The Boston City Council supports the HERO Act, aimed to enhance services for Massachusetts' 260,000 veterans, including policy changes and increased benefits.

Jorge Gonzalez was arrested for multiple thefts at a Boston Family Dollar. Facing charges including unarmed robbery and assaulting officers, his bail was revoked with a new $10,000 bond. He'll attend a hearing on February 20.

An Edgartown man received an eight-year prison sentence for a Falmouth bank robbery involving a firearm and a fake bomb.

A traffic stop in Lynn led to three arrests and the seizure of weapons and alcohol after the discovery of concealed knives and a defaced handgun in a vehicle.

Boston Police intensify their search for Martin Shapero, a 78-year-old who disappeared in Roxbury, last seen on Ruggles Street wearing distinctive clothing.

Boston's forecast shows a progression from chilly weather to milder temperatures with highs of 56 by Saturday, little snow expected, and a chance of light showers over the weekend.

Manchester police issued an arrest warrant for Holly Crawford, 39, for allegedly stabbing a woman during an argument, with the victim receiving hospital treatment for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Springfield police arrested a 17-year-old with an ankle bracelet and seized a machine gun and a 50-round drum magazine from him during a vehicle stop.

The Massachusetts Republican Party is relocating its headquarters from Woburn to Boston's West End, aiming to revitalize the party's presence in the state.

The Vialé team plans to open a new restaurant, Althea, in Central Square, Cambridge, promising creative American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo plans to acquire software company Everbridge for $1.5 billion, aiming for a Q2 2024 closure. Despite struggles with profitability and management changes, Everbridge is a leader in critical event management.

Louis Coleman, convicted of the 2019 kidnapping and death of Jassy Correia, is appealing his life sentence, claiming the evidence for kidnapping was insufficient and the jury wasn't presented with evidence to conclude intent.

Harvard University appoints Kenneth C. Frazier and Joseph Y. Bae to its governing board, with their extensive business and leadership experience anticipated to benefit the institution.