Here's what a government shutdown could mean in Massachusetts
The federal government is on the verge of another shutdown and, if it happens, it will have an impact in Boston and other parts of Massachusetts.
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The federal government is on the verge of another shutdown and, if it happens, it will have an impact in Boston and other parts of Massachusetts.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
The package fully funds the government through September 2024.
A deal has been reached for a continuing resolution that would fund the government through March 1 and March 8, congressional leaders said Sunday night.
The agreement is central to avoiding a government shutdown later this month.
Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern talks about the possibility of a government shutdown.
The House voted to keep government agencies funded until at least Jan. 19 in a bipartisan vote.
At the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation in Sandwich they started stocking up last week to prepare for a potential government shutdown knowing the impact it will have.
WBZ TV's Beth Germano reports.
In Massachusetts, there are about 24,000 federal employees facing uncertainty if the government shuts down early Sunday morning.
WBZ TV's Beth Germano reports.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Mere hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Alex Bregman is set to return to the Red Sox lineup on Friday, and will rejoin a red-hot Boston team that has won seven straight.
Three dozen beaches were closed for swimming in Massachusetts on Friday.
Boston fans will get their first look at the Summer League Celtics on Friday night, including first-round pick Hugo Gonzalez.
There are a variety of summer activities happening this weekend in Boston and beyond.
An electric car fire on the Mass Pike jammed traffic in several parts of Boston Friday morning.
An electric car fire on the Mass Pike is jamming traffic in several parts of Boston this morning.
The scroll discovered in Groton was written in 1847 and signed by 16 Baptist ministers.
The North Andover police officer who was shot by a member of her own department as she was served with a restraining order is facing criminal charges.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox was asked Thursday for the first time about references to him and his department during testimony in the Karen Read trial.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
MACI Arthro is a less invasive knee procedure used to repair cartilage with the patient's cells.
Boston researchers said that the timing of meals for night shift workers could be critical for heart health.
Rats in Boston may be spreading a potentially deadly disease, according to a Tufts University study.
A New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a Parkinson's diagnosis are getting the support they need.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
For months, families and staff protested the state's planned closure of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton
Many of the streetlights along Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester appear to be in disrepair and could pose a danger according to an engineer.
Governor Healey put closing plans on hold, but staff and families say they are seeing signs the hospital's days may be numbered.
A Massachusetts couple spent thousands of dollars on first class airline tickets to California. When they needed a refund they had to contact Call for Action.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey defended her record from criticism from her two Republican challengers for governor
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said abortion and same-sex marriage are "non-negotiable" in Massachusetts and vowed to protect them.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said many of her Republican colleagues believe they are vulnerable to political backlash.
A Gallup poll late last year found confidence in the courts has collapsed.
With ICE raids unpopular in Massachusetts, the local Republican Party is in a difficult political situation.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Alex Bregman is set to return to the Red Sox lineup on Friday, and will rejoin a red-hot Boston team that has won seven straight.
Boston fans will get their first look at the Summer League Celtics on Friday night, including first-round pick Hugo Gonzalez.
The Boston Red Sox earned their season-high seventh straight win by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday.
Jarren Duran has been swinging a hot bat for the Red Sox, but continues to be connected to one National League team in trade rumors.
New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez has cracked the NFL's Top 100 for the first time of his career.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.
A Massachusetts man's bank account is going up after he played some lucky elevator numbers to win a big lottery prize.
Surveillance video showed a deer smashing through the front window of The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
A "grand penthouse" is for sale in Boston, and it's the most expensive home currently on the market in Massachusetts.