The State Ethics Commission has filed an Order to Show Cause alleging Barre's former DPW superintendent worked hundreds of hours for state agencies while on the town payroll.

Profiles and data show young Bay Staters skipping meals and moving farther out as housing, wages and debt squeeze them.

Ralph's Coffee is opening at 101 Seaport Boulevard, bringing Ralph Lauren’s green‑and‑vintage café look and a menu of espresso and pastries to the Seaport. Hiring appears to be underway.

Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata filed a package that would create a city emergency relief fund, overhaul ZBA rules, and formally recognize Womens History Month.

Rising prices and bigger planned down payments are squeezing Boston buyers. State and city programs plus low‑cost second loans are helping bridge the gap.

Mass General Brigham teams pair gene research with a validated Brain Care Score that studies link to sizable reductions in dementia risk.

Private pledges and federal grants have revived proposals for a Silver Line extension, a Lower Broadway busway and a potential commuter-rail stop in Everett.

David and Ina Steiner settled their federal lawsuit against eBay after alleging a 2019 campaign of stalking and harassment. Court filings say terms were not disclosed.

A 26-year-old was arrested after allegedly pulling a .40-caliber Beretta and threatening a passenger on an MBTA bus; transit police say he has a prior firearms conviction.

Patchy freezing fog has left icy spots across Boston this Thursday morning. Expect slippery sidewalks and slower commutes through mid-morning.

Six people were arrested after two men said they'd been held for two days in a Springfield apartment. Police recovered a loaded firearm and drugs during the response.

Boston police released images after a shoplifting at the Roxbury Snipes; one suspect allegedly brandished a knife. Detectives urge anyone with information to contact District B‑2.

A new statewide survey finds real gains in school buildings, but funding and capacity gaps leave many urban and rural schools behind. Policymakers are weighing reforms.