Zach Bryan paid $12.1M for Jack Kerouac’s original 120‑foot On the Road scroll and plans to install it at a new Kerouac Center in Lowell. Fundraising and renovations now follow.

Suffolk County prosecutors have dropped the 1985 murder case against Thomas Rosa, who served 34 years in prison. The move follows new DNA testing and a 2023 vacatur of his conviction.

Connecticut-born Fresh Monkee is bringing its protein-shake concept to Southborough, targeting a late-spring 2026 opening in a Route 9–friendly retail strip.

Merlin Labs went public this week via a SPAC merger, listing on Nasdaq under MRLN and closing at $9.03. The Boston startup arrives with fresh capital and a $105M defense contract to accelerate hiring and certification.

Sabrinna Marshall of Springfield landed the first $1M top prize in the state’s new $10,000,000 Cashword scratch-off and took a $650,000 lump sum after buying the ticket at a Big Y.

Prosecutors dropped charges against former Brockton High choir director after the accuser declined to testify. The decision closes the county's criminal case for now.

A Dominican national was extradited March 18 and appeared in Boston federal court accused of laundering proceeds from a call‑center ‘grandparent’ scam that targeted seniors. Authorities say investigators found hundreds of victims and millions in losses.

A federal lawsuit accuses Worcester of routinely dispatching armed officers to mental‑health 911 calls, citing cases where responses allegedly escalated into harm. Plaintiffs say the practice discriminates against people with disabilities.

Federal prosecutors say a Cambridge man ran a multi‑state operation that forced four women into commercial sex and attempted to recruit a fifth. He faces mandatory minimums if convicted.

A large skeleton head nicknamed "Kevin" was taken from Medway Parks & Recreation; detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips.

A three-alarm blaze on Linden Street in Lynn displaced six adults and a child Wednesday; firefighters contained the fire and no injuries were reported.

Marcus Partners closed its largest fund at $875M, overshooting targets and preparing to deploy capital across the East Coast into industrial and multifamily deals.

Photos show police, fire and EMS at a Wareham home after a vehicle struck the residence; officials have released limited information.