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A Boston hospital is starting the world's first hand transplant program for children, and doctors say it won't be long until face transplants and other radical operations to improve appearance and quality of life are offered to kids, too.
An 11-year-old Canton girl got to witness first-hand just how hard it can be to brush a gorilla's teeth.
The Legislature's committee on Labor and Workforce Development on Tuesday was scheduled to hear several bills that would increase the minimum wage, which has been at $8 an hour since 2008.
Police are looking for the public's help after a 24-year-old man was killed in a hit and run crash in Saugus overnight.
Boston Marathon bombing victim Krystle Campbell's family was presented with Campbell's posthumous degree at UMass Boston's undergraduate commencement Friday.
Nancy O'Hara had just returned from Florida, tending to the affairs of her 97-year-old sister who'd recently passed away.
A building where the Milton Women's Club has been meeting since 1931 will be torn down, leaving a 80-year-old mural to fall as well.
Memorial Day Services were being held throughout the Commonwealth Monday.
A clean harbor advocacy group is giving strong grades to most Boston Harbor beaches in its second annual report card, but it's also highlighting some problems.
Gabriel Gomez did not apologize Friday for calling Rep. Ed Markey "pond scum."
Two children who were the focus of an Amber Alert Monday night are back safe in Massachusetts.
The truck driver wanted in a hit and run crash in Boston Sunday that killed a visiting scientist from Japan is talking to detectives and cooperating with the investigation, police said Monday.
Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left a goodbye note in the boat where he was captured in Watertown, CBS News reported Thursday.
Cameron and Patrick visited the makeshift memorial that includes T-shirts, letters, running shoes and other items in the city's Copley Square early Tuesday morning.
All three men charged Wednesday began attending UMass with Tsarnaev in 2011, according to the FBI.
Traffic was allowed to flow all the way down Boylston Street on Wednesday morning for the first time since two explosions on April 15 killed three spectators and sent more than 260 to the hospital.
"We may be momentarily knocked off our feet," Obama said. "But we'll pick ourselves up. We'll keep going. We will finish the race."
A Patriots' Day tradition continues with the reenactment of the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Would you drink a cup of bacon coffee? Maybe a seaweed latte is more your style?
A teenager passed away Wednesday hours after a fire ripped through her Gloucester home.
About 50 chemical bottle bombs have been discovered on the streets of Lawrence over the past few weeks, many of which were already exploded.
Framingham police are looking for help tracking down a young man wanted for sexually assaulting a teenager.
For the past 11 years, Boston City Councilor Rob Consalvo has been representing his district including Hyde Park, Roslindale, Readville and Mattapan.
According to JetBlue's website, initial flights from Worcester will go to Austin, Texas, Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A teenager has been charged with stabbing a young mother in Dorchester Monday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.