Boston requires city workers to live there, but many can't afford it
Many city workers can't afford to live in Boston, even though they're required to, and they need help.
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Many city workers can't afford to live in Boston, even though they're required to, and they need help.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Mayor Michelle Wu swore new members of the Boston City Council into office Monday morning during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall.
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports
The Boston City Council held a hearing on Monday to consider a guaranteed income proposal.
The Boston City Council approved an ordinance on Wednesday that would allow police to remove the tents at Mass and Cass starting November 1.
The Boston City Council has approved an ordinance that makes it easier for police to remove tents from the area known as Mass and Cass.
The Boston City Council took a big step forward in the years-long effort to change the name of Faneuil Hall.
Members of the Boston City Council held a fiery debate at City Hall on Wednesday on whether they should adopt a resolution formally supporting Israel.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Two controversial voices will soon be gone from the Boston City Council.
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Four Boston city councilors urge Mayor Wu to declare a state of emergency at Mass and Cass.
Four Boston city councilors urge Mayor Wu to declare a state of emergency at Mass and Cass.
Boston City Council moved Mayor Michelle Wu's proposed ordinance to clean up the area known as Mass and Cass to a committee.
Boston Police have released body camera video from the moments after City Councilor Kendra Lara crashed her car into a home in Jamaica Plain.
Boston Police have released body camera video from the moments after Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara crashed her car into a home in Jamaica Plain.
WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara has released a statement apologizing after she crashed a car into a Jamaica Plain home.
Boston City Council President Ed Flynn said he's concerned after fellow councilor Kendra Lara was involved in a car crash in Jamaica Plain.
Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara is facing some serious questions after she crashed a car into a home in Jamaica Plain.
WBZ TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
WBZ TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts mom is looking for an affordable wheelchair van so she can keep taking her son on adventures.
Investigators say the suspect visited the store several days before the break-in.
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.
WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes got a big surprise when a duckling wandered into her yard and sought her out for protection.
Tuesday is likely to be the hottest day of the stretch with highs in many towns reaching 90-95 degrees.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Investigators say the suspect visited the store several days before the break-in.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
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.