A federal judge has allowed two senior DCF officials to face a jury after the midnight removal of two Waltham children. The decision revives debate over when caseworkers can act without a judge.

New data show long-term renters in pricey metros like New York and Los Angeles face a rare kind of lock‑in: their current units are often the only affordable option left. Experts say stronger tenant protections and more affordable supply are the fix.

A Tufts analysis finds proposed changes to Massachusetts' Chapter 62F could make rebates larger and more frequent, complicating Beacon Hill’s budget choices.

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.

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was arrested in Boston after officers say they found him slumped in his BMW; he was arraigned on OUI charges and pleaded not guilty.

Plymouth police say a man held his estranged wife at knifepoint on Clark Road; officers rescued the woman and four children before arresting the suspect. He was arraigned in Plymouth District Court.

A woman was seriously hurt in a Chelmsford parking-lot hit-and-run Wednesday. Police arrested a Clinton man who now faces multiple charges.

A state rule can return part of the gas excise to Mass Pike users — but strict timing and receipt rules make the refund a paperwork slog. Here's how it works and how to apply.

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

A daytime robbery at Boston Convenience left a cashier shaken after a man held her at knifepoint and fled with about $900.

Mild this afternoon with highs near 64°F. Rain moves in late Thursday night into Friday, bringing patchy fog and slick roads.

Two men were arrested after a Dorchester crash that turned into an assault; authorities also noted a federal guilty plea in a separate Hyde Park gun case.