Gov. Maura Healey has ordered a study of whether easing the two‑stair code could open small mid‑rise lots to new housing. Advocates point to a 2024 report that estimates the change could unlock roughly 130,000 units in Greater Boston.

State police are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck a trooper with a vehicle mirror while fleeing Encore Boston Harbor in Everett. The trooper was not hurt and the probe is active.

Boston prepares for disruptions due to the Red Bull Cliff Snowboard Event and the Canterbury Street Bridge closure in Roslindale, with traffic advisories and alternative transport recommendations in place.

Governor Kelly Ayotte faces controversy over a proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, NH, with leaks and discord showing clashed views on transparency and prior knowledge of the facility's planning.

Federal attorneys asked a court to compel Harvard to hand over admissions records, escalating a months-long fight over research funding and federal probes.

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to charges including felony strangulation. He was released on personal recognizance with a next hearing on April 1.

Eastern Edge opened Feb. 13 in Kendall Square with nine vendors, two bars and seating for about 275. The MIT-adjacent hall mixes local favorites and new concepts under one roof.

Massachusetts reports a seventh child death due to influenza, with the total flu-related deaths reaching 260 this season. Public health officials emphasize vaccination and pandemic-like precautions.

Retired firefighter Daniel Kennedy died after being hit by a Lowell police cruiser; his contributions as a Marine Veteran and student are mourned. The collision is under investigation with no word on charges.

Two men face charges for distributing counterfeit pills with methamphetamine in Massachusetts after an investigation and undercover operations led to their arrests.

Governor Maura Healey announced a ChatGPT-powered assistant for state employees, promising training and privacy safeguards as the tool is phased into agencies.

A Cumberland County sheriff publicly rebuked ICE after agents arrested a corrections recruit — ICE pulled detainees and subpoenaed the jail’s employment records.

Chicago investor Mesirow paid $218M for Twenty20, a 355-unit tower in Cambridge Crossing, adding a near‑fully leased building to its growing multifamily fund.