Councilors revived a home‑rule petition to let legal noncitizen residents vote in city elections and referred the measure to committee amid federal enforcement pressure. Supporters say it’s about representation; opponents warn of legal risks.

The City Council approved a $2.1M free‑cash transfer to cover police and fire pay and urged the mayor to freeze new overtime requests amid FY26 budget pressures.

Marcus Partners closed its largest fund at $875M, overshooting targets and preparing to deploy capital across the East Coast into industrial and multifamily deals.

A man was rescued from a Summer Street house fire in Lynnfield after firefighters worked through heavy clutter; investigators remain on the scene.

A 16-year-old from Needham faces murder and gun charges after the Oct. 13, 2025 fatal shooting of Marie Molea-Anthony in Roxbury.

A body was recovered from Fall River's Quequechan River Wednesday; the state medical examiner is examining the decedent while state police and local detectives investigate.

A late-night Dorchester blaze gutted the top floor and roof of a multi-family home, displacing 22 people. The American Red Cross is assisting while Boston Fire investigates.

Northpoint Bible College appealed after its accreditor initiated an adverse‑action notice; an appeal hearing is set by May 15, 2026, and students face possible federal‑aid impacts.

An undercover Worcester sting targeting buyers at a hotel led to five arrests and charges including human trafficking of a child. Local and federal partners say the operation focused on buyers.

A lender consortium led by Redwood and Helix appears set to take ownership of Newton‑managed Office Properties Income Trust in a Chapter 11 restructuring that would cut debt and keep RMR running operations.

Photos show police, fire and EMS at a Wareham home after a vehicle struck the residence; officials have released limited information.

Six Manchester residents were arraigned after prosecutors say they chased and beat a 19‑year‑old at Downtown Crossing and stole his phone.

Weymouth police say a shooting at Webb State Park is under investigation; state police detectives are assisting and officials say there is no ongoing threat.