Myles King — charged in a 2021 Milton murder — was arrested in a federal drug trafficking probe; filings say the arrest may violate his pretrial release conditions.

A Medford man was arrested and charged in federal court after prosecutors say his cellphone held thousands of child sexual‑abuse images. Authorities say prior convictions make him a recidivist facing enhanced penalties.

A cluster of unsolved Main South cases from 2002–2007 has drawn renewed attention as investigators and experts weigh whether the deaths of five women are linked. Police continue to ask for tips.

Alice & Monarch opens Friday in Kendall Square, stacking an Italian taverna above a hidden dessert speakeasy that promises theatrical sweets and late‑night cocktails.

Joe's Pizza is opening a Fenway outpost on Boylston near Fenway Park. City filings show about 2,000 square feet with indoor seating and a year‑round patio.

The Pine Bar at Boston Public Market has closed after a dispute over its liquor license left the bar unable to reopen. Court filings and licensing changes have driven the split between the market and the operator.

Greystar and Haseko have begun work on a 189-unit, transit-oriented community at 100 West Street in Needham Heights, with demolition underway and completion expected in fall 2027.

The Boston Globe’s new calculator turns income into town-by-town buying power across Massachusetts — and shows many middle-income households are priced out of Greater Boston.

Town Meeting mapped a 3A multifamily overlay largely over the Tedesco Country Club, satisfying state requirements on paper while leaving actual housing uncertain.

Crews have gutted L Street Diner in South Boston as the eatery is prepped for a remodel; the restaurant's alcohol license was transferred to a Seaport project and no reopening date is set.

A father-to-be from Otis won the top prize in the Massachusetts $2,500‑a‑week scratch game and took a $2 million cash payout. The ticket was sold at a Westfield Big Y Express.

HYM will break ground this year on a 473‑unit apartment tower and a 150‑room hotel at Suffolk Downs, accelerating work around Beachmont Square.

Police recovered a loaded, modified machine gun and arrested five people after spotting a stolen vehicle in Springfield. The weapon was loaded with 24 rounds and had a sear‑selector switch.