Boston Landmarks Orchestra is celebrating 25 years with free concerts, neighborhood partnerships, and a serious summer lineup.

A 43-year-old Braintree man is facing three charges after a yearslong Abington investigation focused on alleged conduct reported in 2021.

A fiery overnight crash on Mill Street sent one patient to Lahey's Level I trauma center. Mutual aid helped keep Manchester covered during a second emergency call.

Analog Devices disclosed unauthorized access to company systems after files were stolen. The Wilmington chipmaker has not said what data was taken or whether customers were affected.

Gov. Maura Healey now supports a single-payer health care system, a striking shift as Massachusetts families face the country’s highest employer-based premiums.

A Melrose city councilor has opened Shawbak, a family-run Lebanese kitchen serving shawarma, shakshuka, falafel and handmade pastries.

Vineyard Transit drivers voted to authorize a strike after rejecting a contract offer; union leaders say any walkout could begin after the contract ends July 31. The move raises the prospect of summer bus disruptions on Martha’s Vineyard.

Foggy morning at Logan; heavy rain late Tuesday night into Wednesday with 2–3 inches possible and a risk of street flooding.

District B‑3 officers chased and arrested a Dorchester man Sunday after a loaded 9mm pistol was tossed into a front yard and recovered by police.

Fall River police say K9 Marta sniffed out more than a kilogram of suspected cocaine and a loaded 9mm at a vacant Howland Street home. A man arrested in New Bedford now faces trafficking and firearm allegations.

Somerville approved a body‑worn camera policy and accepted a $231,635 state grant; residents pushed for tighter privacy rules and civilian oversight.

Tradesman opened a Greenway outpost at 176 Federal St., pairing Barrington espresso with an all-day coffee counter and an evening tavern menu. The patio faces the park.

A one‑mile stretch of Cummins Highway in Mattapan has been rebuilt with two lanes, protected bike lanes, raised crossings, a new roundabout and dozens of new trees.