St. Francis House completed a trauma-informed, multi-million-dollar makeover that adds a clinic, boutique, revamped dining and spa-like showers to its downtown Boston day shelter.

311 reports show needle pickup requests climbed sharply in parts of Boston as buyback funding and outreach shifted. Local crews and new strategies are trying to fill the gap.

A Nantucket resident won the first $2 million top prize on the Massachusetts Lottery's new "2,000,000 Stacked" scratch game and took a $1.3M cash payout.

A tentative deal would boost pay for more than 800 Harvard custodians by about $4 an hour and includes a $500 bonus, following strikes and federal mediation.

After 163 rodents were removed from an Essex County home, the MSPCA and partner shelters listed dozens of rats for adoption while they seek fosters and donations.

Sudbury Police say Department Assistant Owen Gerow, deployed with the U.S. Navy, sustained minor injuries after missile impacts overseas. The department asked for privacy and support.

Plymouth River Elementary in Hingham was evacuated after part of the roof showed signs of structural stress from heavy snow. Students continued classes at Hingham High while crews clear the roof.

Profiles and data show young Bay Staters skipping meals and moving farther out as housing, wages and debt squeeze them.

Woburn enacted a citywide snow‑emergency parking ban from 6 p.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Tuesday as a nor'easter approaches; schools and city services will be affected.

A temporary warming center will open at St. Mary's Church ahead of a winter storm. Volunteers are needed for shift coverage; call 508-922-9032.

Revere declared a snow emergency effective Sunday at 5 p.m.; parking bans on key streets will be enforced and trash pickup will be delayed by one day.

Newton police posted photos of coyotes in the Nonantum neighborhood and warned of increased sightings. Officials urged residents to secure trash and keep pets supervised.

Chelsea has a snow parking ban on even-numbered sides of emergency arteries starting Sunday at 6 p.m.; towing and daily sidewalk fines are possible.