Two men arrested after an armed home invasion in Dorchester, Boston; police recover a gun, jewelry, and Fentanyl.

The Healey-Driscoll administration awards $10 million to expand public transit in Massachusetts and New England, benefiting 16 projects across state lines.

The family of a teen killed in a police chase in Boston sues for $30 million, alleging officers disobeyed orders to cease the chase, resulting in the fatal crash.

19-year-old Albi Sanchez was arrested by Norwood Police for a carjacking on October 18, facing several charges including armed robbery. A search warrant was executed at his home post-arrest.

Boston allocated $650,000 for Youth College Readiness Grants to prepare 7th and 8th graders for higher education, impacting 375 students through programs geared toward college exploration and readiness.

Massachusetts is investing $1.2 million in grants to educate youth about local food systems through the MA FRESH program; the initiative will fund school gardens, culinary classes, and farm visits.

Roberts Elementary in Medford closed for cleaning due to a suspected norovirus outbreak, affecting over 130 students. Cases have increased locally and nationally. Officials urge handwashing and staying home if symptomatic.

A cold front in New England brings gusty winds and a significant temperature drop to Boston, with wind advisories and potential light snowfall forecasted.

Daddy Jones Bar in Somerville is closing on December 20 after 13 years, having been a beloved Greek cuisine spot in Magoun Square with strong community ties.

An armed standoff at a Londonderry gas station ended with the suspect's suicide, following an initial confrontation in Manchester, with local roads closed temporarily.

A Massachusetts woman pled guilty to trafficking stolen body parts from Harvard's morgue, with expected jail time, while her supplier, Cedric Lodge, awaits sentencing.

The Apollinaire Theatre Company's "Is This a Room" uses Reality Winner's FBI transcript to tell her interrogation story, captivating audiences with its psychological intensity and verbatim dialogue.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu highlighted a year with significant improvements in basic city services, including road and sidewalk upgrades, lighting updates, and efforts to reduce rodent problems.