Danish biotech Zealand Pharma is opening a Boston research hub to speed obesity drug discovery and expects to hire about 50–100 staff.

The DPU will hold hearings after National Grid filed to raise gas distribution revenue by about $144M (12%). Hearings run March–April and written comments are due April 30.

Nasoya’s $55M expansion in Ayer adds the world’s largest tofu line, lifting output to about 400,000 lb/day and promising local jobs while reopening questions about past odor and hazardous‑waste penalties.

SkinnyPop removed a new dairy-containing White Cheddar from shelves after the bag’s look could be mistaken for the dairy-free version — a real risk for people with milk allergies. Here’s what to check and who to call.

A new Boston Globe investigation and unsealed files lay out how investigators moved from a missing paddleboarder to a murder charge — and why Maine’s mental‑health gap is now part of the story.

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is heading to Framingham — the New York soup‑dumpling brand lists 84 Worcester Rd as a "coming soon" site and local permits show renovations are under way.

Massachusetts health-care spending rose about 5.7% in 2024 to roughly $83.3 billion, surpassing the state's benchmark for the fourth straight year as hospital and drug costs climb.

A Southbridge Street traffic stop led to the seizure of roughly 34 grams of suspected crack cocaine and the arrest of a Worcester man, police say.

Gov. Maura Healey wants to scale Massachusetts’ Early College so high‑schoolers can earn tuition‑free credits, pairing a 10‑year 100,000‑student goal with new grants and budget asks. Supporters praise the payoff; some colleges warn of funding gaps.

A Lowell man was sentenced to five years in federal prison after prosecutors say his phone held more than 5,000 images and a USB drive contained hundreds more. The U.S. Attorney’s Office called the case part of Project Safe Childhood.

Rain flips to sleet and wet snow this afternoon; expect slushy roads and gusty winds across Boston.

A Londonderry man died after his car was rear-ended on I-93's southbound breakdown lane; state police say the crash is under investigation.

Federal agents detained a 14-year-old in Marlborough; her lawyer and Rep. Lori Trahan say she should be released as a federal hearing approaches.