Mayor Wu's office invited only "electeds of color" to a holiday party, causing controversy when the invite was mistakenly sent to the entire Boston City Council. Apologies and statements of inclusivity followed amidst concerns of division.

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck filmed scenes for "The Instigators" at Boston's city hall, where Damon met Mayor Michelle Wu. The crime drama has Boston as its backdrop and features a star-studded cast.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts proposes investing $65 million to reform early childhood education and care reimbursements, aiming to cover actual costs and ensure fair payment for providers.

A boa constrictor was stolen from a Westford Petco by three individuals using a distraction technique. The police are seeking public help to identify the suspects.

Boston's youth are participating in the Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament, with over a thousand players competing in 136 games across six rinks from December 15 to 30.

A school bus crash in Boston's Hyde Park involved multiple vehicles and a pedestrian, resulting in two non-life-threatening injuries. No children were aboard the bus.

Two individuals were arrested in Springfield after a search warrant uncovered an illegal firearm and various drugs, including heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. One of the arrested is a local police officer.

Worcester police arrested 42-year-old Javier Camacho after a failed bank robbery and chase; he faces multiple charges including kidnapping and attempted armed robbery.

Judge Michael D. Ricciuti is appointed Chief Justice of the Superior Court in Boston, effective December 22, 2023, after a tenure that included managing heavy litigation dockets and mentoring judges.

Dr. Merle Berger, co-founder of Boston IVF, is sued by a former patient and her daughter for allegedly using his own sperm to impregnate the patient in 1981. The truth emerged through DNA tests. Berger's attorney denies the claims.

Boston firefighters quickly extinguished a warehouse fire at Revolution Foods' address, preventing further disaster. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

A Boston man, Jason Meeks, has been sentenced to 5-7 years for his fourth illegal gun charge, despite a lack of evidence to charge him with related shootings.

The article provides the weather forecast for New York, ranging from sunny days with highs near 37 degrees to rainy nights, with a likelihood of rain up to 80% and temperatures up to 51 degrees.