Police say a vehicle fled before officers arrived on Shirley Street; no arrests have been made and detectives are investigating.

A Greenfield man faces felony charges after an armed assault at Roberto’s Pizzeria left a 60+ customer airlifted to a hospital; officials arrested a suspect overnight.

Federal prosecutors say six people were indicted after more than 260 UPS packages shipped from California to Massachusetts were intercepted, revealing about 12 kg of cocaine and 1 kg of fentanyl.

Mayor Michelle Wu named Rodney Marshall Boston's next fire commissioner, making him the first African American to lead the Boston Fire Department.

Mayor Michelle Wu will speak at the Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club in Dorchester at 10:30 a.m.; her office has released no details. Local context and how to watch live.

Dozens of Lynnfield parents demanded tougher discipline after multiple racist incidents at the middle school; the superintendent apologized as the district moves to rewrite handbook rules.

Uber will run scheduled shuttles between Cambridge/central Boston and Logan with half‑hour departures and a promotional $3 fare in week one. Seats are reserved in the app.

State bills would require sensors on school buses to detect people near doors and create grants to help districts install the systems. Proponents say the tech could prevent tragedies at pick‑up and drop‑off.

A federal appeals court revived Teva’s patent fight with Eli Lilly and sent the case back to Massachusetts, reopening a dispute that once produced a $176.5M jury award.

KERO+ Homemade Bites is moving into 374A Medford Street near Gilman Square, promising Brazilian coffee, coxinhas and pães de queijo as renovations finish and permits are finalized.

Patchy fog and light rain this morning with highs near 56°F. Chance of evening storms; a strong cold front brings rain Sunday and much cooler, blustery Monday.

Gov. Maura Healey and DESE told schools to investigate AI-generated "deepfakes" of minors and follow reporting, support and evidence-preservation protocols.

A Methuen High teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district investigates complaints involving a minor.