Video shows a spectator stomping on an Israeli flag near mile five of the Boston Marathon; organizers and the ADL called the display unacceptable.

Preliminary state data show Massachusetts' unemployment rose to 4.8% in February as payrolls fell by roughly 7,200, halting recent gains and sharpening budget worries.

After a 10–17 start the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and multiple coaches, naming Triple‑A manager Chad Tracy interim as the club reshuffles its major‑league staff.

A 67-year-old Somerset man died after his Can‑Am Spyder collided with a dump truck on Route 6 in Swansea; state police and the Bristol County DA are investigating.

Two children were found dead inside a Wellesley home Friday night. State police and local detectives are investigating.

A former Holliston resident was indicted April 24, 2026, accused of obtaining more than $100,000 in COVID-era rental aid and wiring funds overseas and into crypto.

Boston and Lynn police arrested 34‑year‑old Miguel Cabrera on charges including trafficking for sexual servitude. Authorities say the arrest followed a South Boston warrant and are asking for tips.

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 but the Sixers fell 108-100 as Boston’s bench outscored Philly 35-14, giving the Celtics a 2-1 series lead.

Operation Spring Clean Up led to 24 arrests across Everett and nearby cities, with fentanyl seized and several distribution charges filed.

Letitia James joined a 37‑state coalition backing Massachusetts’ suit that calls Kalshi’s sports markets illegal wagers disguised as event contracts.

High Street Place topped USA TODAY's 10Best readers’ poll as the nation’s best food hall. The downtown venue’s vendors, design and events helped clinch the win.

A Springfield man was sentenced to 220 months after prosecutors said he led a violent drug enterprise operating from a Holyoke apartment stash house.

Andre Blanks, 36, was arrested Thursday at Springfield’s Union Station on an extraditable warrant tied to an alleged New York shooting. U.S. Marshals and local police carried out the capture.