Federal prosecutors arrested a Carver man accused of running a years‑long dogfighting ring; authorities seized multiple dogs and released images showing kennels.

Rocco’s Sports & Rec, the New York–born sports bar, opens in the Seaport April 23 with a sneak preview April 17 and a menu that leans upscale.

A Dorchester homeowner says a downstairs tenant refused to pay and made her life a yearlong court fight, leaving her with big repair bills and emotional strain. The landlord estimates heavy financial losses after a protracted eviction and subsidy problems.

Charlestown’s Mister Q Cafe is opening a second location on Western Avenue in Cambridge, adding indoor and outdoor seating and extending service later into the evening.

PitchBook/NVCA tallies show Texas startups raised $5.8B in Q1 versus Massachusetts’ $5.3B, driven by several massive defense and robotics rounds in Austin. The reversal highlights how a few big deals can flip statewide VC rankings quickly.

A pre-dawn fire at Boston Medical Center’s Brighton campus knocked out a backup generator and forced the evacuation of ICU patients early Wednesday. Emergency crews moved about eight patients as firefighters worked on scene.

A Roslindale man was arraigned after a January crash that left a 23‑year‑old pedestrian with severe, life‑altering injuries.

Mid‑60s and partly sunny this morning; showers likely after 4 p.m. with a few thunderstorms possible tonight. Coastal fog and choppy harbor seas early.

Winthrop Center sold about 40 condos in 2025 and accounted for roughly half of Boston's luxury transactions as downtown high-end supply swelled.

A Harvard Medical School analysis ties big album drops to a roughly 15% rise in U.S. traffic fatalities, highlighting smartphone distraction as a likely factor.

Usher and Chris Brown announced a 33‑date R&B stadium tour that stops at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 17. Presales start April 21 and general sale opens April 27 at noon.

At Faneuil Hall, Mitt Romney rebuked GOP deference to the president and warned federal Medicaid changes could strip coverage from Massachusetts residents.

Swedish AI startup Lovable opened a Downtown Crossing office at One Lincoln and plans to hire dozens for sales and customer roles.