Joe Mazzulla won the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year after guiding the Celtics to 56 wins despite injuries and offseason turnover.

Dash‑cam shows a stolen gray Honda Civic jump a curb and drive on a Revere sidewalk while fleeing police. Authorities later located the car and made an arrest.

An early‑morning traffic stop in Dorchester led to arrests after officers found two loaded handguns, suspected crack and a hunting knife. One 18‑year‑old was ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing.

Warm and humid Wednesday with highs near 80°F; isolated coastal showers possible. Cooler Thursday and steadier rain likely late Friday into Saturday.

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has moved to reclaim tax incentives from 17 companies that missed hiring commitments, naming firms including Novartis and PathAI. The step underscores tighter enforcement of jobs‑based awards.

A two-alarm blaze late Monday left a North Reading house badly damaged while the family was away; no injuries were reported and state investigators are probing the cause.

A Quincy trust claimed a $1M Massachusetts Lottery scratch ticket bought in Somerville and accepted a $650,000 lump-sum payout. The Somerville shop that sold the ticket will get a $10,000 bonus.

A 64‑year‑old Ashland man died after his SUV hit a box truck on I‑93 and struck a rock in the median. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

Two West Brookfield physicians and their practice were indicted on illegal‑prescribing and MassHealth fraud charges, according to the Attorney General’s office.

Anna’s Taqueria opened at 457 West Broadway in South Boston and celebrated with $3.50 super burritos, swag and a Big Papi fundraiser burrito.

Cambridge Friends School will close in June 2027 after enrollment plunged to 43 students. Trustees say they will help students transition and explore ways to preserve Quaker education.

Realtor.com has named Portland–South Portland an "emerging" luxury market as million‑dollar listings and high‑end condos multiply across the city.

Dozens of invasive Asian carp were found along Leverett Pond's shoreline; state wildlife and environmental police are investigating.