaza; two suspects fled toward the Braintree Split and reportedly tried to enter vehicles. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A private buyer swooped in and bought the Lexus tied to Karen Read’s trial after a Woburn auction was canceled for low turnout.

Agilent is investing roughly $40M to double its Chicopee manufacturing site, expanding U.S. production capacity and supporting local jobs.

RoxFilm returns June 18–26 with more than 100 films, opening at the MFA with a Clyde Best documentary and a week of virtual programming.

Massachusetts will activate a public-health emergency operations plan on June 1 to coordinate care, surveillance and safety ahead of World Cup matches in Foxborough.

Quincy mourns active-duty firefighter Neil Leonard, who died of occupational cancer; the union says his death has been designated a line‑of‑duty loss.

After 14 years, Amelia’s Taqueria has closed its Allston Brighton Avenue spot on May 1. A storefront note thanked customers and pointed diners to remaining locations.

More Greater Boston homeowners are keeping properties as rentals. Here’s what matters — ADU rules, security deposits, insurance and the possible 2026 rent‑control vote.

Boston police say a 16‑year‑old was caught with a loaded Smith & Wesson SD9 as he left Community Academy in Jamaica Plain; the state issued a detainer and charges are pending.

Surveillance shows a man trapped at the base of a Davis Square escalator for more than 20 minutes before help arrived. His family is demanding answers.

A duck was found in Salem with an arrow lodged in its bill on Wednesday, alarming residents and prompting questions about how it was injured. Officials say trained rehabilitators should respond.

Harvard released a public database identifying 1,613 people enslaved by university affiliates, a major expansion from 2022. Researchers say the list is a starting point for years of genealogical work and descendant outreach.