A Newton developer wants to convert the brick office block at 7–9 Galen St. into 285 apartments while preserving the historic facade and adding retail and pedestrian space.

After a June sale of the Gordon Building, roughly two dozen Allston shops face steep rent hikes, abrupt parking fees and looming closures. Longtime owners say they can’t absorb the new terms.

Foxborough police are investigating overnight vehicle break‑ins near Mechanic and East streets. Neighbors are asked to check cameras and secure keys.

Roxbury detectives released images after an attempted armed robbery at Quincy and Blue Hill and are asking for tips.

Senate Democrats rolled out a $325.1M 'Mass Wins' package that pairs duplex zoning with AI safety rules and funding for defense and public research.

Baystate Franklin nurses filed a DPH complaint after evening patient transport services were cut, saying nurses are being pulled from bedside and tests are delayed.

Bradley Leal, recently hired Whitman-Hanson coach, was arrested after a late-night traffic stop. Police say his 15-month-old was found alone at his Weymouth apartment.

After six years of fundraising, Boston’s first freestanding birth center broke ground in Roxbury. Organizers say the two-story center will offer midwifery-led prenatal, birth and postpartum care and training.

A Boston seismologist detained in China since 2024 now faces espionage charges, advocates say, after publishing U.S.-funded research on detecting nuclear tests.

North River Leerink withdrew from Somerville's 90 Washington RFP, leaving Wood Partners as the lone finalist and narrowing the city's leverage on parking, open space and affordable homes.

A Methuen traffic stop turned up an un-serialized Glock-style 'ghost' gun and marijuana; a Lawrence man faces multiple gun and motor-vehicle charges, police say.

A WriteAPrisoner listing for Brian Walshe frames him as a widower seeking pen pals, prompting prosecutors and Cohasset officials to warn the public.

Haverhill posted a list of cooling locations for July 14–16, offering daytime relief and an overnight shelter option for seniors, families and people in need.