Keller: Wu's rent control plan for Boston faces hurdles on Beacon Hill
The Boston City Council approved Mayor Michelle Wu's plan to limit annual rent hikes, but there's a conspicuous lack of advance support at the State House.
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The Boston City Council approved Mayor Michelle Wu's plan to limit annual rent hikes, but there's a conspicuous lack of advance support at the State House.
Jon Santiago will serve as the Executive Office of Veterans' Services' inaugural leader.
The panel that denied Sirhan's appeal said he lacks insight into what caused him to shoot Robert F. Kennedy.
Healey proposed changes to the tax code that she said will bring Massachusetts in line with other states, making it a more attractive place to live, work and do business.
Former western Massachusetts Congressman John Olver has died. He was 86.
With both the governor and lt. governor out of state on vacation, Secretary of State Bill Galvin is serving as acting governor until Thursday night.
The grand jury probed efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
"I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen wrote to congressional leaders.
"I'm thrilled. It's really, really exciting," Gov. Maura Healey told WBZ-TV. "It's an honor and an exciting day."
Outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker gave a televised speech from the Massachusetts State House as a "proper goodbye" to the people of Massachusetts.
Gov. Charlie Baker talked to WBZ-TV about the ups and downs of his eight-year term, his next job and will he ever run for president?
After eight years alongside Charlie Baker, many thought Karyn Polito would run for governor. Instead, she's stepping away from the spotlight.
The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to publicly release years of the former president's tax returns.
Gov. Baker said Republicans need to learn as a result of the midterms that voters aren't interested in extreme candidates.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Just months before he'll leave office, Baker reclaimed the top spot in the annual poll of the nation's most popular governors.
Election Day is less than two months away and more political candidates in Massachusetts are reluctant to debate.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Both sides believe America is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new poll.
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol revealed new insight into what happened that day during its prime-time hearing Thursday night. Here are six things we learned from the first in a series of scheduled public hearings.
WBZ-TV political analyst sits down with Massachusetts Democratic party chair Gus Bickford.
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
Rebel the Walpole community resource dog died after a "tragic accident" at the police station.
The man who police said led a wild chase through two Massachusetts towns has a history of similar reckless driving, court documents allege.
Boston is officially adopting a new Massachusetts law that lets restaurants and bars serve alcohol until 3 a.m. during the World Cup.
A Lawrence, Massachusetts police officer is in critical condition after he was dragged two blocks while trying to stop a car.
A Lawrence police officer is in critical condition after he was dragged two blocks while trying to stop a car.
The man who police said led a wild chase through two Massachusetts towns has a history of similar reckless driving, court documents allege.
Rebel the Walpole community resource dog died after a "tragic accident" at the police station.
Fisherman Elliot Sudal got the surprise of a lifetime Sunday when video captured him reeling in his first great white shark off Nantucket.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
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.
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."
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Star Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was on the practice field Tuesday for mandatory minicamp as he remains without a contract extension.
The New England Patriots announced 13 training camp practices that are open to the public this summer.
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.