Dash Bio and Bonito Bio signed full‑floor leases at GENESIS 21 Hickory in Waltham, together adding about 48,127 sq ft of lab space as the Route 128 market shows early leasing momentum.

State public defenders have urged the attorney general to order an independent review of Shacoby Kenny’s December death at South Bay, citing conflicts and worrying witness accounts.

Students, staff and community members rallied at UMass Amherst to oppose a state budget plan that would raise out-of-pocket health costs and limit GLP‑1 drug coverage for many public workers.

Amtrak suspended trains between Boston and New York after overhead power failed Wednesday evening. Travelers can rebook under Fare Protect or request refunds.

Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore calls President Trump’s push to "nationalize" voting unconstitutional and warns proposed changes could disenfranchise voters.

A Cheshire contractor admitted diverting more than $500,000 in customer checks into his personal accounts and pleaded guilty to four federal tax‑fraud counts. Sentencing is set for May 19, 2026.

A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of misdemeanor assault for her role in a chaotic ICE arrest; she was sentenced to probation and community service. The jury acquitted her of interfering with police.

Wonder opened three Massachusetts locations today, adding chef-driven menus, delivery integration and roughly 35 hires per site as it rolls out across the suburbs.

The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded $4.45M in Business Builds grants to modernize manufacturing across Massachusetts, funding projects from fusion to low-carbon steel and plastics alternatives.

Ting Management is planning Tiki Cove at 17 Union Street in downtown Boston; licensing filings show a 19‑seat bar, seasonal patio and a requested 2 a.m. closing time.

Massachusetts is holding billions in unclaimed property; a local couple's year‑long claim shows why payouts can stall.

Recent WARN filings and company notices show Labcorp, Curia and other firms trimming staff across Greater Lowell, adding to months of closures and cuts in the Merrimack Valley.

Kamal Oliver from Mattapan was sentenced to 16-20 years for manslaughter of Xavier Barkon after a guilty plea. The shooting occurred in a car during an argument. Evidence included car rental records linked to Oliver.