A SmartAsset analysis finds a single Boston adult needs about $139,776 to "live comfortably," while families need far more as starter homes top $500K. The gap with median pay is widening.

Saugus resident Anthony Carullo claimed $1M on a Mega Money scratch-off and chose a $650K lump-sum; he says he’ll invest the winnings.

The Healey administration and community colleges are rolling out apprenticeship degree programs and grants to train health-care and other in-demand workers.

About 350 students rallied at the Massachusetts State House to protest cuts organizers say would slash summer youth jobs and leave local programs with long waitlists.

During spring break BU removed Pride flags from three campus offices, sparking faculty protests and legal questions about the university’s signage rules.

Two Pennsylvania men say DraftKings and FanDuel's live microbetting features hooked them and cost them six‑figure losses. They’ve sued in Philadelphia seeking damages and an injunction.

Thirteen years after the 2013 Marathon attack, the Martin Richard Foundation and partners are building The FieldHouse+, a 75,000‑sq‑ft Dorchester hub for kids of all abilities.

NECHE has given Hampshire College until June to show it can fix falling enrollment and refinancing woes. Trustees are racing to convert pledges, close deals and avoid probation.

Caregivers and teachers at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton cast a no-confidence vote in the state public health commissioner amid plans to relocate services.

Worcester leaders condemned racist social posts aimed at South High girls basketball players after a playoff loss and said the district will support affected students.

A Quincy woman won $1 million on a $10 Massachusetts Lottery scratch ticket and says she’ll use the roughly $650,000 cash payout to fix up her home. The ticket was sold at a 7‑Eleven that will collect a retailer bonus.

Sabrinna Marshall of Springfield landed the first $1M top prize in the state’s new $10,000,000 Cashword scratch-off and took a $650,000 lump sum after buying the ticket at a Big Y.

Millana Neely‑Ramos won $1M on a Mass. Lottery scratcher and took a $650K lump sum; she says she plans to invest the money and eventually buy a house.