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Activists, community leaders, and residents took to the streets of Boston and Somerville on Sunday, calling for an extension of the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium.
A Somerville police officer faces an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charge for allegedly using pepper spray on a suspect who was already in custody and wearing handcuffs, authorities said.
The Green Line extension, a $2.3 billion project that expands service for 4.7 miles into Somerville and Medford, is now 50% complete.
A Somerville man was killed in a rock climbing accident in New Hampshire.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Cambridge, Newton, Somerville and Watertown have been elevated to high risk for the mosquito-borne disease after four new cases arose.
Many gym-goers in Somerville were up early Tuesday to enjoy the first day of Phase 3 Part 1 in the city.
A Somerville gym owner said the next several weeks will be crucial for his business to survive.
Somerville will soon be looking to its sewage for warning signs of a potential coronavirus surge in the community.
The T's "Rapid Response Bus Lanes Program" will create new bus lanes in Boston, Chelsea, Everett and Somerville.
Somerville may move to a limited Phase 3 reopening - including gyms and indoor recreation facilities - as soon as Sept. 8
Community members protested as Tufts University welcomes students back to campus.
A parents' group called "Bring Kids Back Massachusetts" gathered on the steps of the State House to push for schools to open their doors to students in the fall.
Phase 3 in Somerville was supposed to start Monday but for the third time, the city decided to delay it.
The city is encouraging gyms to hold outdoor classes with as many as 25 people.
The superintendent said in-person schooling for everyone is now off the table.
Mayor Joe Curtatone said he wants to see coronavirus numbers stay steady or trend downward.
Boston gyms allowed to open in Phase 3 are preparing for Monday.
Somerville continues to take a cautious approach to reopening businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
The city will begin Phase 3 of reopening on July 13 at the earliest.
Four people were injured after a shooting in Somerville late Thursday.
It's believed to be the first ordinance of its kind in the country.
A pickup truck crashed into a Somerville restaurant leaving the driver and one other person injured Monday night.
A mother in Somerville is spreading love and lasagna during the coronavirus pandemic.
Somerville is requiring restaurants to resubmit a patio plan to amend their license and prove they can safely operate in the age of COVID-19.
One very, very happy dog was reunited with owner Dan O'Brien Tuesday afternoon, ending a crazy ordeal.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
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.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
A funeral service was held in Wellesley for the two children who were allegedly murdered by their mother last month.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts State Senate president Karen Spilka.
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.