Boston’s poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola and Bing Broderick will open a new bookstore and community space in Dorchester in June, featuring events and a diverse selection of books.

Cambridge's Kendall Square parking meter rates are increasing to $2 per hour, with the upgrade also involving new meter equipment but no changes to the existing payment options.

Harvard student Sungjoo Yoon exposed Rice Purity Test scores from the Datamatch service to highlight data security flaws. Datamatch is investigating and has secured profiles.

A missing 31-year-old woman was found dead in dense woods in New Hampshire after a three-day search, succumbing to cold weather injuries despite rescue efforts.

A Massachusetts K9 unit successfully located an 87-year-old man with dementia who had gone missing in a wooded area, with assistance from State and Russell Police.

A La Esh, an Israeli-Southern BBQ fusion eatery, is set to reopen in Sharon, MA, bringing back favorites like brisket sandwiches and introducing new items like smash burgers.

A dramatic Friday night armed robbery at Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield leads to the quick arrest of suspect Kyle Richard Wilbur by local police.

Harvard professor Raffaella Sadun resigned from the university's antisemitism task force over implementation concerns.

The Boston Police Department hosted a Black History Skate & Trivia Night for over 200 kids, blending fun, education, and community engagement with activities like roller skating, trivia, dancing, face painting, and food.

A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, visible in parts of North America, especially Northeastern regions like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

A customer attacked a McDonald's employee at South Station over a drink lid, using his fists and a cash register as weapons. The suspect was arrested and the employee treated for injuries.

Two suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in a fatal Worcester shooting, facing multiple charges including armed assault and accessory after the fact.

A young girl died and three others were injured in a house fire in Middleborough. The blaze occurred early Saturday and the cause is under investigation.