A Boston Globe investigation found most city council staff are temporary, with uneven pay, few leave protections and routine short-term reappointments.

State police are investigating after a passenger said a rideshare driver assaulted them before a Logan Terminal C drop-off. The passenger was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Nine RAF jets flew over the Massachusetts State House Thursday, painting the sky red, white and blue for America’s 250th. The Red Arrows will return Saturday for SailBoston’s Parade of Sail.

A Medway woman was arrested after being found partially naked in a park bathroom while a youth camp attended; she faces lewdness and resisting charges.

Cambridge police arrested a 52-year-old Somerville man after a shoplifting call at Alewife; officers say they found a loaded handgun and suspected drugs.

A man was shot Thursday night in Downtown Crossing and taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Police are investigating.

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.