Water main break floods, damages part of Columbus Avenue in Boston
Columbus Avenue in Boston was still closed from Heath Street to Armory Street on the Roxbury-Jamaica Plain line Wednesday, a day after a water main break flooded the neighborhood.
Teen charged in Danvers murder "wanted to kill someone for a long time," police say
Anthony DeMayo was ordered held without bail Friday after police said he confessed to the disturbing random murder of 68-year-old Janet Swallow in Danvers, Massachusetts.
Study: Rent control proposal could cost Mass. billions in lost property taxes
Rent control in Massachusetts could lead to big losses in city and town budgets, according to a new study released Thursday.
Ice covered streets rattled Boston area drivers during morning rush hour
It was a treacherous commute for many people across Massachusetts Wednesday morning because of all the ice on the roads.
Taunton house engulfed in flames after explosion; 2 hurt
An explosion completely engulfed a Taunton home in flames Wednesday morning, severely burning a mother and child.
Chelsea officer who experienced homelessness now inspiring teens
A Chelsea, Massachusetts police officer who grew up experiencing homelessness has dedicated his life to helping teens.
New White Stadium will cost Boston taxpayers $135 million, mayor says
The new White Stadium will now cost Boston taxpayers $135 million, Mayor Michelle Wu said Friday, a lot more than originally suggested.
Gardner, Massachusetts fire destroys daycare; no one hurt
A daycare was destroyed by a fire in Gardner, Massachusetts, but no one was injured in the flames.
Brown University students return for new semester after deadly shooting
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
Figure skater overcomes tragic loss on Olympic journey
Figure skater Maxim Naumov, whose parents were killed last year in a plane crash near Washington, D.C., is back on the ice in Massachusetts and training to live out his dream.
Woman found dead in Easton house fire that started as medical emergency
A woman was found dead in a fire at a house in Easton, Massachusetts, investigators said Friday.
Uxbridge police officer killed while helping driver on Route 146
Uxbridge, Massachusetts police officer Stephen LaPorta died early Wednesday when a tractor-trailer hit him while he was helping a driver on Route 146, investigators say.
Fewer Mass. residents getting flu, COVID vaccines
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Beloved musical "Annie" returns to Boston for 50th anniversary
Little Orphan Annie is celebrating her birthday in a new production at Wheelock Family Theater in Boston. It's been 50 years since the beloved musical first graced the stage.
Will rent control be on the Massachusetts ballot next year?
It looks like Massachusetts voters will get to weigh in on rent control in 2026.