Michelle McSweeney was celebrated as she left her preschool for the last time this week, after 40 years of teaching.

Few actors embodied gritty cool like Michael Madsen. His death at 67 marks the end of a one-of-a-kind Hollywood presence.

The agency recently awarded contractor Joseph M. Sanzari Inc. an $80.7-million contract to repair 11 bridges in the phase one ...