Gov. Healey calls same-sex marriage and abortion access "non-negotiable"
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said abortion and same-sex marriage are "non-negotiable" in Massachusetts and vowed to protect them.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said abortion and same-sex marriage are "non-negotiable" in Massachusetts and vowed to protect them.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide and while more Americans approve of same-sex marriage than ever before, there's growing opposition in some states, though Gov. Maura Healey said it will always be protected in Massachusetts.
A celebration service was held in Boston Friday to recognize 20 years since the first same-sex marriages were legalized in Massachusetts.
Several couples who married on May 17, 2004 joined others at a service at the Arlington Church in Boston to celebrate the anniversary.
Pope Francis will allow for priests to bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
An opinion written by the nation's longest-serving justice is raising concerns the high court could revisit other key cases.
A Massachusetts woman has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Wal-Mart of wrongly denying employee benefits for same-sex spouses.
Ben & Jerry's is saying "I Dough" to marriage equality.
Hillary Goodridge, a woman who helped legalize gay marriage in Massachusetts said she "burst into tears" after hearing the Supreme Court ruling that same-sex couples now have the right to marry throughout the United States.
The United States Supreme Court overturned bans on same-sex marriage Friday, which means gay couples now have the right to marry in all 50 states.
The legalization of same-sex marriages just over a decade ago has led to a steady stream of gay couples opting to take vows.
A historic vote in Ireland Friday could make that country the first nation in the world to legalize same sex marriage by popular vote.
Healey was in the courtroom Tuesday when the nation's highest court heard arguments in four states' same-sex marriage cases.
Former Patriot running back Craig James said in a broadcast interview he believes the devil inspired the Patriots.
The New England Patriots have joined thousands of business and organizations filing legal briefs at the Supreme Court in support of gay marriage.
The attorney general is collecting testimonials from same-sex married couples that she may include in a friend of the court brief to be sent to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court says the ex-partner of a 12-year-old's girl's mother has made her case to be considered a parent under the law.
A United Methodist Church pastor has been reinstated after he was defrocked over performing his son's same-sex marriage.
The lead lawyer in the landmark court case behind the first same-sex marriages in Massachusetts and the nation is speaking out as the state marks the 10th anniversary of the case.
Attorney General Martha Coakley is arguing that Massachusetts' anti-discrimination law should apply in the case of a married gay couple who sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester for allegedly refusing to sell them a Northbridge mansion because church officials were concerned they would host gay weddings.
Social change tends to come slowly, even in a supposedly ultra-liberal place like Massachusetts.
Attorney General Eric Holder is applying a landmark Supreme Court ruling over same-sex marriage rights to the Justice Department.
Garrett is a fun and lively boy who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outside.
The university announced a number of security improvements following the shooting that killed two students and injured nine others.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A Newton woman's designs are being sold in the Patriots Pro Shop.
The university announced a number of security improvements following the shooting that killed two students and injured nine others.
A monster winter storm will clash with Arctic air, with major implications for the weather forecast in Massachusetts.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A New Hampshire lawmaker wants to ban smoking on the sandy stretches of Hampton Beach.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.