La Tavernetta by MIDA opens at Clippership Wharf with spritzes, a raw bar and shareable coastal‑Italian plates. The waterfront setting and modest small‑plate prices make it a summer destination in East Boston.

Mayor Michelle Wu backed a bill that would let Massachusetts cities opt in to later 'last call' hours and temporary public-drinking districts for the World Cup summer. The measure is time-limited and faces a tight timeline before mid‑June matches.

A 35,000‑square‑foot substation is rising 105 feet below Kendall Square as part of a $1.84B plan to beef up power for Cambridge’s booming biotech district.

Two men were stabbed near a Brockton playground; one was flown to a Boston hospital and police say the case is under investigation.

After nearly 30 years on Hemenway Street, Woody’s Grill & Tap will close on May 28. Owners cite rising costs, pandemic loans and costly upkeep.

State lawmakers and Cape leaders are reviving plans to run MBTA commuter trains to Bourne, citing existing track and a bill that would push the T to study and start service. The proposal aims to cut congestion and expand access for year‑round workers.

Giovanni “Gio” Bala, 22, was killed after a late-night celebration in Dorchester. Family says he had just completed union carpentry training and was beginning his trade.

A man was wounded after a vehicle standoff and police shooting on Elm Street in Milton. Roads near Nute Middle/High and Milton Elementary were closed while investigators worked.

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hospitalized after an apparent accidental shooting at the mounted unit barn in Acton; injuries are non-life-threatening and the probe is ongoing.

A husband and wife were arraigned after prosecutors say they attacked diners at a Porter Street restaurant with racial slurs, threats and physical assaults.

Barnat Development has launched construction on Holmes Beverly Phase II, adding 52 apartments near the Beverly Depot with Opportunity Zone equity and HUD‑insured financing. Twenty percent of units will target workforce households.

Tuscan Brands will open Buitoni Spaghetti Bar in the former Eastern Standard/Blue Ribbon space in Kenmore Square, promising fresh‑made pasta, one‑pound meatballs and big screens. The restaurant is slated for spring 2027.

Beloved North End bakery Mike’s Pastry will open a Terminal C outpost at Boston Logan this year, promising cannoli, grab‑and‑go items and espresso; no date yet.