Massachusetts Says Transgender Soldiers Welcome In National Guard
National Guard units are under the command of governors in each state but can be called up to federal service by the president.
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Cambridge Moves To Add Gender 'X' Option On Birth Certificates
The city of Cambridge took a step forward Monday toward offering a gender-neutral option on birth certificates.
'Trans People Deserve To Live' Flag Unfurled During Game 5 Of World Series
The statement was emblazoned on the Transgender Pride Flag, colored blue, pink and white.
Transgender Educator In Swampscott Returning To The Classroom
A Swampscott educator who was placed on leave after coming out as transgender is returning to the classroom.
Convicted Murderer Seeking Sex Change Surgery In Prison Sues Mass. Correction Commissioner
Michelle Kosilek filed the lawsuit against Correction Commissioner Thomas Turco in her latest legal effort to receive a sex change operation at taxpayer expense.
Christine Hallquist, Transgender Candidate, Wins Nomination For Vermont Governor
Vermont made history Tuesday night, with Christine Hallquist, a transgender candidate, winning the Democratic primary in the race for governor.
Transgender Protections, Other Mass. Ballot Questions Certified For November
Massachusetts voters will decide three questions on the November ballot.
Mass. Senate Passes Bill To Allow Gender "X" On Driver's Licenses
A bill that would allow a gender "X" designation on driver's licenses instead of "male" or "female" now goes to the House for consideration.
Boston Marathon Says Transgender Women Runners Can Compete As Women
Race officials are publicly acknowledging that transgender runners can compete using the gender they identify with.
Transgender Principal's Contract Won't Be Renewed
A Swampscott elementary school principal who recently announced they are transgender will not receive a new contract, the district announced in a letter to parents.
'I Can Now Say It': Elementary School Principal Comes Out As Transgender
A Massachusetts elementary school principal announced in a letter to the community they are transgender.
Far More Teens Identify As Transgender Than Previously Thought, Report Suggests
Nearly 3 percent said they are transgender or gender nonconforming, meaning they don't always self-identify as the sex they were assigned at birth.
Transgender Woman Sues State To Be Placed In All-Female Prison
Marty Walsh Responds To 'Free Speech Bus' By Raising Transgender Flag At City Hall
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh raised a flag supporting the transgender community after a bus with anti-transgender messages parked outside the State House.
Massachusetts Leaders Decry Trump Rollback Of Protections For Transgender Students
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill into law last year guaranteeing transgender people can use restrooms that correspond with their gender identities in Massachusetts.
Boy Scouts Will Allow Transgender Children Into Programs
The Boy Scouts of America says it will allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in its boys only programs.
Churches Sue Over Massachusetts Transgender Law
A new Massachusetts law that prohibits discrimination against transgender people in public restrooms is "punishing" the protected religious speech of churches and pastors, a conservative Christian organization claims in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Massachusetts Transgender Law Goes Into Effect
Advocates for transgender people in Massachusetts say they can no longer be legally discriminated against in public places.
Judge Blocks Obama's Transgender Rules For School Bathrooms
It applies to schools nationwide, as many districts reopen this week after the summer vacation.
Boston Medical Center Is First In Mass. To Offer Sex Reassignment Surgery
The hospital announced the launch of its new Center For Transgender Medicine and Surgery on Wednesday.
From Locker Rooms To Sex Ed, Schools Already Balancing Transgender Issues
The Obama administration recently declared that transitioning children be treated consistent with their gender identity.
Obama Administration Tells Public Schools To Allow Transgender Bathroom Access
Public schools must now permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity.
Mass. Senate Passes Transgender Rights Bill
The Massachusetts Senate is debating a bill to ban discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations.
Massachusetts Senate To Debate Transgender Rights Bill
The Massachusetts Senate is planning to discuss a bill aimed at strengthening legal protections for transgender individuals.
Longtime WBZ Traffic Reporter Scott Eck Announces Gender Change
"It was when I was about 5 years old that something clicked in my head and I realized that I was different from most of the other kids around me."
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Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing of Brockton man
Brockton Police discovered the man suffering from apparent stab wounds while investigating a robbery in the area.
Bruins clinch Atlantic with 2-1 win over Tampa Bay
The Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Roxbury preschoolers make their own Orange Line
The students at the early education center run by Horizons for Homeless Children learned all about the MBTA on Friday.
Human remains found in Stoughton by workers
The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Boston on Friday.
