What to do about affordable housing in Massachusetts
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller about the lack of affordable housing in Massachusetts and what to do about it.
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller about the lack of affordable housing in Massachusetts and what to do about it.
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Rents over the last two decades have risen much faster than employee pay, contributing to an escalating homelessness crisis in the U.S.
Gov. Maura Healey's proposed "Affordable Homes Act" hopes to make owning a home in Massachusetts more attainable for first-time homebuyers.
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage is now 7.49%, worsening the nation's housing affordability crunch.
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Each home contains a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
A new building opening in the city's South End is offering rental options not seen here before.
Massachusetts is making more than $46 million in grants to support a dozen shovel-ready housing projects across the state that will bring create hundreds of new affordable units.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced millions of dollars in funding for affordable housing in the city Friday morning.
Massachusetts hasn't had rent control since the mid-90s.
Jon Keller interviews Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll on key 2019 election issues.
By nearly any measure, the Massachusetts economy is booming. Thousands of jobs are being created and unemployment is at historic lows. The flip side? Try finding a place to live that won't break the budget.
Should it be easier for cities and towns to change zoning within their community? Governor Baker is backing a bill to do just that.
Affordable housing is a critical issue that is going from bad to worse in many Massachusetts communities. One developer is thinking outside the box to find a solution.
The blasting has begun in Woburn on an apartment project the city has fought for years.
Quality affordable housing is so rare in the city that The Beverly received nearly 6,000 applications for a lottery last fall.
An alarming new study finds people earning a minimum wage can't pay for a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in America.
High prices, bidding wars and cash investors have made house hunting a frustrating experience for all but the very wealthy in Boston and many of the suburbs.
Many housing issues the City of Boston is dealing with have been happening for decades.
Amazon and the possibility of its second headquarters coming to Boston is generating a lot of mixed reaction.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.
Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.