Governor Healey opposes Berkshire Gas's proposed rate hike, which could increase bills by 25% for Western Mass consumers. Her administration is working to reduce energy costs statewide and has previously acted against utility increases.

Chef Tiffani Faison opened Tigerbaby at High Street Place — a counter-service stall serving East and Southeast Asian–influenced dishes for downtown diners.

The BPDA launched its first Planning Academy to teach residents about urban planning. The program coincides with various development projects, including affordable housing in Dorchester and a new dormitory for WIT.

A traffic stop in Chicopee for a faulty headlight led to a chase, crash, and the arrest of Alguile Ramirez for drug possession and traffic violations.

Boston authorities arrested Talik Rashaun Garcia on charges including child exploitation and human trafficking after an investigation led to evidence in his apartment.

Boston’s inaugural MICHELIN entries left a big mark for Asian restaurants — a South End omakase took the city’s only star while Bib Gourmands highlighted Uyghur, Hunan and Thai kitchens. The honors have already tightened reservations across neighborhoods.

Spotty freezing drizzle or flakes could leave untreated surfaces slick Tuesday morning in Boston. Expect patchy fog and a high near 37°F.

Stop & Shop and UFCW locals approved new four‑year contracts covering roughly 28,000 workers across New England, avoiding a strike and preserving key benefits.

Three multinational teams are bidding to run Boston’s commuter rail. The award will shape electrification, schedules and who manages one of the region’s biggest transit systems.

Voice‑cloned calls and AI job scams are costing consumers billions. Local experts urge verification and rapid bank notification.

Baystate Health cut 117 corporate roles, will outsource its equipment team and closed a Holyoke warehouse as it tightens operations amid reimbursement pressures.

The Olympia Restaurant, a Greek eatery in Lowell, MA, has permanently closed after over 70 years of service, as announced on Facebook by the Tingas & Cocalis family.

After nearly 50 years, Massachusetts shoe repair shop Footworks is closing, ending its legacy of craftsmanship and customer care.