Massachusetts expected to hit shelter cap of 7,500 people by the weekend
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey expects the state to reach its cap on emergency shelters this weekend, sending homeless advocates into a panic.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey expects the state to reach its cap on emergency shelters this weekend, sending homeless advocates into a panic.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
"I could be going through something... but drawing is a way that I have calmed myself down," Moses, a guest at St. Francis, told WBZ.
Homelessness is not stopping two young women from furthering their education. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
It aims to create a burden-free process for homeless individuals to obtain the IDs.
A homeless and unemployed web developer in California has been overwhelmed with job offers after a picture of him handing out resumes went viral on social media.
Dozens of teens from in and around Boston, once homeless, received their high school diplomas Tuesday.
More than 850 people stayed in shelters overnight in Boston.
A group of women are on a mission to comfort the homeless, transforming plastic bags into something helpful and beautiful.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh served up some holiday food Sunday at the Boston Rescue Mission.
Homelessness is just one social issue Revision Urban Farm is working to change in Boston.
Homeless and disabled artists had their work shown at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on Memorial Day.
He's just a kid, but 12-year-old Dom DiOrio has a big heart and even bigger ideas.
It's the spirit of the season – giving, be it food, money or time. It's the time of year people remember to give back.
The program, "School on Wheels," reaches out to families affected by homelessness at some point.
Despite being homeless, 39 teens reached their goal of graduating high school.
About a quarter of all homeless people in Boston shelters are working and many more want a job.
Patrick is indeed one lucky pup after undergoing lifesaving medical care experts say was right in the nick of time.
Efforts to catch families before they fall into homelessness would get a boost under a plan being pushed by Gov. Charlie Baker.
Brutally cold weather is forecast for Wednesday night in Boston, and that is increasing the concern for people who live on the streets.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley delivered a message of hope on Christmas Day to the homeless at St. Francis House in downtown Boston.
A plan that calls for using charitable donations and private-sector investment to ease chronic homelessness in Massachusetts was unveiled Monday by Gov. Deval Patrick.
Massachusetts officials have their sights on a plan to use private-sector funding to help reduce the number of chronically homeless people in the state.
Bassett Furniture delivered a truck full of new couches, chairs and other items to Dorchester ReVision Family Home on Thursday.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
The Boston Pride for the People Parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common Saturday.
About 80 percent of Boston hotels report their bookings are falling short of seasonal averages, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
The greatest risk for thunderstorms in the Boston area Saturday appears to be between roughly 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Boston Pride for the People Parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common Saturday.
The squid washed up on Saturday. WBZ-TV’s Ken MacLeod reports.
About 80 percent of Boston hotels report their bookings are falling short of seasonal averages, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Bentley University is upgrading its facilities as it prepares to host the French national team ahead of the World Cup.
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.
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."
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.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach.
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.
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.