Massachusetts Governor Healey announces over $140 million investment for more than 1,300 new homes to address housing shortage, repurposing commercial spaces.

Massachusetts CCC considers freezing new cannabis cultivation licenses and canopy expansion due to falling prices and industry pressure, potentially affecting market sustainability and social equity.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announce a US tour, including a Boston concert, with ticket sales starting February 21. Springsteen's performances are known for engaging with American political themes.

Ciao Restaurant and Bar in Lynn will close Saturday, Feb. 21 after five years. Owners thanked the community and said the business will pass to new operators.

An off-duty Hanover officer was arrested after a Brockton crash that killed a 23-year-old pedestrian. He faces motor vehicle homicide and leaving-the-scene charges.

A stabbing at Braintree's Wollaston Alloys left one man injured and another arrested; the suspect is facing charges including assault with a dangerous weapon.

An arrest has been made in a fatal Pittsfield hit-and-run where William Colbert was dragged for miles. William Gross faces charges including motor vehicle homicide.

Officials investigate a suspicious death in Manchester, NH, where a man with a gunshot wound was found and pronounced dead. No public threat is perceived.

Governor Healey opposes Berkshire Gas's proposed rate hike, which could increase bills by 25% for Western Mass consumers. Her administration is working to reduce energy costs statewide and has previously acted against utility increases.

Chef Tiffani Faison opened Tigerbaby at High Street Place — a counter-service stall serving East and Southeast Asian–influenced dishes for downtown diners.

The BPDA launched its first Planning Academy to teach residents about urban planning. The program coincides with various development projects, including affordable housing in Dorchester and a new dormitory for WIT.

A traffic stop in Chicopee for a faulty headlight led to a chase, crash, and the arrest of Alguile Ramirez for drug possession and traffic violations.

Boston authorities arrested Talik Rashaun Garcia on charges including child exploitation and human trafficking after an investigation led to evidence in his apartment.