Methuen police are investigating a shooting at the Wendy’s on Pleasant Valley Street. Authorities have not yet released details about injuries or arrests.

A late-night Brigham Street blaze is the latest in a string of suspicious fires in Westborough; officials say no injuries were reported and a reward is available for tips.

Ten Boston restaurants were approved this week to upgrade to restricted all‑alcohol licenses, letting them serve distilled spirits across neighborhoods. The moves follow a 2024 law expanding permits.

Monarc Development filed a letter of intent to convert South Boston's Marian Manor into 204 apartments with about 37 income‑restricted units and a new 164‑space garage.

Kawa, from restaurateurs Arnaud Abdoun and Loic Le Garrec, will take over the former FoMu at 655 Tremont St. Menu details are still under wraps but owners promise quality coffee and local ingredients.

Phinista Cafe is opening a third Greater Boston location at Packard’s Corner, bringing its bánh mì, inventive drinks and new breakfast items to Allston. The team hopes to open in about a month as renovations finish.

The DOJ asked a Fort Worth court to compel Rhode Island Hospital to produce records on pediatric gender care, saying the hospital provided only a six‑page response to a wide HIPAA subpoena.

A pilot was rescued after a small plane went into the Quabbin Reservoir near New Salem Friday night. Emergency crews pulled him ashore and he was airlifted to UMass Memorial; the aircraft remains submerged.

Buffalo finished off the Boston Bruins 4-1 at TD Garden on May 1, clinching the first-round series and ending the Bruins’ season. Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson sparked the win.

Mostly cloudy and near 50°F; spotty showers through the commute and heavier rain for Cape Cod tonight.

A registered Level 2 sex offender was arrested after being found in a women’s bathroom stall at Northeastern and allegedly assaulted officers. He is due back in court May 26.

Family-owned Santa Fe Burrito Grill plans a Stoughton outpost at 577 Washington St, expanding the chain's suburban footprint. Details and a 'coming soon' sign have been spotted.

A woman was injured after jumping from a second-floor window to escape a two-alarm house fire on Franklin Street in Everett. Crews had the blaze knocked down by about 12:20 p.m.