Boston City Hall has been designated as a historic landmark, ensuring the preservation of its Brutalist architecture and reflecting the city's commitment to its cultural heritage.

Nashua, NH authorities investigate after a car is set on fire with a likely Molotov cocktail; the fire spread to two other vehicles. No injuries reported; police seek the arsonist's identity.

MBTA plans to increase train speeds on the Red and Orange lines, with hopes of reaching up to 50 mph and 55 mph respectively. These changes will require regulator approval and are part of broader service improvements.

South Yarmouth man gets 45-month prison term for illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty to having a gun as a felon. He had hidden a loaded handgun in a cereal box.

Faith Newton, 56, received a 12-year prison sentence for committing health care fraud and money laundering through Arbor Homecare Services, and must pay $99.7 million in restitution and fines.

A former Bosnian prison camp supervisor was sentenced to 65 months in prison for hiding his role in persecuting ethnic Serbs to obtain U.S. citizenship.

Boston Police seek help identifying a suspect in Roxbury vandalism, circulating a surveillance image for public assistance. The young female suspect wore a black bonnet and sneakers. Anonymous tips can be submitted to help the investigation.

MIT and Caltech scientists have developed a new vaccine designed to protect against multiple coronavirus variants by using nanoparticles with receptor-binding proteins.

A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after his mini-motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla in Taunton, Massachusetts. The crash is under investigation.

Newton City Council enacts a generational ban on tobacco and e-cigarette sales to anyone born after March 1, 2004.

Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston University have organized a tribute to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston, with speeches and performances scheduled for January 25 at BU's Metcalf Hall.

Uxbridge Superintendent Michael Baldassarre was arrested for DUI, driving at 100 mph, and nearly causing a collision; he showed signs of intoxication but pleaded not guilty. His role is under review by the school committee amidst controversy.

The Plymouth Police informed the public that Cortney Lynch, a Level 3 sex offender, is now homeless in Plymouth and stressed its use for safety, not harassment.