Judge Tracy-Lee Lyons has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Boston Municipal Court, effective January 1, 2024, succeeding Roberto Ronquillo Jr.

The new restaurant Mothership has opened in Cambridge's Alewife area, offering a variety of dishes and a cozy atmosphere. It shares its location with Revival Kitchen and aims to be a neighborhood hangout.

The U.S. Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit against Steward Health Care for alleged Medicare fraud through illegal financial arrangements with physicians.

Arthur Waters receives a life sentence without parole after being convicted of first-degree murder and other charges for a 2021 incident in Springfield.

Massachusetts synagogues received bomb threats on December 17, prompting state police and anti-terrorism units to conduct sweeps; no explosives were found.

Four people were stabbed at a Boston hotel; a suspect is in custody, and the victims have non-life-threatening injuries. Details of the incident are still unclear.

Heavy rains and strong winds hit Boston, with the National Weather Service predicting conditions to improve by evening; cooler temperatures to follow.

Needham's Latina Kitchen & Bar is closing on December 17, set to be replaced by The Common Room. Co-owned by Antonio De Trizio and Luma Marcaccio, the restaurant offered Mediterranean and South American fusion since 2019.

Researchers at MIT and the Chinese University of Hong Kong improved optical device production using a machine learning-based method, enhancing alignment with design specs.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell joins a 20-state coalition to support blocking an Arkansas law that bans gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth.

Manchester Police seek Mistie Donoghue Bourgeois for antique medals theft; Dennis Higgins charged with criminal trespass in related September break-in.

A Boston family is suing Boston Public Schools and others, claiming their 9-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by another student on a bus over a seven-month period.

Boston Police officers joined city officials and Senior Center staff to host a Christmas luncheon for seniors, fostering community spirit with a meal, live music, and dancing.