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Roundhead Brewing's Alianza Park Series will pop up across Boston neighborhoods this summer, pairing Latin‑influenced beers with food trucks, music and family programming.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Dedham detectives executed a Bridge Street search warrant and seized fentanyl, cocaine and nearly $10,000; a 43-year-old man was arrested and charged. Task‑force detectives assisted.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sky Nutro picked Milford for a $12M headquarters, relocating 20 jobs and promising about 120 new full‑time positions. The Southbridge gummy maker plans to lease a large industrial space and begin hiring this summer.
Boston Dynamics plans a $100M Waltham manufacturing campus that would centralize Spot, Stretch and Atlas production and could add about 1,250 jobs.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Boston’s new one‑year pilot will let licensed taxis accept Uber and Lyft bookings through their apps, offering upfront fares and a potential earnings boost for cab drivers.
Dozens of guests were evacuated from the TownePlace Suites at Station Landing after reports of a strong chemical smell; two people were taken to hospital and crews called it a hazmat scene.
A person was injured in a stabbing on South Beach Street in Nantucket on June 23; police say a suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Boston police released photos of a man wanted in an early‑morning assault near Faneuil Hall. Detectives say the victim suffered serious injuries and are seeking tips.
A MassDOT report finds fare‑free pilots and new state funding pushed RTA ridership above pre‑pandemic levels and sparked sustained growth across the commonwealth.
Worcester County prosecutors say an Auburn man was indicted in the 2017 death of 7-year-old Jayden Carlson.
A Cambridge fire apparatus mechanic was commended after helping police restrain an armed suspect during a May 11 struggle, the department said.
Community & Society in ...
Boston’s 2026 point‑in‑time census fell to 3,674 people, a steep drop from 5,506 in 2025. City leaders credit rehousing and new supportive housing for the decline.
A 15-year-old bicyclist died Tuesday after a crash near King Street and the I-495 north off-ramp in Franklin. Police say the driver remained at the scene and the collision is under investigation.
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