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.

Acton’s Crossroads Cafe will close this Saturday after 38 years, leaving behind hearty steaks, lobster rolls and decades of neighborhood memories.

Lane shifts and a temporary sidewalk closure on the Basiliere Bridge will affect downtown Haverhill traffic this week as crews install safety equipment.

A 15-year-old was arrested after a shooting at the Burger King lot in Dorchester; police recovered a loaded 9mm and the injured teen is expected to survive.

A large pig has been seen wandering Bridgewater this week, with neighbors sharing video and reports placing it on High Street. Police urge residents to report sightings.

Mayor Michelle Wu is emphasizing treatment diversion and expanded outreach at Mass and Cass, backed by a proposed $4M in state funding. Critics warn the 'detox or jail' posture could drive people from services.

Waterville police arrested a 19-year-old New Yorker on a second-degree homicide warrant after a Friday search; he’s being held in Kennebec County while New York seeks extradition.

Boston’s first recreational dispensary quietly closed its Grove Hall shop after lawsuits and a $2.2M judgment, leaving employees locked out and vendors unpaid.

The Boston Globe’s 2026 Top Spots list names 47 Greater Boston communities and shows how more listings, new zoning rules and high rates are reshuffling local housing markets.