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Crime & Emergencies in ...
An early‑morning rollover on Route 20 in Shrewsbury killed one person and shut Hartford Turnpike for hours. Crash reconstruction teams are investigating.
Lowell police say they arrested a man Friday tied to roughly 15 vehicle break-ins; investigators credited videos posted online. Tips can be phoned in to the department.
Boston firefighters extricated a 51-year-old woman from under a Red Line train at Andrew Station Friday; officials said she was conscious when taken to hospital.
A delivery worker fell roughly 20 feet through a roadway grating on School Street and was rescued by firefighters; injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Four adults escaped a two‑alarm early‑morning blaze in Roxbury; firefighters contained flames on upper floors and investigators are on scene.
Food & Drinks in ...
Regina Pizzeria’s Fenway spot at 1330 Boylston St. has closed after owners declined to renew the lease, removing a longtime quick‑service slice window near Fenway Park.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The MBTA says it reached a labor agreement that clears the way to replace the North Station Draw One bridge, a project backed by a $472M federal award.
A 69-year-old woman was struck and killed on Garfield Street in North Providence; police say surveillance video shows she fell into the roadway before the vehicle struck her.
Real Estate & Development in ...
After an ambitious MBTA rezoning, Lexington faces a sudden boom in apartments and condos — and a backlash that has reshaped local politics and planning.
Cambridge and Somerville are financing new schools, parks and infrastructure with debt — and interest payments will total tens of millions this fiscal year. Here’s how it works.
A Suffolk County grand jury returned three indictments against a former Boston school bus driver tied to the April 28, 2025 death of 5‑year‑old Lens Joseph.
Boston police released images seeking help to identify a person wanted in a Jan. 22 armed robbery near Adams and Whitten streets in Dorchester.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Five Boston‑area companies landed on LexisNexis’ Top 100 Global Innovators list — the region’s strongest showing yet across biotech and consumer tech.
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