City councilors filed an ordinance to raise rental registration and inspection fees and increase fines for violations as part of a push to hold negligent landlords accountable. Stakeholders will get a chance to weigh in at committee hearings.

Avalyn’s Nasdaq debut raised about $300M and the stock jumped 64% to close at $29.49 as the company advances inhaled therapies for pulmonary fibrosis.

A family-run Ethiopian spot in Watertown Square that opened in August offers generous platters, homemade t'ej and a cozy, incense-tinged dining room.

Figaro’s is opening a Fenway location at 92 Peterborough, the family shop says in a “coming soon” post.

Governor Healey announced $70M in grants to expand career-technical programs at 28 schools statewide, funding new labs, equipment and up to 2,500 vocational seats.

A 20,000-square-foot food hall quietly opened May 1 on Brighton Avenue in Allston, bringing roughly 16 Asian-focused vendors and seating for about 200. The market pairs neighborhood concepts with a few international chains and a stage for live programming.

Santander reversed a denial and returned $39,040 to a Foxboro couple after NBC10 Boston found eight fraudulent checks cashed across several states.

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George led the 76ers to a 106–93 Game 6 win in Philadelphia, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 at TD Garden on Saturday.

Mayor Wu signed a home‑rule petition to let Boston levy a 2% transfer fee on sales above $2M to fund affordable housing; the measure now heads to the statehouse.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 61°F. Rain likely Saturday night into Sunday, heavier on Cape Cod.

Federal marshals and Lowell police are searching for Paul Lowe, wanted for escape and believed to be in the Merrimack Valley. Authorities warn not to approach; tips: 1-877-WANTED2.

A crash on Washington Street in Wellesley’s Lower Falls closed a stretch of road Thursday afternoon and prompted an ongoing police investigation.

Julian Edelman says he was cut out of the sale of Boston ad agency Superdigital and is asking a court to recognize he held a partnership stake.