Final Senate Vote On Marty Walsh Labor Secretary Nomination Set For Monday
A final vote to confirm Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next Labor Secretary is set for Monday in Washington.
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A final vote to confirm Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next Labor Secretary is set for Monday in Washington.
Why are Reppublicans so intent on calling the wave of migrants and unaccompanied kids at the US/Mexico border a "crisis"?
Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill extending provisions that make it easier for Massachusetts residents to vote by mail.
A new poll shows a drop in Gov. Charlie Baker's approval rating among residents for how he's handling the coronavirus pandemic.
Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark, the assistant speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, said she believes it is "fundamental to our economy" that financial support is provided to the childcare industry.
The Massachusetts House and Senate have given final approval to a bill that extends mail-in and early voting options through the end of June.
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is among a bipartisan group of senators that is reintroducing a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the country.
The Texas border is seeing a record-shattering influx of unaccompanied children, overwhelming the government's shelter capacity.
Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka said educators should be prioritized in the state's COVID vaccine plan.
Governor Charlie Baker has traveled out of Massachusetts following a death in the family.
John Barros, Boston's former Chief of Economic Development, is now the fifth person to throw their hat into the mayoral race.
You've got questions about politics and public policy, WBZ-TV Political Analyst Jon Keller has answers.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden's commerce secretary.
Sen. Mitt Romney was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital for "a lot of stitches" on his eyebrow and eyelid after a fall over the weekend, he told reporters Monday.
Warren and other progressive Democrats want the ultra-wealthy to pay for new spending.
Boston set a new high temperature record on Tuesday, and Wednesday will be another scorcher.
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave, assuring his benefits and pay are covered.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
