Plus, a Lowell high school teacher's journey to understand immigrant education.

Business owners, community organizers and residents share their thoughts on a changing neighborhood.

Avangrid says it plans to rebid some time next year.

This past year brought us funny stuff: some was so funny you had to laugh, and some was so bad, you had to laugh.

Plus, we're talking about happy things from this past year ... and some not-so-happy things, with two Boston-area comedians.

It's been 80 years since a fire consumed the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, killing nearly 500 people. Author Stephanie Schorow tells the story of the fire and its legacy in her newly revised book called "The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy."

Plus, the challenges Baker faces as he prepares to lead an organization in legal and moral turmoil.

As Boston and its police department's largest union continue contract negotiations, Mayor Michelle Wu said her office remains determined to include certain reforms in the new terms.

We also dive into a new book unpacking the mysterious life of Isabella Stewart Gardner.

We're getting festive with cocktail and mocktail recipes to get you in the holiday spirit. The Boston Shaker's Lonnie Newburn joins us in studio for a live demonstration.