Waltham woman concerned about feeding family as SNAP benefits may stop
As the federal government shutdown drags on millions of Americans who receive SNAP benefits are caught in the middle. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
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As the federal government shutdown drags on millions of Americans who receive SNAP benefits are caught in the middle. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller has more.
The governor said more than one million people in Massachusetts will need help finding food next month if the government shutdown continues.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says "there's no way" the state can cover a food stamp shortfall if federal funds for SNAP are frozen amid the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
A furloughed government worker in Massachusetts is now delivering food and packages to pay his bills during the shutdown.
This comes as furloughed federal workers are starting to turn to food banks. Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
The shutdown is the second-longest in U.S. history, and food assistance may be at risk in November. Trump has said that there will be no health-care concessions as Democrats hold out for extended Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Since the start of the government shutdown, a Massachusetts federal employee has swapped his office job for a driver's seat, delivering food and packages to make ends meet while furloughed. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
This comes as a stalemate remains in the Senate over the government shutdown. Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Both Democrats and Republicans continue to blame each other for the shutdown, as President Trump's budget announced Friday that "reductions in the federal workforce" have now begun.
President Trump suggested that some furloughed workers could be denied back pay after government shutdown ends.
The Senate is expected to vote again on spending bills that would reopen the government.
The White House is threatening to fire some federal workers, saying that it will save costs during the ongoing government shutdown.
The government shutdown means some sites in Salem are closed. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler has this and other top stories.
The city of Salem is preparing for more than a million visitors this month for their annual Haunted Happenings, even as the federal government shutdown creates some unexpected obstacles. WBZ-TV’s Aaron Parseghian reports.
A food pantry that already has a waiting list is concerned they will not be able to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Rep. Pressley held an emergency meeting Friday in Boston to hear community concerns about the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
The government shutdown has begun, and in Massachusetts there are several areas that are expected to feel the impact.
Democrats are holding firm on reversing cuts to Medicaid and extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which expire at the end of the year. Erica Brown reports from Washington.
Tourists hoping to step aboard the U.S.S. Constitution were turned away Wednesday as the federal government shutdown halted scheduled tours of the nation's oldest floating warship.
The current government shutdown is the 11th time the federal government has halted activities and services since 1980.
The current government shutdown is the 11th time the federal government has halted activities and services since 1980. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Tourists from all over the country hoping to visit the U.S.S. Constitution or Bunker Hill Monument in Boston were unable to because of the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
While rain was the problem in most of Massachusetts on Monday, isolated areas suffered heavy wind damage.
The team behind the Harbour Lights Theatre's production of "Dear Evan Hansen" has been working for weeks to bring a taste of Broadway to Hingham.
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts woman was killed by a falling tree while she sat on her porch Monday afternoon.
The Lindsay Clancy trial resumed with excerpts from her diary and testimony from doctors who treated Clancy and her children on the night of the murders.
The Lindsay Clancy trial resumed with excerpts from her diary and testimony from doctors who treated Clancy and her children on the night of the murders.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts woman was killed by a falling tree while she sat on her porch Monday afternoon.
The Boston Red Sox have traded for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
A Somerville, Massachusetts firefighter is accused of running a World Cup ticket scam that brought in more than $14,000.
Zac Brown Band celebrated their 15th straight sold-out concert at Fenway Park in Boston by giving everyone a free vacation on a cruise ship.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
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.
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."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
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 Boston Red Sox have traded for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 to sweep the three-game series.
Michael Thorbjornsen of Wellesley, Massachusetts won his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic on Sunday.
Ja'Lynn Polk, the former New England Patriots second-round pick, has decided to retire from the NFL at 24 years old, according to reports.
Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong's double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.
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.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.