
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.
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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.
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Each home contains a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 14 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-103 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory and seventh in eight games.
Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have closed or delayed opening for Thursday, February 13 because of an overnight storm.
A man has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run that killed a college student in Boston last month.
A mix of snow and rain is coming to Massachusetts Thursday and there's another storm in the forecast for the Boston area this weekend.
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Seven children were rushed to the hospital after a carbon monoxide emergency inside a Kittery, Maine day care.
Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have closed or delayed opening for Thursday, February 13 because of an overnight storm.
Attorneys for Karen Read are seeking a variety of evidence from the state ahead of her second trial, including unredacted documents from the investigation into the death of Sandra Birchmore.
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The number of flu cases in Massachusetts is at its highest percentage in years, according to the Department of Public Health, and they're urging everyone to get vaccinated.
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For the second time, Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human.
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A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Officials in Miami Beach are releasing an unusual ad campaign to keep the rowdy crowds away as this year's spring break approaches.
Josh Kraft is challenging Mayor Michelle Wu in the 2025 Boston Mayoral election, and in his first Sunday TV public-affairs interview, Kraft sketched out some details of what he'd do differently from the first-term incumbent.
Super Bowl LIX has an unprecedented number of high-priced ads catering to women.
Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka talked to WBZ-TV about the ongoing dispute between state auditor Diana DiZoglio and legislative leaders
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced tough questions from Massachusetts and New Hampshire senators on vaccines and abortion at his confirmation hearing.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Valentine's Day shoppers seeking chocolates are getting sticker shock.
President Donald Trump has said he will implement a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports beginning in March. One Lowell company says it supports the move.
A viral TikTok video lasted 11 seconds, but it made a huge impact on Oriental Gourmet on Vernon Street in Quincy.
Johnny Cupcakes is closing its flagship Boston T-shirt store after 18 years on Newbury Street.
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Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 14 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-103 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory and seventh in eight games.
No NBA team has a history like the Boston Celtics, and a new docuseries on HBO will tell the full story of the league's winningest franchise.
Former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is back in football, set to take over as the defensive coordinator of the Ohio State Buckeyes.
What the Harvard women's basketball team first envisioned back in the fall appears to be coming to fruition as March Madness fast approaches.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.