New high school graduation framework proposed to replace MCAS requirement
Gov. Maura Healey has unveiled her proposal for new Massachusetts high school graduation guidelines to replace the MCAS requirement.
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Gov. Maura Healey has unveiled her proposal for new Massachusetts high school graduation guidelines to replace the MCAS requirement.
Governor Maura Healey called on President Donald Trump to release the contingency funds for SNAP users during an interview on "Face the Nation" on Sunday.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey staff member Lamar Cook was ordered held without bail on drug and gun charges.
Lamar Cook was the Deputy Director of the governor's western Massachusetts office. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Using government websites to convey messages of blame for the government shutdown may have started in Washington, but now, we're seeing it in Massachusetts.
Gov. Healey detailed efforts to prevent "street takeovers" in Massachusetts with citations, arrests and millions of dollars in traffic safety grants.
Governor Maura Healey announced that she has directed the Department of Public Utilities to conduct a detailed review of every line item on consumer utility bills.
Governor Maura Healey announced that she has directed the Department of Public Utilities to conduct a detailed review of every line item on consumer utility bills.
Gov. Maura Healey addressed the sudden rise of illegal car meetups and racing known as "street takeovers" in Massachusetts Wednesday.
Gov. Maura Healey was asked at a news conference if she's concerned about the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in Massachusetts.
"I'm about quality of life and making sure that everyday in this great state of ours, people are able to feel good about their quality of life, feel safe in their communities and these kinds of car meetups and the drag racing are counter to that," said the governor.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has declared a water emergency in Boxford due to a broken well.
A 70-year-old grandfather said he was denied coverage for a COVID shot by his insurance company.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
Gov. Maura Healey said the state announced new plans for vaccine access in Massachusetts in response to actions by the Trump administration.
Pharmacies in Massachusetts have been ordered by Gov. Maura Healey to make COVID vaccines available to everyone.
Students will get individual tutoring or small-group help in 272 elementary schools around the state. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
The Salisbury Beach lifeguard station was named for WWII veteran Robert "Boots" Chouinard Tuesday. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
The lawmakers fled the Lone Star State to prevent a vote on the Republican led legislature's effort to redraw congressional districts.
Multiple Texas lawmakers met with Gov. Maura Healey at the Massachusetts State House. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
It may be the dead of summer, but it was a busy week in Massachusetts politics.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller is joined by Kelly Garrity of Politico Massachusetts, and Gin Dumcius, editor of the Massterlist newsletter published by the State House News Service.
Gov. Maura Healey made the announcement Tuesday. WBZ TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Six communities across Massachusetts impacted by the ongoing trash collector strike filed a complaint asking a judge to put an end to it.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continues today with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continues today with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
We will spend the entire day Friday below freezing with highs in the 20s throughout most of Massachusetts.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that New England Patriots legends Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are finalists for the Class of 2026.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.