A dog named Tatum was attacked by a coyote outside its Cohasset home but was rescued by its owner, Nathaniel Palmer. Palmer now advocates for pet safety at night.

Harvard University President Claudine Gay is resigning amidst controversies such as mishandling antisemitism claims and alleged plagiarism in her work.

A portion of the Green Line's E Branch was shut down due to an accident near Back of the Hill, with services between Heath Street and Brigham Circle suspended. The MBTA recommended Route 39 Bus as an alternative. Service has since been restored.

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding Harold Brown, a missing 75-year-old man with health issues, last seen in Roxbury on New Year's Day.

A couple was arrested for assaulting a 72-year-old man who criticized them at a subway station after the male was seen urinating on the platform. The elderly victim was hospitalized with a head injury.

One person died and up to 40 were displaced in a Cambridge apartment fire, which also resulted in minor injuries to a firefighter. The cause is under investigation.

Boston Police investigate a non-fatal shooting of a woman on Washington Street in Dorchester; no arrests have been announced amid increased violence in the area.

Three suspects were arrested in Dedham after striking a Massachusetts trooper with a car door during a Boston traffic stop; the trooper was not seriously injured.

Boston Police hosted a New Year's Eve screening of "The Color Purple" for seniors in Mattapan, fostering community bonds beyond traditional policing roles.

Boston celebrated New Year's Eve with "First Night Boston" at City Hall Plaza, featuring a carousel, a protest for peace in Gaza, and assurances of public safety. The event offered arts, entertainment, and ended with a fireworks display.

Boston welcomed its first newborns of 2024, with three girls born at midnight. Selena was born at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Emily Margaret and Ophelia were born at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Worcester Police arrested 35-year-old Tommie-Lee Goddard for an armed robbery at a Flower Shop on Stafford Street after identifying him and issuing a warrant.

Boston25News reports on MBTA Transit Police's request for public help in solving the 15-year-old cold case murder of Devonte Franklin, stabbed on a city bus in 2008.