After nearly 30 years on Hemenway Street, Woody’s Grill & Tap will close on May 28. Owners cite rising costs, pandemic loans and costly upkeep.

House Judiciary Republicans asked Boston police, the Suffolk DA and the sheriff for records on ICE detainers, training and bond policies with a June 10 deadline.

The iconic CITGO sign over Kenmore Square will be dark for months while crews dismantle and lift it higher on 660 Beacon Street as part of a redevelopment project. Suffolk Construction will manage the multi‑month move.

After nearly three years and roughly $19 million, Copley Square's renovated plaza reopens with new paths, shaded seating and a refurbished fountain.

Two Dorchester teens were arrested after police say one punched an officer and officers recovered a loaded, stolen handgun. The arrests followed a Youth Violence Strikeforce patrol.

Regulators approved virtual scratch tickets and two new daily numbers games for the Massachusetts iLottery, clearing a path for the site and app to launch this summer. Officials project meaningful early revenue for state programs.

An explosion during battery testing at Electrochem's Raynham plant prompted a large emergency response; officials say no injuries and all employees were accounted for.

Teamsters Local 170 says Marlboro school bus drivers and monitors walked off Wednesday after the union said NRT's final offer failed to secure affordable health care. Service on NRT-run routes is disrupted as talks continue.

Two West Brookfield physicians and their practice were indicted on illegal‑prescribing and MassHealth fraud charges, according to the Attorney General’s office.

Dozens of invasive Asian carp were found along Leverett Pond's shoreline; state wildlife and environmental police are investigating.

The Governor’s Council voted 4-3 to block Maura Healey’s parole board nominee, Vincent DeMore, setting off a fight over prosecutorial representation and public safety.

Tufts completed a three-peat Sunday, beating RIT 17-11 at Scott Stadium to claim its sixth NCAA Division III title.

Boston police say a months-long probe led to the seizure of more than 644 grams of crack and the arrest of a Brighton man on trafficking charges.