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Josh Kraft to run for Boston mayor
Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is running against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
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Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is running against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is running against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, WBZ-TV has confirmed.
Robert Kraft's son Josh is running for Mayor of Boston, a source familiar with his plans confirmed to WBZ TV's Jon Keller Tuesday.
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Despite the MBTA Communities Act, there is still resistance in many areas to affordable housing development.
Housing is a critical issue in Boston and beyond.
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to President-elect Donald Trump.
In her second address of its kind, Governor Maura Healey touted the accomplishments of her administration and laid out a vision for the year ahead. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Gov. Maura Healey delivered her State of the Commonwealth speech, addressing issues like tax cuts, transportation and emergency shelter system. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole and Jon Keller discuss the speech.
Gov. Healey announced changes that would require all shelter applicants to prove their residency status, increase background checks, and more.
Senator Ed Markey sent a letter to President Biden asking him to extend the deadline for the TikTok ban.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is touting the fact that her new plan to solve the MBTA's financial problems does not require raising new taxes, though that could change.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is touting the fact that her new plan to solve the MBTA's financial problems does not require raising new taxes, though that could change. WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller has more.
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth answered questions about misconduct allegations, war crimes and his drinking habits at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.
Certain motor oils could see shortages, and that's making oil changes more expensive.
A man wanted in a Harvard dormitory assault was also seen entering an MIT residence hall, police say.
The next Massachusetts State Police recruit class is on hold amid safety and systematic changes at the training academy.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
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.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
