Last summer's Joe Ryan near‑miss is shaping Boston's Aug. 3 deadline calculus, and Franklin Arias' promotion raises the cost of buying. The Sox must choose fast.

Several mature trees were removed from the Boston Public Garden after a decades‑old willow snapped into the lagoon. Park stewards say the clearing is part of long‑term tree care and planned replanting.

A state police pursuit on I-93 ended in a crash in Braintree; three people were arrested and authorities reported no injuries.

Happy Rice is opening a Seaport flagship at the former Yoki Express space, promising rolls, nigiri and nutritionist-designed Benefit Boxes and a grab-and-go format. The company says it will avoid gluten, seed oils and refined sugar in its kitchen.

A federal probe led to arrests after a Concord family's vacant lot was allegedly sold with forged documents and a house began going up.

Surging diesel — now above $5/gal in New England — is squeezing Gloucester’s fishing fleet, forcing skippers to cut trips and chase efficiency. Local programs are racing to help.

The Red Sox matched their 1946 franchise mark Wednesday, winning 15 straight with a 6-3 victory at Fenway. Timely hitting and steady pitching pushed Boston into the record books.

The Revolution are closing in on a move for Leeds winger Jack Harrison. The 29-year-old would arrive as a Designated Player with Premier League experience.

Police say a 37-year-old was stopped near Mass. and Cass after officers seized about 19 grams of suspected fentanyl, meth and pills.

Two people were shot early Wednesday inside Victory Bar & Cigar on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. Both underwent surgery and are in stable condition while police investigate.

Morning fog will clear to partly sunny with a high near 85°F; isolated afternoon storms may bring brief heavy rain and gusts.

Longtime Mattapan homeowners say months of blasting, gas‑safety concerns and parking fears have accompanied construction of a 41‑unit affordable complex at Blue Hill Avenue. Residents want better monitoring and more say.

A Broad‑led nonprofit with Boston Children’s and Jackson Laboratory aims to make personalized gene‑editing treatments repeatable and more affordable for rare disease patients.