Democrat Gonzalez Says Gov. Baker Fails Leadership Test
Jay Gonzalez is training for next month's Boston Marathon but he's already begun a grueling political race with an equally uphill course.
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Jay Gonzalez is training for next month's Boston Marathon but he's already begun a grueling political race with an equally uphill course.
Gov. Charlie Baker paid a visit Tuesday morning to the MBTA's rail yard to see a mock-up of the new Red and Orange Line cars that will be joining the fleet over the next several years.
The GOP-backed health care bill before the U.S. House could cost Massachusetts at least $1.5 billion in annual federal payments within five years, according to the governor.
City Councilor Tito Jackson's challenge of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for his job this year was a frequent topic of jokes at the annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast, where Massachusetts politicians traded barbs and zingers Sunday morning.
Like many governors before him, Gov. Charlie Baker is finding out the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's travails go beyond the occasional delayed train.
Roads around the Commonwealth were dangerous Tuesday as the winter storm dumped snow across the northeast Tuesday.
On Monday Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, both Republicans, will host Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Irish Ambassador to the United States Anne Anderson at the Statehouse.
Word that the management control board overseeing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to stay in business for two additional years is being viewed as both a sign of progress and a realization that problems plaguing the nation's fifth-largest transit system are far from fixed.
In a glowing report citing education, health care, and the economy, US News & World Report ranked Massachusetts the best state in the nation in a study released Tuesday.
Gov. Charlie Baker says he discussed America's opioid crisis with Ivanka Trump during a National Governors Association dinner in Washington.
Will Massachusetts, where recreational marijuana is now legal, fight any federal crackdown on the industry after White House spokesman Sean Spicer said they should expect to see stepped-up enforcement of anti-pot laws?
Gov. Charlie Baker says he will hire an outside firm to help in the search for a permanent chief of the MBTA and extend the transit agency's fiscal control board until 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker praised the work of MassDOT Monday morning in clearing the roads and railways of the Commonwealth after the latest storm dumped several more inches of snow across the area.
In an address from the MEMA bunker in Framingham, Gov. Charlie Baker asked the public to avoid all travel if at all possible during the massive Nor'easter Thursday.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Tuesday morning that her office is joining local education leaders in filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he will veto a bill that called for nearly $18 million in pay raises for top lawmakers in the state.
Mr. President, turn off cable news for five minutes and take a good, long look at how Charlie Baker handles himself.
Gov. Charlie Baker has passed the midway point in his first term and the Republican is getting ready to outline his priorities for the year ahead.
In a year that saw Gov. Charlie Baker, who is up for reelection in 2018, get some of the highest approval ratings in the country, O'Sullivan pointed out that not everything has gone the Governor's way.
Gov. Charlie Baker sat down with WBZ political analyst Jon Keller last week, and Keller asked him whether or not he would be a candidate for reelection.
When asked what should change about the Democratic party, Walsh said he thought that both Republicans and Democrats in Washington need to work together more.
For the past eight years, Massachusetts enjoyed a special rapport with the White House, fueled by the friendship between former Gov. Deval Patrick and fellow Democrat President Barack Obama. Those days are fading fast.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker didn't vote for Donald Trump, but he said Wednesday he's looking forward to working with the president-elect.
Gov. Charlie Baker cast his ballot with his wife early Tuesday morning in Swampscott and told reporters afterwards he left the choice for president blank.
Governor Charlie Baker says it was more chaotic because of what the operator did but union members say he is a hero and the trains are the real problem.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
A dramatic, high speed police chase in central Massachusetts came to a peaceful end Monday when the driver surrendered to officers.
Jerod Mayo said his team took Sunday's "butt-kicking" at the hands of the Dolphins personally, and dismissed a report that players were laughing in the locker room after the defeat.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
A Massachusetts man was crowned the winner of a Tom Holland look-alike contest in Boston on Sunday.
If you're planning on traveling on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, it will be a mess with rain and possibly some snow.
A dramatic, high speed police chase in central Massachusetts came to a peaceful end Monday when the driver surrendered to officers.
When is the best time to travel this Thanksgiving week? AAA provides a look at what time you might want to hit the road.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
Jerod Mayo said his team took Sunday's "butt-kicking" at the hands of the Dolphins personally, and dismissed a report that players were laughing in the locker room after the defeat.
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.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
Jerod Mayo said his team took Sunday's "butt-kicking" at the hands of the Dolphins personally, and dismissed a report that players were laughing in the locker room after the defeat.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
In a season full of ugly football games from the New England Patriots, Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins was easily the ugliest.
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.