The James Pub & Provisions in Needham plans to open a second location in Essex, replacing the former Village Restaurant on Main Street, aiming to offer modernized comfort food with Irish influences.

MIT engineers developed a 3D method to study the mechanics of landslides and earthquakes, focusing on granular materials; a technique offering insights into predicting such natural disasters.

A Dorchester man received a 17-20 year sentence for manslaughter in a 2020 July 4th shooting that killed a woman. Kristian Maraj fired into a crowd during a celebration, causing the death of Felicity Coleman.

Keolis proposes battery-operated trains for Boston's commuter rail, promising increased service frequency and reduced emissions, aiming for implementation by 2027.

A Nashua man, James Thompson, was arrested for a gunfire spree and kidnapping, facing multiple charges, including reckless conduct and criminal threatening.

The Boston Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate a suspect involved in multiple vandalism incidents in Roxbury, with two occurrences captured on camera.

Two men were arrested by Worcester's Vice Squad for suspected drug trafficking, possessing substances like cocaine and fentanyl, after a sting operation on Boylston Street.

Brockton High School's drama club won the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild drama festival with their performance of "Charley's Aunt," sharing the title with St. John's Prep and Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.

The NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds are being held at the TD Garden in Boston, featuring the UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs, followed by Iowa State Cyclones vs Illinois Fighting Illini.

One person died in a fire at a Newton home, with officials urging the importance of working smoke alarms. The cause is under investigation; no foul play is suspected.

A 4-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in South Boston near the Boston Children’s Museum. No arrests or charges have been made as the investigation continues.

The National Weather Service predicts a rainy week for Boston with colder temperatures and high winds, while NBC Boston expects a brisk Easter weekend with the possibility of drier weather.

A bomb threat disrupted a family Pride event at Reading Public Library, leading to evacuation and a police search. The library reopened later with no injuries reported.