A MassINC poll finds 40% of Bay Staters say their family’s quality of life has slipped, with housing and rising everyday costs driving the pessimism.

More than 60 tall ships, including a dozen flagships, will sail into Boston Harbor on July 11 for Sail Boston 2026. Ships will berth across the city and be open for public tours through July 15.

A large police operation shut down part of Memorial Drive after reports of gunfire near River Street. Authorities say the scene is secure and investigators are on site.

Toll Brothers is reviving plans to convert Heather Hill Country Club into a 384‑unit 55+ community after Plainville cleared a key water and sewer permit.

A young black bear was darted on Walnut Street near Routes 9 and 20 and transported after sightings at the 1000 Boston Turnpike plaza; officials say it was likely recently separated from its mother.

A 22-year-old Littleton man was arrested after investigators say a lit firework was thrown at a marked Plymouth police cruiser and detonated near an officer on April 19.

A unanimous Landmarks Commission vote has given the century‑old Copley Plaza Hotel local landmark status, triggering design‑review protections for the Back Bay icon.

TD Bank will consolidate Boston operations into Two International Place and expects most Boston staff to work on-site four days a week after the move. The lease nearly doubles its downtown footprint.

A 62-year-old Worcester man, identified as James McGuire, was struck and killed while crossing Hope Avenue on the night of May 10. Worcester police say the Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating.

Site photos show the MBTA wiring two new electric‑bus garages in Quincy and North Cambridge, with chargers, pantographs and safety systems being installed.

Jury selection begins for Alvin R. Campbell Jr., accused in a string of sexual-assault cases; prosecutors say phone videos and DNA tie him to multiple victims.

Dover Saddlery warned state officials that 112 corporate jobs could be cut as the equestrian retailer searches for a buyer.

A Danielle Allen‑led ballot drive to replace party primaries with an all‑party top‑two system has split Democrats, prompted a lawsuit and drawn major donors.