Boston celebrates Lunar New Year with cultural events including traditional dances, concerts, and culinary activities, spanning February into early March.

Massachusetts State Police CINRET conducted operations in Springfield, seizing drugs, firearms, and arresting six, in efforts to disrupt a drug trafficking network.

Boston's weekend weather forecast includes mild conditions with occasional flurries and a 20% chance of snow showers. Sunny skies with highs in the mid-30s to near 40 are expected.

Retired astronaut and Needham native Suni Williams will run the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20 and receive the B.A.A.'s Patriots' Award.

Boston Police apprehended 66-year-old Jose Renderos, a sexual assault suspect from California, in East Boston in a joint operation with state police and U.S. Marshals.

Boston was named the funniest city in America, topping other cities with its high comedy score, numerous comedy venues, and extensive related searches.

A Cheshire contractor admitted diverting more than $500,000 in customer checks into his personal accounts and pleaded guilty to four federal tax‑fraud counts. Sentencing is set for May 19, 2026.

Wonder opened three Massachusetts locations today, adding chef-driven menus, delivery integration and roughly 35 hires per site as it rolls out across the suburbs.

Massachusetts is holding billions in unclaimed property; a local couple's year‑long claim shows why payouts can stall.

State regulators approved Mass General Brigham's plan for a Cambridge ambulatory center to reduce long waits for colonoscopies and routine endoscopies.

Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio sues the state Legislature for not complying with an audit, while AG Campbell declines to represent her, leading DiZoglio to seek court approval for self-representation.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu now supports a strict statewide rent control measure, which could lead to the toughest such laws in the U.S., despite previous opposition due to concerns about housing production.

Ballistic evidence was recovered after reports of shots fired near Monument Street in Charlestown; police say there were no injuries and no arrests as detectives investigate.