Keller @ Large: Marty Walsh A Worthy Successor To Boston Legend Tom Menino
Jon says Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, the humble kid from Savin Hill, proved a worthy successor to the legend who preceded him.
Jon says Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, the humble kid from Savin Hill, proved a worthy successor to the legend who preceded him.
A final vote to confirm Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next Labor Secretary is set for Monday in Washington.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 18-to-4 Thursday to approve the nomination.
Sen. Richard Burr made it clear before Marty Walsh even spoke that his confirmation was assured, and the waltz was on.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will now need to schedule a vote. If Walsh is approved, his nomination would then move to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.
If Boston Mayor Marty Walsh wins Senate confirmation, he'll face an inbox of issues as challenging in their own way as any facing the Secretary of State or Attorney General.
Mayor Walsh, who is President Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Labor, received his first vaccine dose this week.
This was Walsh's first media briefing since being named as President-Elect Joe Biden's pick for Labor Secretary.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh highlighted many of the unprecedented challenges the city faced in 2020 brought on by the pandemic.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was formally introduced as President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Labor Secretary Friday.
Janey would be the first woman and first person of color to serve as mayor of Boston.
Jon Keller reflects on Mayor Walsh's time in Boston upon his selection to President-Elect Joe Biden's cabinet.
Speculation continues over whether Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will be joining President-Elect Joe Biden's cabinet.
Will Boston Mayor Marty Walsh be part of President-Elect Joe Biden's cabinet?
Boston Public Schools suspended in-person learning for all students in late October as coronavirus cases started to surge again.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh wants the MBTA to find other ways to save money.
He said voters should expect long lines and be prepared to wait.
Mayor Marty Walsh said the city is looking to strengthen enforcement against coronavirus protocol violations.
Walsh is asking Boston police to contact federal authorities about the "unacceptable" video.
Mayor Marty Walsh says game-day parties this weekend are a bad idea.
Michelle Wu has made it official. She's running to be Mayor of Boston in 2021.
While much of the country has seen a recent surge in coronavirus cases, Mayor Marty Walsh says Boston is doing "incredibly well" in dealing with the pandemic.
The Obama-era housing regulation is designed to eliminate racial disparities in the suburbs.
The mayor was asked at a news conference Thursday if he's worried about students gathering for parties in the fall.
Mayor Marty Walsh is encouraging residents of Boston to get a coronavirus test, even if they aren't feeling sick.
The Dallas Stars handed the Boston Bruins their third straight loss, 5-2 on Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The Franklin Park Zoo had their own baby pygmy in 2020, and now zookeepers there hope Moo Deng's popularity can help the endangered species.
A Boston city councilor is calling for more resources to be put into the Common area, following increasing reports of drug use and criminal activity.
A fire at St. Mary's Catholic church in Franklin was intentionally set, investigators said Thursday.
The drought in Massachusetts could be a sign that there might be significantly less snow coming this winter
Early voting in Election 2024 is off to a strong start in Massachusetts.
A Boston city councilor is calling for more resources to be put into the Common area, following increasing reports of drug use and criminal activity.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Do Massachusetts Democrats believe Ed Markey should step aside for a younger voice in the U.S. Senate? Chairman Steve Kerrigan weighs in.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and her challenger John Deaton went head-to-head in a debate held at the WBZ studios.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican challenger John Deaton met in their first debate hosted by WBZ-TV.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will face off in a debate on October 15.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Dallas Stars handed the Boston Bruins their third straight loss, 5-2 on Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
The Patriots have lost six straight and understand that before they can fix things on the field, they need to get the locker room in order.
While Jim Montgomery has come under fire his heated exchange with Brad Marchand, the Bruin captain took no issue with his head coach and was happy to be called out for his costly turnover.
After being called soft by their head coach, will the Patriots toughen up this weekend against the New York Jets?
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.