Ashraf Youssef of Hopkinton pled guilty to tax evasion, failing to pay $467,000 in excise taxes, and was sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation.

"Forbidden Broadway" returns to Boston's Emerson Colonial Theater with Gerard Alessandrini's satire on musicals, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim.

Cambridge City announces a suspension of government operations, parking meters, and trash collection for Presidents' Day, with services like street cleaning on winter break until April.

Seven students were hospitalized due to a hazmat incident at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, with the cause under investigation. Classes resumed the next day.

Boston police investigate a fatal shooting in Mattapan; the victim died en route to the hospital. The public is urged to provide information anonymously if desired.

Lynn restaurant owner Ilias Mavros has been found dead, prompting a homicide investigation. His nephew, George Fiskatoris, vows to continue the business to honor Mavros' legacy.

Boston anticipates winter storms, starting with a snowy and rainy Thursday and possible significant snowfall over the weekend. The third storm may arrive pre-Valentine's Day.

Boston resident Jose Soto was arrested for fentanyl trafficking by the local Drug Control Unit. The arrest occurred at "Mass & Cass" following suspicious activity.

Bellingham Police issued an arrest warrant for Joseph O'Neill for a large-scale larceny and seek public assistance.

A Southbridge man was convicted for his role in a drug trafficking ring, dealing in fentanyl and cocaine across Massachusetts, marking a significant law enforcement win.

Massachusetts issued a health advisory for marijuana products with excessive mold and yeast, affecting various strains sold between May 2024 and Jan 2025. No illnesses reported yet.

Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation, has joined the Boston mayoral race, challenging incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu on housing, schools, and infrastructure issues.

Boston Police District A-7 hosted "coffee with a cop" at Eagle Hill Café to engage with the community and discuss policing efforts, with Mayor Wu's staff participating.