A 15-year-old was arrested after officers found a handgun in a backpack in Dorchester; a missing 14-year-old was located and returned to guardians.

The state's top court heard arguments about whether 18‑ to 20‑year‑olds can obtain handgun licenses — a decision that could ripple through prosecutions and the 2026 ballot.

Clear but bitter Monday in Boston; highs near 26°F. Tuesday brings a tricky mix starting as snow, then freezing rain before changing to rain.

Sudbury Police say Department Assistant Owen Gerow, deployed with the U.S. Navy, sustained minor injuries after missile impacts overseas. The department asked for privacy and support.

Somerville's YMCA will rebuild its Highland Avenue campus but redesign plans to leave one family's house standing, cutting how many affordable apartments it can add.

Two founders who sold companies to Framingham-based Alira Health say CEO Gabriele Brambilla misrepresented finances and an imminent IPO; federal complaints were filed in February.

A narrow City Council vote put the Blue Hill Avenue center bus lane into committee as neighbors and riders argue over parking, safety and equity.

A major institutional investor says he’s delaying new Boston projects, blaming city policy and a looming statewide rent‑cap ballot. The pause could squeeze financing for projects in the pipeline.

Logan Airport has rolled out TSA PreCheck Touchless ID in three terminals, letting opted-in PreCheck flyers verify identity with a facial scan while privacy questions linger.

Officials traced a 'concerning' social post to a Bellingham residence and identified a juvenile; the district increased security and police said there’s no immediate danger.

Westport police arrested a 20-year-old after a 15-year-old was shot at a home on Eddy Drive; detectives say warrants turned up drugs and a Polymer 80 “ghost gun.”

Pepperell sued six industrial companies in federal court, alleging decades of PFAS pollution and seeking roughly $30M to fix the town’s water system.

Crews battled a Sunday morning structure fire on Dudley Road in Townsend; state fire investigators were called to the scene and there were no immediate reports of injuries.