The Menino family continued their annual Christmas Eve toy drive in Boston, delivering gifts to over 300 families and honoring the tradition started by late Mayor Thomas Menino.

Massachusetts DPH warns of potential measles exposure caused by an infectious visitor in Boston and Westborough, emphasizing vaccination in response to the recent national increase in cases.

Boston experiences a windy Christmas with a high near 40°F, turning frigid at night. The weekend may bring light snow with chilly temperatures continuing.

Boston is experiencing a significant increase in flu cases, with flu-related ER visits also on the rise. Children are severely affected, and vaccination rates remain low. Officials urge vaccination as the best defense against the flu.

Brownstone, a staple in Boston's South End for comfort food, has closed after 15 years. The restaurant cited industry challenges and thanked patrons and staff. Employees will have opportunities at sister venues of Glynn Hospitality Group.

A man posing as an inspection officer stole $600 from a Milford Dunkin Donuts. Police identified Jamal Guinyard as the suspect, who later admitted to the crime.

A Dorchester man is charged with multiple luxury car thefts and assaulting a police officer in Boston. He's held on $10,000 bail and faces various charges.

Boston has introduced new lower rates for its BCCE program, potentially saving residents and small businesses against Eversource rates. The program has saved around $260 million over three years and aims to reduce Boston's carbon footprint.

AG Campbell blocked a HUD policy change, which threatened to increase homelessness, securing a court order to maintain federal funding for Massachusetts' homeless assistance programs.

A Byfield man pleaded guilty to his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation linked to the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club in Eastern Massachusetts.

A Charlton woman, Gina M. Cummings, was charged with bank fraud for allegedly misusing $111,853 in Social Security, pension payments, and COVID relief funds from a deceased individual.

The MBTA announced forthcoming service changes affecting Orange, Blue, and Red lines, and Commuter Rail lines due to inspections and construction projects starting in January.

Boston police collaborated with other agencies to offer emergency response training, including "Stop the Bleed" and CPR, at Heath Street Housing Development.