Pope Francis appointed Cristiano Guilherme Borro Barbosa as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Boston Archdiocese. He has served local Brazilian communities and holds multiple academic degrees.

The Boston Police Department honored its own and community heroes in a commendation ceremony attended by police and city officials, highlighting extraordinary service and lifesaving actions.

Boston's emergency shelter for homeless and migrants at the transportation building is moving to Eastern Nazarene College, aiming to house more families.

Boston Police Department's hockey program, led by Officer Marino and Detective Bermejo, features in US Figure Skating Magazine for its positive impact on youth and community relations.

Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Police Department officers participated in the annual Christmas Trolley Tour to engage with local communities and spread holiday cheer.

The Anti-Defamation League is investigating a plane's banner reading "Harvard hates Jews" that flew over Boston universities, following allegations of antisemitism on campuses.

Harvard Medical School, after a scandal involving stolen body parts, has been advised to overhaul its body donation program, with the former morgue manager and others pleading not guilty to related charges.

A confectionery in Westboro, BORO Sugar Shack, provides vocational training to high school students, with an emphasis on real-world job skills and independent living.

A Massachusetts initiative, 'Recirclable', is lending out reusable containers to minimize single-use waste in dining, with a simple app-based return system gaining customer and restaurant support.

Boston celebrates Hanukkah with a 22-foot menorah lighting at Boston Common amidst heightened security due to Homeland Security warnings, while the community maintains a resilient spirit.

Cambridge seniors get snow removal aid through Council on Aging programs.

Northeastern Uni student, 21, dies from bacterial meningitis.

Bostons gun buyback trade firearms for 100 gift cards anonymously on Dec 16.