Federal court filings name a Queens woman as the dispatcher behind a network of residential brothels in Allston and Brighton; investigators say phone data and supermarket video helped lead to her arrest.

Federal safety officials say about 1.72 million Cuisinart grill brushes may shed metal bristles, posing an ingestion risk; Conair will offer refunds.

A $16M campaign at Cooley Dickinson has closed, funding a roughly 40% expansion of the Emergency Department along with new behavioral‑health rooms and a 'You Are Welcome Here' plaque.

Newly released body-cam clips revisit a 2020 South End shootout involving Tyler Brown and have renewed scrutiny of his earlier sentence.

Reports say the Celtics have agreed to send Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks, a move that would retool Boston’s championship window.

A 55-year-old man was stabbed in Fairhaven Wednesday; a 42-year-old woman has been arrested and faces charges including assault with intent to murder.

Veteran point guard Mike Conley is reportedly joining the Boston Celtics on a one‑year deal, adding playmaking and leadership as he chases his 20th NBA season.

A teacher at the James F. Condon School in South Boston was placed on leave after a reported classroom restraint; Boston Public Schools says it is investigating. The case follows prior scrutiny of restraints at the school and state rules that strictly limit their use.

A Brockton man accused of raping a 13‑year‑old is due to stand trial Aug. 10, 2026. He has been held since his September 2024 arrest on multiple felony counts.

A Lowell man pleaded guilty in federal court after undercover buys and a search that uncovered more than two ounces of crack, prosecutors say.

Milton's Blue Hill Observatory was closed after overnight vandalism damaged the historic tower; crews and state police are assessing repairs ahead of a possible Friday reopening.

A former Framingham service station has been remodeled into an Alltown Fresh outpost serving avocado toast, quinoa bowls and specialty coffee alongside EV chargers.

A 59-year-old Attleboro woman was indicted Monday in the 1985 Mansfield newborn case; arraignment is scheduled in Fall River Superior Court.