Menino & Other Mass. Mayors Urge National Government To Settle Debt Ceiling Crisis
Mayors from across Massachusetts are calling upon national lawmakers to reach a deal in the debt ceiling talks.
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Mayors from across Massachusetts are calling upon national lawmakers to reach a deal in the debt ceiling talks.
Sen. Kerry is blaming "a few ideological extremists" in the Republican Party for jeopardizing the nation's economy by refusing to negotiate a deal to raise the nation's debt limit ahead of an Aug. 2 deadline.
Mitt Romney added another layer to his criticism of Barack Obama's handling of the economy, saying Tuesday that Obama made the recession "deeper and longer than it needed to be."
A still uncertain economy is just one factor in why some vacationers are following the old saying, "there's no place like home."
The Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate have approved a compromise $30.6 billion state budget for 2012. Senators voted 33-4 to approve the spending plan on Friday. That vote followed a 150-2 House vote.
There's some disappointing news about the economy. A slow recovery is sputtering. Jon Keller is at large.
Thousands of Bay State homeowners are underwater with their mortgages, but they are still faring better than many other states.
A new study is documenting dramatic differences in the price that Massachusetts hospitals charge for similar procedures.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is warning gas stations against price gouging as the cost of gasoline continues to climb.
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed legislation to ensure unemployed workers who exhaust their state benefits remain eligible for federally-funded benefit extensions.
Webster police are investigating what appears to be a tragic case of domestic homicide that left a 50-year-old wife and mother dead.
Economist Jeff Miron visits NightSide to talk about how the economy works.
Pizza delivery driver Brian Carlson can log sixty miles a day getting his orders to customers. But with gas prices skyrocketing, these days he's starting to lose his profits.
State officials say Massachusetts has spent $5.5 billion in federal stimulus funds and more than 71,000 people in the state have received paychecks as a result of those funds since the program began nearly two years ago.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Financial Editor Dave Caruso reports on a mixed economic report this morning.
Massachusetts is facing at least a $1 billion budget gap, but Gov. Deval Patrick says there is no need for the state to consider filing for bankruptcy.
The number of completed foreclosures in Massachusetts increased 32 percent in 2010 compared with the previous year, and an expert is sounding a cautious tone for the year ahead.
By the time you fill up your tank and buy some groceries these days, there usually isn't much money left over.
In a world where bigger is often seen as better, some people are saying "no thanks," and money is a big reason.
Local gasoline prices continue to go higher, but at least on expert thinks we may have reached a plateau.
A Poll conducted by Suffolk University finds a large number of consumers in Massachusetts don't plan to spend any more than they did last year.
Reports say that while donations are up from last year, they still lag behind pre-recession levels, even as charities statewide deal with a record number of appeals.
New research indicates women might have fared better than men in these difficult investing times.
In part 3 David Brewster, President and Co-Founder of EnerNOC, explains how they help companies save money by controlling energy consumption. The entire panel discusses how the economic downturn has affected their businesses.
Local gas prices continue to rise.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.
A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Dozens of people gathered at a park in Everett Saturday night to remember those killed by horrific flash flooding in Nepal.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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 New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.