Tipping is different than it was just a few years ago
As more places offer the option to tip, Americans are tipping less.
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5 homes destroyed, 3 damaged in massive fire at Minot Beach in Scituate
Firefighters from across the South Shore responded to a massive fire on Glades Road in Scituate.
Human remains found in Stoughton by workers
The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Boston on Friday.
Tipping is different than it was just a few years ago
As more places offer the option to tip, Americans are tipping less.
At least 24 dead after Mississippi tornado causes destruction across the state
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing of Brockton man
Brockton Police discovered the man suffering from apparent stab wounds while investigating a robbery in the area.
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Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why
Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35.
Drinking caffeine could help boost metabolism, new study finds
European researchers have found that higher levels of caffeine in the blood were associated with a reduced fat burden.
"Harvard Diet" may help reduce risk of chronic diseases
The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate was introduced in 2011 and acts as a guide for eating balanced meals.
New study finds losing sleep could impact kids' health
It can be hard to get your little ones to go to bed but a new study finds losing just a little bit of sleep could take a toll on your kids' health.
Somerville company develops free feminine pads on a roll
The dispenser is just like a toilet paper dispenser and no vending machine or coins are necessary to get a sanitary pad.
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I-Team: Downtown Boston struggling to rebound after COVID pandemic
According to a new study, Boston's growth is lagging behind other cities.
I-Team: Judge blocks MV Realty mortgages, releases liens
A series of I-Team investigations has led to a court ruling that could mean dozens of homeowners will recoup tens of thousands of dollars.
I-Team: Experts say school bullying cases are underreported
A recent survey showed one in five students said they were bullied, most of them girls.
Protesters rally against legislation they say would shield predatory lenders
There was a new development Wednesday in a story the I-Team has been investigating for years.
I-Team: RMV keeps sending Danvers man new license in mail
The I-Team has heard from people who say they're jumping through hoops to get just one license.
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'The extremists are running it,' Rep. Katherine Clark predicts gridlock in House
In an exclusive WBZ-TV interview, the powerful House Minority Whip painted a gloomy picture of the prospects for bipartisan action over the next two years.
Keller: St. Patrick's Day breakfast jokes aimed at politicians "made in good fun"
There were plenty of jokes made Sunday morning at the expense of local politicians, but Sen. Nick Collins provided his annual reminder that it's all in good fun.
Keller: Warren says it's time to bring back tougher bank regulations
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants a return to tougher regulations after the abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and several others.
Keller: CDC report shows our knowledge of COVID-19 still a work in progress
The CDC has a wake up call for those who've dropped COVID-19 risk from their list of things to worry about.
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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Dunkin' is now serving breakfast tacos
Dunkin' is hoping its customers will try something new in the morning.
Shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond stores won't stay empty for long
Other chains are ready to scoop up vacant Bed Bath & Beyond stores.
Kelly's Roast Beef opening new location south of Boston
You'll soon be able to get some "famous" roast beef in Dedham.
Silicon Valley Bank's parent company files for bankruptcy
The parent of Silicon Valley Bank filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week after it failed and was seized by the government.
Data-gathering robot to monitor BJ's store aisles
"Tally" will roam the store to survey what's currently on shelves.
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
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Bruins clinch Atlantic with 2-1 win over Tampa Bay
The Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
Tatum notches 40th 30-point game, Celtics beat Pacers 120-95
Jayson Tatum set a new franchise record with his 40th 30-point game this season and the Celtics rolled to a 120-95 win over the Pacers.
Jeremy Swayman opens up on relationship with Linus Ullmark
"Yeah, I mean, I'm glad you noticed it," Swayman told a reporter Thursday night, "because it's so genuine, man."
Is Friday's Red Sox lineup a preview for Opening Day?
The Red Sox open the 2023 season in less than a week. Friday night's exhibition lineup against the Braves could be a preview of what's to come for Boston.
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Northern Lights seen in Massachusetts during severe geomagnetic storm
The powerful solar storm brought the aurora borealis much farther south than usual.
Proposal to build world's tallest flagpole in Maine hits snag
Plans to build the world's tallest flagpole are on pause in Maine.
Andover mini horse comes up just short in Cadbury Bunny contest
The little therapy horse was going up for a big job.
First right whale mom and calf pair arrive in Cape Cod Bay for the season
It's a welcome sight off the coast of Massachusetts.
Why does snow sometimes appear blue?
Have you ever seen blue snow? It is a real thing!