State data show six pediatric flu deaths this season and 228 adult fatalities through Jan. 31, with officials urging vaccination and prompt care.

Amtrak suspended trains between Boston and New York after overhead power failed Wednesday evening. Travelers can rebook under Fare Protect or request refunds.

The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded $4.45M in Business Builds grants to modernize manufacturing across Massachusetts, funding projects from fusion to low-carbon steel and plastics alternatives.

Willie’s from BCB3 Hospitality will open at 20 Charles St. with 10–11 inch pizzas, pastas and a concise drink list that includes soju.

Boston man James Schaff, 59, serving time for other offenses, has been charged with two counts of breaking and entering and larceny in Chinatown burglaries from 2021, with DNA evidence linking him to the crimes.

Raising Cane’s says it was hit with an eviction notice after office tenants complained the Back Bay spot “smells like chicken fingers.” The chain says it spent six figures on fixes and is suing to keep its lease.

DHS publicly rebuked Councilor Enrique Pepén after he called an ICE arrest in Roslindale an "abduction," amplifying a standoff between local sanctuary policy and federal enforcement.

Three people were charged by the Lawrence Police for selling counterfeit goods at a flea market, with over $450,000 worth of fake Nike, Adidas, and UGG products seized.

Boston police arrested 58-year-old Michael Browne on drug trafficking charges after over 200 grams of illegal substances were found during a coordinated operation involving multiple districts and the DEA.

The Pentagon will end military training and fellowships at Harvard, citing the school's "globalist and radical ideologies." The change takes effect in the 2026-27 academic year.

The Boston City Council passed a resolution urging the federal government to restore TPS for Haitian immigrants, stressing their importance to the community.

Boston's Mayor's Youth Summit will return on February 21, 2026, facilitating dialogue between young residents and officials to foster civic engagement.

Boston faces a severe snowstorm with 4-8 inches of snow and high winds, followed by an extreme cold advisory with wind chills as low as -20 degrees. Conditions will remain cold but begin to improve midweek with a mix of rain and snow.