State's Head Of Welfare Department Forced To Resign
A shake-up is underway inside the department in charge of the state's welfare program.
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A shake-up is underway inside the department in charge of the state's welfare program.
Former Senator Scott Brown told WBZ-TV Friday that he is not running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts.
New England could be the new California when it comes to gas prices, according to oil industry analyst John Kilduff.
The I-Team wanted to find out if the chances of being stopped varied from town-to-town.
Howling high winds and whipping rain are causing power outages across Massachusetts.
New England's fishing regulators have approved massive cuts in cod catch limits that fishermen say will trigger the collapse of the industry.
Governor Deval Patrick has chosen his former Chief of Staff to fill John Kerry's Senate seat until a special election is held in June.
Outgoing Sen. John Kerry is planning a farewell tour of Massachusetts before formally stepping down from the seat he's held for nearly three decades.
One person disappointed by Gov. Deval Patrick's decision to name Mo Cowan as interim U.S. Senator is former Congressman Barney Frank.
Congressman Stephen Lynch is launching a tour of Massachusetts during which he's expected to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
While a number of economic factors may appear to be improving, many Massachusetts residents are still struggling to get any kind of financial stability.
So with the primaries only three months away, let's get the conversation going about what sort of choices this race will offer.
The vote was 94-3. Once sworn-in, Kerry will replace Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is stepping down after four years.
Students who graduate with no understanding of U.S. history are ill-equipped to function in the adult world.
Secretary of State William Galvin says the election will be June 25, with a primary on April 30.
Attorney General Martha Coakley and other law enforcement officials have launched a renewed push to expand and update state wiretapping laws that predate cellphones and other modern forms of communication.
Student "ambassadors" from around the state gathered in Boston for a day of community service.
Massachusetts immigrant advocates are set to gather at the State House in Boston to ask lawmakers to back a bill that will allows all state residents to apply for a driver's license, regardless of their immigration status.
Massachusetts has officially begun to accept state tax returns.
Gov. Deval Patrick has unveiled a proposed $34.8 billion budget for the new fiscal year — a plan he said is focused on nurturing the state's economy and creating more jobs.
The WBZ Kidcast Mobile studio was at The Cranmore Mountain Resort on January 19th 2013!
The news continues to be terrible for New England fishermen hoping to avoid a huge reduction in their catch limits in 2013.
A bill filed on Beacon Hill is aiming to toughen state laws against wildlife poaching, some of which haven't been updated in decades.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
The sexual assault trial of Alvin Campbell, the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, began Monday.
The Gloucester community came together Sunday as residents honored the seven people who died when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank in January.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
The sexual assault trial of Alvin Campbell, the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, began Monday.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
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.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
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.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
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.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.