Eastern Edge opened Feb. 13 in Kendall Square with nine vendors, two bars and seating for about 275. The MIT-adjacent hall mixes local favorites and new concepts under one roof.

Massachusetts reports a seventh child death due to influenza, with the total flu-related deaths reaching 260 this season. Public health officials emphasize vaccination and pandemic-like precautions.

Retired firefighter Daniel Kennedy died after being hit by a Lowell police cruiser; his contributions as a Marine Veteran and student are mourned. The collision is under investigation with no word on charges.

Two men face charges for distributing counterfeit pills with methamphetamine in Massachusetts after an investigation and undercover operations led to their arrests.

Governor Maura Healey announced a ChatGPT-powered assistant for state employees, promising training and privacy safeguards as the tool is phased into agencies.

A Cumberland County sheriff publicly rebuked ICE after agents arrested a corrections recruit — ICE pulled detainees and subpoenaed the jail’s employment records.

Chicago investor Mesirow paid $218M for Twenty20, a 355-unit tower in Cambridge Crossing, adding a near‑fully leased building to its growing multifamily fund.

Grafton police posted registry records and photos naming four Level 3 sex offenders in and around town and urged parents to stay alert.

Somerville police say they are investigating a cluster of residential break‑ins in the east end and urged neighbors to secure homes and share any footage.

The Boston Symphony and New England Conservatory launched 'BSO x NEC' at Symphony Hall, promising shared programming, masterclasses and a free youth chorus.

U.S. Attorney Leah Foley says about 850 habeas petitions have landed in Boston federal court since January 2025 — a roughly 12,000% jump from 2024 amid ICE enforcement surges. The spike has attorneys and judges racing to sort jurisdiction and due process questions.

Worcester police executed a Pilgrim Avenue search warrant Thursday and seized dozens of firearms, a 3D printer, suppressors and hundreds of rounds; one man was arrested.

Massport unveiled a $4.1B five‑year plan that funnels the largest share of funding into Logan ground‑transport upgrades and a new Terminal E garage.