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Somerville announced the first group of tenants for its city-owned Armory, pairing longtime arts groups with new makers and studios as officials prepare leases. The selections follow the Armory Master Plan process.
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Leaked Suno source code appears to document millions of scraped tracks and a customer list; affected users say they were not told after a November 2025 breach.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Webster police are asking for tips after an elderly concertgoer was pushed to the ground at Indian Ranch; investigators say the victim received hospital treatment.
Community & Society in ...
EdTrust finds nearly 150,000 Massachusetts students in grades 6–8 and 10 are not meeting ELA benchmarks, with multilingual learners and students with disabilities hardest hit.
Stow Police filed a criminal complaint after an internal probe found a detective accessed the state's law‑enforcement database for non‑policing reasons.
Festival Betances moves onto La CASA's campus for its 53rd edition, bringing music, parade, vendors and gallery tours to Villa Victoria.
Politics & Govt in ...
Boston University’s public tax filing shows an $800K loan to former president Robert A. Brown for a multimillion-dollar condo; two other senior officials also received six-figure property loans.
A 6-year-old fell from a third-floor window on Regent Street in Roxbury; Boston EMS responded and officials released few details.
An exclusive cocktail fundraiser aboard the Pride of Baltimore II kicks off Salem400+ Heritage Days on July 31, followed by a free parade and waterfront festival on Aug. 1.
Parks & Nature in ...
A $730,815 state grant will conserve 800 acres around Stone Mountain in Colrain and Heath, bolstering a larger conservation corridor in Franklin County.
A body recovered from the Connecticut River in Northampton is believed to be a missing 36‑year‑old from Wolcott, Conn. The medical examiner has not yet confirmed identity.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes trapped in Worcester; targeted truck spraying is planned and officials urge precautions for residents.
A man was found with an apparent gunshot wound on Broadway Street and taken to Mass General. Police say there is no public threat as detectives investigate.
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