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The Massachusetts Teachers Association want schools to stay closed Monday so teachers and staff can use the day for COVID-19 testing, but the state said Friday that's not going to happen.
Unless you managed to get rapid test kits, a swab was hard to come by. The majority of the city-run testing locations were closed for the holiday.
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced Friday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
The FAA is warning more air travel headaches may be in store.
Should anyone with an upcoming cruise vacation, or those looking to book one, change their plans?
According to the latest update from the state, nearly 1,000 executive branch employees have left their jobs due to the vaccine mandate.
In the middle of a COVID surge, one expert says there's reason to be hopeful in the New Year.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 21,137 new confirmed COVID cases on Thursday, a new single day record.
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is not satisfied with the Baker Administration's effort to get rapid COVID-19 tests to educators and school staff before the return from the holiday break.
The agency bumped up the travel risk level for cruise travel from Level 3 to Level 4, indicating the risk for Covid-19 is "very high."
The governor is urging patience as residents seek a COVID-19 test after the holidays.
The FDA is reportedly expected to broaden eligibility for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to kids ages 12 to 15 in the coming days.
The race to get a COVID-19 PCR test isn't getting any easier. People are willing to line up very early.
The Wellesley Public Schools are calling a timeout for all winter sports in an effort to get COVID cases under control.
A growing number of crew members are falling sick from COVID-19 infections.
Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine are well protected against severe disease.
A Norwood woman tested positive for COVID-19 despite multiple negative rapid home tests in the days leading up to Christmas.
With new COVID-19 variants emerging and new mandates ahead, restaurant owners in Massachusetts are shifting gears just to survive.
Teachers and public school employees in Massachusetts will be able to test themselves at home for COVID before returning to the classroom in the new year, the state said Wednesday.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 15,163 new confirmed COVID cases on Wednesday, a new single day record.
The city of Worcester is seeing its highest COVID numbers since the start of the pandemic.
If you're looking to get a COVID-19 test, be prepared to wait in some very long lines.
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is up to 11.08%.
Combined, the newly announced sites will be able to offer an additional 3,000 COVID vaccines and boosters per day.
All 75,000 students and 18,000 employees at the University of Massachusetts will be required to get a COVID vaccine booster in early 2022.
One of the strongest storms we have seen here in quite a while will bring a wintry mix to the region.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
The dog was in the well for more than two hours with two feet of water at the bottom.
A walk signal has been made longer in an intersection that causes considerable anxiety outside the Forest Hills MBTA stop.
If you're planning on traveling on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, it will be a mess with rain and possibly some snow.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
Staffing issues at the Pepperell Fire Department came to a head Sunday night, when the fire station was completely empty after 5 p.m.
Travelers rushed to Logan Airport on Monday hoping to get ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday crowds and a potential storm.
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.
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.
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.
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.