Barrel House Z has closed its Weymouth taproom after nearly a decade; owner Russ Heissner cited rising costs, falling demand and COVID-era debt.

Salem discusses raising fines for uncleared sidewalk snow after pedestrians express safety concerns; city council delays vote to consider impacts and solutions.

William Haney Jr. has been declared unfit to stand trial for a fatal hit-and-run due to mental incompetence. He is charged with the death of art collector John Axelrod and his dog.

The Boston City Council supports a resolution to extend TPS for Haitian nationals, recognizing their importance to the city amid challenging conditions in Haiti.

Wentworth will resume small annual PILOT payments to Boston as the BPDA signs off on a major Pike Residence Hall and a broader campus master‑plan amendment. The deal pairs modest cash with $5.2M in community benefits.

Boston City Council urges a swift reopening of the closed South End Branch Library, acknowledging local advocate Marleen Nienhuis and highlighting the community's need for it.

Boston Harbor Distillery is set to open a beverage garden on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, offering a range of drinks and creating a family-friendly social space.

Gov. Maura Healey has ordered a study of whether easing the two‑stair code could open small mid‑rise lots to new housing. Advocates point to a 2024 report that estimates the change could unlock roughly 130,000 units in Greater Boston.

State police are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck a trooper with a vehicle mirror while fleeing Encore Boston Harbor in Everett. The trooper was not hurt and the probe is active.

Boston prepares for disruptions due to the Red Bull Cliff Snowboard Event and the Canterbury Street Bridge closure in Roslindale, with traffic advisories and alternative transport recommendations in place.

Governor Kelly Ayotte faces controversy over a proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, NH, with leaks and discord showing clashed views on transparency and prior knowledge of the facility's planning.

Federal attorneys asked a court to compel Harvard to hand over admissions records, escalating a months-long fight over research funding and federal probes.

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to charges including felony strangulation. He was released on personal recognizance with a next hearing on April 1.