U.S. News' 2026 research rankings left Massachusetts without a Tier 1 medical school; Tufts and UMass Chan were the state's highest‑ranked programs in Tier 2.

Worcester police and partner agencies deterred planned street takeovers over the weekend, arresting 12 people and issuing 19 traffic citations and warnings.

The Federal in Waltham closed on April 2, with owners citing rising costs. The sister Stazione di Federal will honor outstanding gift cards.

City Manager Fidel Maltez has proposed raising inclusionary‑zoning thresholds and lowering fees to attract development and bolster school funding amid enrollment losses.

The New England Police Benevolent Association demanded Mayor Brian A. DePeña resign after a video and alleged secret audio from inside Lawrence City Hall surfaced; the union wants recordings preserved and an investigation.

A backdoor front will drop coastal temperatures this afternoon and rain returns late Saturday into Sunday.

Grafton police say thieves are using Facebook Marketplace listings to scout motorcycles and ATVs. Sellers are urged to strip photo metadata and meet buyers in public or police lots.

The Massachusetts DPU ordered income‑based tiers for energy discounts and opened a probe into delivery charges as lawmakers and advocates warn of higher bills. Regulators say the moves aim to curb volatility while balancing climate goals.

A judge ordered a buccal DNA swab for Kevin Kangethe as prosecutors press evidence in the fatal stabbing of nurse Margaret Mbitu, whose body was found at Logan.

A Mattapan psychiatrist got eight months in federal prison after pleading guilty to smuggling more than 100 endangered‑animal parts, prosecutors say. He was fined $75,000 and agreed to forfeit the collection.

Aatma’s pop-up inside Widowmaker Brewing has packed Brighton’s taproom with spicy mashups and standing-room-only nights. The Aatma burger and General Rao’s chicken are selling fast.

A Chelsea federal office building that houses the FBI sold for $135 million, a rare high‑value trade as Boston’s office market struggles.

Dalia opens in South Boston with Josper grills, tapas and paella inside a lavish, rooms‑within‑rooms dining space from Broadway Restaurant Group. The kitchen will add daytime cafe service in the months ahead.