Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
A couple from Woburn has lost their license to foster children after they refused to sign a gender affirming policy form from the Department of Children and Families. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a gay couple said they were attacked by a group of men in Mattapan.
Medford residents are upset after a LGBTQ+ intolerant sign goes up at a nearby church.
The Museum of Science in Boston hosted a day of celebrations for Pride month that highlighted accomplishments in art and science by the LGBTQ+ community.
Neighbors in Jamaica Plain said they won't be intimidated after two of their pride flags were torn down by a vandal this week.
Neighbors in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood said they won't be intimidated after two of their pride flags were torn down by a vandal this week. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide and while more Americans approve of same-sex marriage than ever before, there's growing opposition in some states, though Gov. Maura Healey said it will always be protected in Massachusetts.
LGBTQ+ advocates are concerned that the Trump administration could be discontinuing LGBTQ-specific support for youth on the national 988 suicide hotline.
LGBTQ+ advocates are concerned that the Trump administration could be discontinuing LGBTQ-specific support for youth on the national 988 suicide hotline. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A small wine bar in Boston's Downtown Crossing is making wine more approachable for guests.
A small wine bar in Boston's Downtown Crossing is helping create lasting memories for its guests by making wine more approachable and making the bar a place where all feel welcome. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A couple said a security guard at the Liberty Hotel in Boston challenged their use of a bathroom and kicked them out.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
A student at Lesley University is featured on the upcoming season of "Love On the Spectrum."
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, there's an uneasy feeling among many in the LGBTQ+ community in Massachusetts about the future of their rights and many couples are rushing to get married.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A unique housing complex welcoming LGBTQ+ seniors officially opened its doors on Friday.
A new housing complex for Boston citizens over the age of 62 in the LGBTQ+ community opened Friday in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
President Biden's decision to pardon LGBTQ+ servicemembers convicted for their sexual orientation is being celebrated by members of the armed forces in Massachusetts.
Medical students in the Boston area are giving back to the communities they grew up in by interning with The Family Van.
The Boston Red Sox ended their five-game skid with a 7-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
A New Bedford, Massachusetts, police officer is accused of using the department's Flock camera system to track the whereabouts of her ex-girlfriend.
Boston Police are investigating a stabbing near North Station that they say left a woman injured and a man with life-threatening, self-inflicted wounds Thursday.
The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.
Lindsay Clancy's trial for the murders of her three children resumed Thursday with testimony from State Police investigators.
An Acton teenager charged with killing his mother and brother in a case linked to ChatGPT is being held without bail.
A New Bedford, Massachusetts, police officer is accused of using the department's Flock camera system to track the whereabouts of her ex-girlfriend.
Boston Police are investigating a stabbing near North Station that they say left a woman injured and a man with life-threatening, self-inflicted wounds Thursday.
The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.
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.
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.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
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.
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 ended their five-game skid with a 7-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-4 on Wednesday night, handing the Red Sox their fifth consecutive loss.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu hit solo homers, but the Red Sox lost their fourth straight.
When the Patriots held their first joint practice a year ago, fans weren't sure what to expect from the team or the season ahead. Now, fans have a much different outlook.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 2-1 on Monday night to hand the Red Sox their third loss in a row.
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.