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Weather & Environment in ...
Mild Saturday turns very cold Sunday with a chance of light snow. Highs near 46°F today and a bitter Monday ahead.
Sunny Friday and a warm Saturday in Boston; light snow is possible Sunday, then an Arctic blast drives Monday lows to single digits.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Sarah Wade’s SJ's opened in the Leather District, offering elevated comfort food and cocktails. The bistro is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Politics & Govt in ...
Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata filed a package that would create a city emergency relief fund, overhaul ZBA rules, and formally recognize Womens History Month.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Private pledges and federal grants have revived proposals for a Silver Line extension, a Lower Broadway busway and a potential commuter-rail stop in Everett.
Patchy freezing fog has left icy spots across Boston this Thursday morning. Expect slippery sidewalks and slower commutes through mid-morning.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Six people were arrested after two men said they'd been held for two days in a Springfield apartment. Police recovered a loaded firearm and drugs during the response.
A Boston judge ruled DHS's third‑country deportation policy unlawful but delayed enforcement for 15 days while appeals proceed. The decision raises fresh legal and political questions.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Two federal suits say AvalonBay and Greystar billed tenants legal fees without court approval, alleging the charges pushed renters to pay and risking displacement.
A brief morning snow will drop 1–2 inches and make roads slushy. Gusty south winds and Small Craft Advisories linger into the afternoon.
A Connecticut man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while clearing snow from his car on the Mass Pike, officials say.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Massachusetts plans to join the GUARDIAN newborn genome‑screening pilot that tests for 450+ treatable genetic conditions. The voluntary program would require state review before enrollment begins.
Klaviyo co-founders Ed Hallen and Andrew Bialecki pledged $6 million to MIT’s delta v accelerator, boosting per-team funding and mentorship to help keep startups in Boston.
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