A $22M Beacon Hill sale has renewed scrutiny of Boston's property assessments, with local analysis suggesting luxury homes may be underassessed and shifting the burden.

Multiple cruisers and crime-scene tape closed Christopher Street in Dorchester overnight. Officials had not released details and the situation remained developing.

Blizzard Warning in effect for Boston starting Sunday night. Expect heavy snow, damaging winds and coastal flooding into Monday.

A powerful coastal storm is likely Sunday, February 22 into Monday, February 23 with 6 6 inches possible, gusty winds and coastal flooding risk.

Wareham police say a Feb. 20 search-warrant operation led to the arrest of a 37-year-old and the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, pills and cash.

Fall River police say 36-year-old Kyron Simmons is wanted after a Feb. 3 incident where a Labrador was shot at Sunset Hill; an arrest warrant lists gun and animal-cruelty charges.

A jury cleared 18-year-old Iram Allen of second-degree murder in the 2023 convenience-store stabbing that killed 17-year-old Daniel Marquez Santeliz. The verdict came after a nine-day trial that restricted gang evidence.

A Boston University analysis finds nearly three‑quarters of full‑time working parents in Massachusetts can’t afford center‑based child care. The report highlights deep racial gaps and long subsidy wait lists.

Drivers in Boston say potholes are getting deeper after late winters, and AAA warns repair bills can run into the hundreds. MassDOT guidance explains reporting and claim rules.

A wintry mix on Friday will make the afternoon and evening commute slick.

Weymouth resident Joseph Hennessy claimed a Lucky for Life prize and took a $390,000 lump sum to help his family.

Victorian 'painted lady' house for sale in Newton Center for $2.995M, featuring modern amenities and historic charm.

MassDEP introduces a real-time ocean monitoring system in Boston Harbor to enhance maritime safety and prevent oil spills, featuring data on water currents and weather conditions.