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.
For anyone in the world who hoped for some Deflategate content from the Netflix roast, Tom Brady himself delivered on that one.
The high-profile Karen Read murder trial is continuing in Massachusetts with a second week of testimony.
Enter for a chance to win a VIP experience that includes two tickets to a Cirque du Soleil premier performance in July 2024 at the Agganis Arena.
Do the Bruins go with the hot goalie in Jeremy Swayman, or the goalie who had success against the Panthers in Linus Ullmark?
An 18-year-old will be performing with Boston Symphony Orchestra this fall.
The high-profile Karen Read murder trial is continuing in Massachusetts with a second week of testimony.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns nine hospitals in Massachusetts, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
An 18-year-old will be performing with Boston Symphony Orchestra this fall.
One person was detained as protests happened during Northeastern University's commencement Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park in Boston.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
A new study finds that negative emotion can impact the health of your blood vessels.
New research finds that women approaching menopause could be at higher risk for depression.
A new survey finds that young Americans are falling prey to skin cancer myths.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
For anyone in the world who hoped for some Deflategate content from the Netflix roast, Tom Brady himself delivered on that one.
Do the Bruins go with the hot goalie in Jeremy Swayman, or the goalie who had success against the Panthers in Linus Ullmark?
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit the first Red Sox home run in seven games, Rafael Devers added another, and Boston ended Minnesota's 12-game winning streak by beating the Twins 9-2 on Sunday.
The Celtics now know their opponent for the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.