Baker Signs Pregnant Worker Protection Bill
The bill requires employers to offer "reasonable accommodations" to pregnant workers and makes it illegal to fire or refuse to hire a female worker because of a pregnancy.
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The bill requires employers to offer "reasonable accommodations" to pregnant workers and makes it illegal to fire or refuse to hire a female worker because of a pregnancy.
With music from the Rolling Stones playing in the background and chants of "Four more years," Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said he's seeking a second term as Boston's mayor.
It all started when a paving crew overstayed their welcome Thursday morning.
State Police are looking for a driver who fired two gunshots at another car on Route 93 early Tuesday morning.
About 1,200 nurses returned to their regular shifts at Tufts Medical Center at 7 a.m. Monday, after a 24-hour strike and four-day lockout left them picketing outside for the last week.
The nations' oldest child welfare agency helps the youth one painting and art project at a time at a yearly fundraiser.
According to investigators, it was Christopher Barlow's parents who brought police a gun that their son had made.
Dozens of people were forced from their homes after a fire tore through Milano's Deli early Tuesday morning.
Boston Red Sox TV analyst Jerry Remy had surgery to treat lung cancer Monday.
In a ceremony across from Fenway Park Thursday afternoon, a street was renamed and dedicated in honor of Red Sox legend David Ortiz.
The organization educates kids who have not done well in school previously get back on track.
Everyone on board was able to stand on the desk in about a foot of water until they were rescued.
An estimated 15,000 marchers participated in this year's event.
First Lady Abigail Adams, was a first donor to The Home For Little Wanderers' America's oldest child welfare agency.
A bill that would ban the use of Native American mascots in Massachusetts public schools was debated at a public hearing at the State House.
Drivers and business owners alike are expecting a long summer as construction on the Fore River Bridge will impact traffic in Quincy and Weymouth in the upcoming months.
Some 600 people huffed and puffed up the stairs at Gillette Stadium Sunday morning, raising money to build a home for a veteran who was severely wounded in Afghanistan.
Prosecutors say the woman behind the wheel during a fatal Milford hit-and-run went to the car wash and spent several weeks trying to conceal evidence showing she had hit and killed a young boy.
After Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones said he was subjected to racist taunts and heckling at Fenway Park Monday night, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had strong words for the "arrogant, ignorant" people responsible.
"Good Sports" is a Quincy-based organization that gives all kids the lifelong benefits of sports and physical activity by providing sporting equipment to those most in need. WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Doug Cope reports.
More than $20-million dollars worth of sporting equipment has been donated to groups in all 50 states by Good Sports.
The man accused of killing a jogger in Princeton last summer was ordered held on $10 million bail Tuesday as new information in the investigation was revealed in court.
Good Sports makes sure sports equipment gets to kids who need it. WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Doug Cope reports.
It became a heated war of words between Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera and Governor Chris Sununu who blames the city for being an opioid pipeline to the Granite State.
This month's organization, Generations Incorporated, helps improve the literacy skills of kids from Kindergarten through 3rd grade by matching them up with older adult volunteers.
Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan for Mabinty Janneh.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Dozens of children at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester boarded buses to the World Cup to see England face Ghana thanks to ticket donations from Airbnb.
Rain jackets and ponchos were a common sight Tuesday, but the on-and-off showers did little to dampen the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival on Boston's City Hall Plaza.
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
A man has been arrested for murder in connection with the death of Janina Brooke Murphy, months after she died in a Connecticut home under suspicious circumstances.
Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan for Mabinty Janneh.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that a rent control ballot question cannot appear on this November's ballot.
Scotland and its passionate fanbase, known as the Tartan Army, took over Boston during the World Cup. Now, Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor.
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 Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Rain jackets and ponchos were a common sight Tuesday, but the on-and-off showers did little to dampen the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival on Boston's City Hall Plaza.
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
Scotland and its passionate fanbase, known as the Tartan Army, took over Boston during the World Cup. Now, Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not coming to the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks have traded the two-time NBA MVP to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.