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Retailers are hoping a break from the state's 6.25% sales tax will entice customers.
Moderna said a small group of older adults given it's experimental coronavirus vaccine showed encouraging early results.
For six years, volunteers have been offering lunch to people in need at First Church in Cambridge. When the pandemic began, they pivoted to an outdoor program.
Local breweries are using creative business models to stay in business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A bicyclist was hit by a tractor-trailer and killed near the Harvard Square T Station on Tuesday.
Fourteen polling sites in Cambridge will be relocated for the state primary and general election because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Moderna said it's coronavirus vaccine study is on track to complete enrollment of all 30,000 volunteers by next month.
Two Cambridge city councilors are proposing letting city workers take over primary traffic enforcement duties from the police department.
Moderna claims its' coronavirus vaccine is showing promise in monkeys.
One of the world's largest tech companies is bracing for a long pandemic.
The policy has been the subject of protests for the last month.
For more than two weeks, employees have walked off the job after being reprimanded for wearing their Black Lives Matter face masks.
Police said the suspect removed the window air conditioning unit from the window to enter the home.
A distraught man who was trying to get into an apartment building to see his mother who died suddenly was handcuffed.
Harvard University announced its coronavirus plan for the fall semester.
MIT has designed a robot that is capable of disinfecting the floor of a 4,000-square foot warehouse in only half an hour.
At Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, it's now summer camp with a twist.
Whole Foods is defending its dress code after sending home workers who wore the masks.
Many find they're burning out from the stress and long hours and the results can be severe.
Harvard joins most of the rest of the Ivy League in making SAT and ACT test scores optional this year amid the coronavirus.
The Cambridge biotech company said it is on track to be able to produce between 500 million to 1 billion doses by the start of 2021.
While many are calling for police review boards, Cambridge established one 35 years ago.
He's accused of lying about his ties to a Chinese-run recruitment program.
Protesters gathered outside of Cambridge City Hall Monday calling for police departments to be defunded.
Cambridge police officers now have a duty to try and stop one of their colleagues if they see them using unreasonable force.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
The Boston Celtics teamed up with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to give five kids VIP treatment and access to the game against the Clippers Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
Staffing issues at the Pepperell Fire Department came to a head Sunday night, when the fire station was completely empty after 5 p.m.
The dog was in the well for more than two hours with two feet of water at the bottom.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
While the Patriots are away on their bye week, Gillette Stadium will host eight Massachusetts High School Super Bowls.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.