Milford police and Mass. State Police cyber investigators arrested a 38‑year‑old after a Franklin Street search; he was released on $1,000 bail while awaiting arraignment.

A woman was shot Wednesday evening in Dorchester and taken to a hospital; two people were detained and police are investigating.

Moderna, Praxis and other Massachusetts firms joined a new national alliance pushing a Vision 2030 plan to keep U.S. biotech competitive with China.

Somerville PorchFest returns May 9 with a record 530 performers; the city has added restrooms and tightened rules to handle the crowds.

DNA testing confirmed remains found in Plymouth in March 2025 belong to Sandra Crispo, a Hanson mother who vanished in August 2019. Authorities say the investigation is active.

Beatty Hall’s dining commons was temporarily closed after an inspection found mouse droppings and nesting areas. Wentworth says it is working with its dining provider on repairs and enhanced pest control before reopening.

Boston police released images after a man allegedly pointed a gun and stole a phone and chain in the South End. Detectives ask anyone with video or tips to contact District D-4.

A narrow MVC vote cleared billed as the island’s largest-ever housing project, but sewer limits and court fights could delay move‑ins.

A wrong‑way driver died and a Massachusetts State Police trooper was rushed to a Boston hospital after a crash on Route 1 near the Saugus–Lynnfield line that closed the northbound lanes for hours.

Blackstone’s BioMed Realty locked a $765M CMBS refinance on the fully leased Center for Life Science at 3 Blackfan Circle in Longwood. The deal underscores demand for top‑tier lab assets.

A tree fell onto the Winthrop Elementary School playground Monday, injuring two children and an adult. The playground is closed while investigators work at the scene.

Vertex and Moderna said Monday they are discontinuing the VX‑522 Phase 1/2 inhaled mRNA trial after persistent lung inflammation concerns, ending a potential option for thousands of CF patients.

Tewksbury police de‑escalated a May 4 standoff on March Road after a man threatened others; officers used a less‑than‑lethal round and took him into custody. No injuries were reported.