MA Judge Helped Man Escape ICE, Feds Say: Patch PM

Welcome to Thursday's Patch PM. These were the top headlines from across the Massachusetts Patch network today:

Newton Judge Indicted, Accused Of Letting Man Escape ICE

Newton District Judge Shelley Joseph was accused of allowing a man set for deportation escape her courtroom through a backdoor.

Gender-Neutral Birth Certificate Option Approved By MA Lawmakers

The Massachusetts Senate approved a plan to add a gender-neutral option for birth certificates, driver licenses and permits.

The Improper Bostonian Magazine To Stop Publishing

"The company has had a great run and we're hopefully leaving this incredible city better and brighter since our inception in 1991," the publisher said.

Stop & Shop Says It Lost $100M During Worker Strike

Union members voted Wednesday to approve a new three-year contract. The contract includes wage increases and no changes to healthcare.

2 Dead In Quincy After Driver Hits Neponset River Bridge

Two people are dead after a car crashed into the Neponset River Bridge in Quincy, State Police said.

Wiz Khalifa’s Summer Tour Is Coming To Massachusetts

Ariana Grande and Wiz Khalifa are playing concerts in the Boston area this summer.

Teen Thrown From Bed Of Pickup Truck In Tyngsborough

The 17-year-old was thrown from the truck when the driver attempted to do a donut in a parking lot, police said.

Nashoba Tech School Locked Down As Police Search For Wanted Man

Chelmsford police said they were searching for a man possibly armed with a weapon.

Beverly Will Have Retail Pot Shops This Year: Mayor

The city has already received six applications from companies wanting to open Beverly's first retail marijuana dispensaries.

Tewksbury Man Nabbed In Motorcycle Club Raid

James Snow, 28, is facing weapons charges after being arrested during the execution of a search warrant at the Everett Club.