A jury cleared 18-year-old Iram Allen of second-degree murder in the 2023 convenience-store stabbing that killed 17-year-old Daniel Marquez Santeliz. The verdict came after a nine-day trial that restricted gang evidence.

The former head of Quincy's elder services returned to federal court as a change-of-plea hearing approaches. Prosecutors say he misused city funds meant for seniors.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu extends the city's fare-free bus service pilot on Routes 23, 28, and 29 until end of June, with observed benefits like increased ridership and reduced commute times.

Boston Police arrested a suspect for bike theft near TD Garden on February 19, 2026, aided by the victim's real-time tracking of the stolen Blue Bike.

Fitchburg and state officials are investigating three suspected arson fires causing injuries and displacement. A joint task force is seeking answers and offering a $5,000 reward for information.

A 14-year-old has been arrested for assaulting a man at Back Bay MBTA station during an attempted robbery, with the victim sustaining a forehead laceration.

Berklee associate professor Dr. Chelsey Green was elected chair of the Recording Academy board, becoming the first Black woman and the youngest person to hold the role.

A Boston University analysis finds nearly three‑quarters of full‑time working parents in Massachusetts can’t afford center‑based child care. The report highlights deep racial gaps and long subsidy wait lists.

Residents in North Plymouth want the EPA to reassess safety near the Plymouth Harbor/Cannon Engineering Superfund site after Pulte Homes proposed a six‑story, 165‑unit condo. The project faces a Zoning Board review in April.

A propane transport truck crashed at 155 Worcester Street in Grafton; crews are off‑loading the tanker and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Two Medford residents filed federal court papers to stop the city's Values‑Aligned Local Investments Ordinance. Backers call it ethical stewardship; opponents say it's unconstitutional.

Brighton police arrested a 31-year-old suspect after a brief pursuit and recovered property believed linked to multiple vehicle break‑ins. One officer sustained a non‑life‑threatening arm injury.

Drivers in Boston say potholes are getting deeper after late winters, and AAA warns repair bills can run into the hundreds. MassDOT guidance explains reporting and claim rules.