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.

Massachusetts approves regulations for pilot programs offering three-year degrees and other innovative higher education models aimed at reducing costs and accelerating graduation.

Takeda is marketing nearly 449,140 sq ft of Cambridge lab and office space for sublease as it consolidates into a new Kendall Square campus, altering local leasing dynamics.

About 20 volunteers with the Boston Cyclists Union shoveled parts of Commonwealth Avenue’s protected bike lane after repeated plow passes left five-foot snowbanks. Advocates say the work exposed gaps in winter maintenance policy.

Jimmy Eat World is celebrating their album "Bleed American" with a 25th anniversary tour, including over 30 shows in North America and the U.K., with various support acts.

MBTA's Haverhill Line service was disrupted after a pedestrian was struck by a train, leading to an investigation and temporary suspension of rail service.

Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the dedication of Twelfth Baptist Church Square in Roxbury, unveiling a new historic marker to honor the church's legacy.

Four Massachusetts State Police Academy staff are charged in relation to the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia after a boxing exercise. Involuntary manslaughter and perjury are among the charges.

Boston firefighters extinguished a fire at 667 Adams Street, with one firefighter injured and no residents displaced. The cause is under investigation.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's administration is undertaking a substantial renovation of White Stadium in partnership with Boston Legacy FC and other private entities, involving a combined investment of over $442 million.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declares a state of emergency due to extreme cold, opens warming centers, and encourages residents to protect against hypothermia and frostbite.

MBTA unveiled a refurbished locomotive honoring the New Haven Railroad, showcasing historical colors and featuring modern upgrades, highlighting New England's transportation heritage.