Councilor Liz Breadon was elected as Boston City Council President in a tight 7-6 vote after Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata withdrew from the race, with Breadon vowing to be a unifying leader amid reports of backdoor dealings.

Governor Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, emphasizing cancer risks for firefighters and promoting screening and prevention programs.

An adult male was fatally shot in a vehicle on Stow Road, Mattapan. Boston Police are investigating and seeking information, with the option for anonymous tips via CrimeStoppers. NTT is offering emotional support.

An elderly man and his dog died in a hit-and-run in Boston's Back Bay. William Henry, 42, has been charged with murder, and the victim's name will soon be released.

The Braintree Police reported a carjacking at an AMC Theater; two juveniles are suspects, thanks to a witness's help, with the stolen car later found by Boston Police.

Street closures and parking restrictions in Boston for Mayor Wu's Inauguration on January 5, 2026. Public transit is advised due to expected congestion.

Christmas celebration in Cambridge marred by a shooting, leaving two injured; 34-year-old Nelson Portillo arrested.

A suspect was arrested for trying to sell stolen skis on Facebook Marketplace, with Boston Police coordinating a sting operation after the victim noticed the items online.

Bostonians faced snow and high winds on New Year's Day, with cold weather forecasted to continue, including below-freezing temperatures and chances of more snow and mixed precipitation in the week ahead.

Zachary Dawe died after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Northbridge; speed and possible alcohol use are factors.

A Merrimack man was charged with theft by deception for leasing a property he didn't own, resulting in a woman and her children facing hardships and financial loss.

A Roxbury man was arrested after allegedly displaying a gun during a fight; he faces multiple firearm-related charges, including possessing a loaded firearm without a license.

A fuel spill from a crash in Boston's Ted Williams Tunnel has led to traffic issues and a lane closure on I-90 eastbound. MassDOT is cleaning up, with ongoing investigations into the crash.