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An East Boston father is suing after he says ICE agents arrested and held him for two days despite legal protections. His lawyers filed an FTCA claim alleging profiling and inhumane conditions.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Northmarq arranged roughly $22.9M in Fannie Mae DUS financing for Elora Flats & Townhomes, preserving 104 income‑restricted apartments after Arrowpoint’s purchase.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival returns July 17–19 with world‑class sculptors, food trucks and a Saturday fireworks show.
Pontegadea paid $234M for The Kensington, a 27‑story, 381‑unit tower in Boston’s Theater District — a high‑profile move by Amancio Ortega’s family office.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Three people were injured when a car drove through Beijo Beauty on Newbury Street in Danvers; police have opened an investigation.
Four Winthrop officers were evaluated at a hospital after responding to a fight on Herman Street; one man was taken into custody.
The Massachusetts House added a YIGBY framework to a $561M bond bill, allowing multifamily housing on qualifying faith‑owned land and sending the measure to the Senate.
A 29‑year‑old Boston man was arraigned after officers found a homemade device on an MBTA Commuter Rail train; hazardous‑device technicians neutralized it and no one was hurt.
Food & Drinks in ...
The 13th Boston JerkFest runs July 10–12 at Ohiri Field with live soca and reggae, cook‑offs and a free Community Soccer Fest on Sunday. Organizers say the new site lets the festival grow.
Weather & Environment in ...
Highs near 88°F today with a late‑afternoon chance of scattered storms. Dry, cooler weekend ahead before another hot spell midweek.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Beacon Hill move could let Richard Fields install slot‑style 'historical horse racing' machines at Suffolk Downs and Raynham, promising construction, jobs and a new events fund.
Surprise DPW drug tests, private investigators and arbitration awards have left Medford City Hall divided and the city council moving to cut the legal budget.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Dana‑Farber plans to reopen a radiation oncology clinic at Merrimack Health's Methuen campus, restoring services that were shut in October 2025. The move could shorten trips for many Merrimack Valley patients.
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