A class-action says Harvard Pilgrim’s mental-health directory lists therapists who aren't reachable; secret‑shopper tests cited in the complaint show ghost rates as high as 81.6%.

A New Jersey firm paid about $50M for a cluster of Newbury Street and Massachusetts Avenue storefronts, adding fresh investor momentum to Back Bay retail.

A Bath man was sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors say he siphoned $225,200 in VA disability benefits from an elderly, disabled veteran. Authorities say he spent some proceeds on a snowmobile and jewelry.

Police taped off a Dorchester block after early-morning gunfire on Dacia Street; shell casings and evidence markers were visible and investigators remained on scene.

Developers revived an 18‑story Hood Park tower at 25 Supertest proposing a 130‑room hotel, 108 apartments and a one‑acre Hood Green.

Arwa Yemeni Coffee’s Coolidge Corner shop opened in April and is already drawing crowds for cardamom‑spiked Mofawer and pistachio lattes. The café doubles as a late‑night, alcohol‑free hangout.

Cool and mostly dry Tuesday in Boston; heavier rain and fog likely Wednesday night into Thursday. MBTA shutdowns may complicate travel.

Dorchester officers recovered an unserialized Polymer80 9mm after a ShotSpotter alert; a 16‑year‑old was arrested and faces multiple firearm charges.

A MassINC poll finds 40% of Bay Staters say their family’s quality of life has slipped, with housing and rising everyday costs driving the pessimism.

More than 60 tall ships, including a dozen flagships, will sail into Boston Harbor on July 11 for Sail Boston 2026. Ships will berth across the city and be open for public tours through July 15.

A large police operation shut down part of Memorial Drive after reports of gunfire near River Street. Authorities say the scene is secure and investigators are on site.

Toll Brothers is reviving plans to convert Heather Hill Country Club into a 384‑unit 55+ community after Plainville cleared a key water and sewer permit.

A young black bear was darted on Walnut Street near Routes 9 and 20 and transported after sightings at the 1000 Boston Turnpike plaza; officials say it was likely recently separated from its mother.