Boston Police Department's E-5 Community Service Office hosted students from Holy Name School, who wrote thank you cards to officers and enjoyed snacks, strengthening community ties.

Annette Bening is named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year for her significant contributions to entertainment.

Nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester have complained of under-staffing and poor conditions affecting patient safety, with over 500 reports filed to authorities.

The Boston Police Department engaged in the BFIT Challenge, raising funds for the On-Site Academy and demonstrating their commitment to community and first responders' wellbeing.

Somerville City Council passed a resolution, the first in Massachusetts, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and urging humanitarian aid and release of hostages.

The Newton teachers' strike enters its second week, with classrooms closed and childcare challenges for parents, while the union racks up nearly $500,000 in fines.

Boston Police create "Safe Exchange Zones" at all city police stations for secure in-person transactions, available 24/7 and monitored to deter crime.

Boston Police recruit at Jackson Square T station, waiving late application fees for the Civil Service Exam, highlighting their commitment to community engagement and diversity in their ranks. Deadline is January 30, 2024.

Boston seniors enjoyed a special movie outing to watch "Wonka," part of the "Walk the Beat" program organized by BCYF and local community services, fostering community and warmth amidst the cold season.

Massachusetts is considering converting the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury into a temporary shelter for homeless and migrant families, revealing the strain on the state's emergency shelter system.

Logan Airport in Boston is being used by migrants as an overnight shelter, exacerbating the state's shelter crisis. Massport is assisting, but capacity is exceeded, prompting calls for federal aid.

Sheriff's deputies visited a Roxbury elementary school to mentor students on community involvement and good decision-making, underscoring the department's dedication to youth guidance.

North Attleborough's ban on "Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice" has been lifted, after the Superintendent met with a concerned town council member.