A family-run Ethiopian spot in Watertown Square that opened in August offers generous platters, homemade t'ej and a cozy, incense-tinged dining room.

Figaro’s is opening a Fenway location at 92 Peterborough, the family shop says in a “coming soon” post.

A $3 million override to shore up Bellingham public schools will be on the June 2 ballot as officials point to rising insurance and special-education costs. Meetings have sharpened the debate over transparency and cuts.

Biogen beat Q1 estimates as Leqembi sales surged 74% to $168M, but the company trimmed full‑year EPS after booking deal‑related charges tied to the Apellis purchase.

The Massachusetts House advanced a roughly $63.3B FY27 budget and voted down Republican tax-cut amendments. The bill now heads to the Senate for its own plan and negotiations.

Weymouth is weighing competing bids from First Student and NRT for yellow‑bus service; the district could save about $1.5M over five years, but drivers fear losing wages and seniority.

Cambridge-based Axoft says it temporarily implanted its Fleuron brain probe in a Shanghai patient and closed a $55M Series A to expand trials and scale manufacturing.

A South End candy shop was robbed at knifepoint Tuesday; no injuries were reported and police are investigating.

La CASA, a $33M cultural center built by IBA, opens May 15 in Boston’s South End with concerts, murals and community programming.

Smoke on the Water will bring post‑oak‑fired pits, pit tours and market‑style meat sliced to order to Salisbury Beach at 34 Bridge Road. Opening date is TBA.

Joel Embiid scored 33 as the Sixers beat the Celtics 113–97 in Game 5, forcing Game 6 in Philadelphia and keeping Philly's postseason alive. Boston still leads the series 3‑2.

David Pastrnak’s overtime goal kept the Bruins alive in Buffalo, a 2-1 Game 5 win that sends the series back to TD Garden for a decisive Game 6. Boston needs cleaner special teams to avoid elimination.

KAC Logistics plans to close its East Taunton delivery station on June 16, with a state notice saying all jobs at 350 Revolutionary Drive will be eliminated. The move follows other local DSP shutdowns this month.