A Jamaica Plain mosquito tested positive for West Nile — the first inside Boston this summer. Officials say risk is low but urge repellent and standing-water fixes.

A person was found dead Thursday at Brockton’s Oak Hill Way wastewater plant; police say the discovery is under investigation. No identity or cause has been released.

Southborough police say a Franklin man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly nearly striking officers while passing a traffic stop. Officers found suspected narcotics and dozens of pills in the vehicle.

An East Boston father is suing after he says ICE agents arrested and held him for two days despite legal protections. His lawyers filed an FTCA claim alleging profiling and inhumane conditions.

Northmarq arranged roughly $22.9M in Fannie Mae DUS financing for Elora Flats & Townhomes, preserving 104 income‑restricted apartments after Arrowpoint’s purchase.

The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival returns July 17–19 with world‑class sculptors, food trucks and a Saturday fireworks show.

Pontegadea paid $234M for The Kensington, a 27‑story, 381‑unit tower in Boston’s Theater District — a high‑profile move by Amancio Ortega’s family office.

Three people were injured when a car drove through Beijo Beauty on Newbury Street in Danvers; police have opened an investigation.

Four Winthrop officers were evaluated at a hospital after responding to a fight on Herman Street; one man was taken into custody.

The Massachusetts House added a YIGBY framework to a $561M bond bill, allowing multifamily housing on qualifying faith‑owned land and sending the measure to the Senate.

A 29‑year‑old Boston man was arraigned after officers found a homemade device on an MBTA Commuter Rail train; hazardous‑device technicians neutralized it and no one was hurt.

The 13th Boston JerkFest runs July 10–12 at Ohiri Field with live soca and reggae, cook‑offs and a free Community Soccer Fest on Sunday. Organizers say the new site lets the festival grow.

Highs near 88°F today with a late‑afternoon chance of scattered storms. Dry, cooler weekend ahead before another hot spell midweek.