Somerville To Limit Detention Of Immigrants
Somerville's mayor says he will sign an executive order that bars city police from detaining people simply because they are suspected of living in the U.S. illegally.
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Somerville's mayor says he will sign an executive order that bars city police from detaining people simply because they are suspected of living in the U.S. illegally.
Mass DOT has several hundred projects underway resurfacing, repairing and expanding roads, rotaries, decks and ramps underway.
The kidnapping of at least 276 school girls in Nigeria left many people outraged and feeling helpless, wishing they could do something.
The driver who died in a crash involving seven cars on Interstate 495 Sunday was identified Monday.
Police are searching for a Level 3 sex offender who fled when State Police attempted to serve a warrant at his home.
A state official apologized Thursday for a controversial tweet on the Mass.gov account, nearly 12 hours after the tweet was posted.
Rockland Police have released a sketch of the man they say is wanted for kidnapping a 9-year-old boy, Tuesday afternoon.
"The one word I have to describe it all – epic," race director Dave McGillivray told reporters Tuesday at a post-race news conference.
Josh Wairi, 27, of Somerville, previously taught at two Somerville schools and was teaching at a Cambridge school this year. He was arrested at home Thursday.
The Boston Marathon bombings put members of the news media in new and unfamiliar roles last year.
A six-alarm fire caused extensive damage to a Cambridge apartment building, but authorities say all the residents escaped unharmed.
There's no word yet on what caused a three-alarm fire with explosions at a home in Lawrence overnight.
Simmons College says about 20 students became sick with the norovirus over the weekend.
Less than a mile from the Boston Marathon finish, runner Phil Vaughn captured the chaos and confusion on a small video camera strapped to his head, the moment police stopped the crowd, announcing runners could not continue to the end.
A day of remembrance continues in the Bay State as Plymouth first responders mourn the death of a police officer, killed on duty.
A spring storm blasted the Cape and Islands with high winds and blowing snow on Wednesday.
The New Hampshire attorney general's office says the deaths of a man and a woman found in a Manchester house after an explosion and fire are suspicious, and they're looking for a person of interest in the case.
A high school student was shot and killed in Waltham late Thursday night, the Middlesex District Attorney confirmed Friday.
#Selfie by The Chainsmokers may sound like a parody but it's riding the wave of a selfie obsessed nation.
It's suppose to be a fun and happy high school memory but the prom can also be really stressful.
Investigators are taking a close look at performance of the trolley driver who has a lengthy driving record.
Winthrop police are looking into possible underage drinking involving the high school hockey team and two coaches.
Organizers of the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade have revoked their invitation to a gay rights advocacy group to march with them on March 16.
A seven-alarm fire destroyed a vacant building in Roxbury early Monday morning.
Grady Sizemore returned to action for the first time in more than two years, playing three innings in left field and going hitless in two at-bats Thursday for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over Northeastern.
There is plenty to do in New England this weekend, even in the middle of a frigid stretch in Massachusetts.
A group of strangers worked together to save a woman who was trapped under a car in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night.
Investigators believe the men knew about the package that was being delivered.
Local fire chiefs say crews on the west coast are likely working double or triple shifts under extreme conditions.
A group of strangers worked together to save a woman who was trapped under a car in Lawrence.
Investigators believe the men knew about the package that was being delivered.
Massachusetts approved court transcribers have not had a pay raise since 1988 and they want that to change.
Newly sworn in New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte urged businesses in Massachusetts to make the move to the Granite State.
Fitchburg firefighters have responded to three electrical fires in the last two weeks.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
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.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, car companies showed how dashboards, skylights and even windshields can transform into a digital playground.
Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads - said it's ending its fact-checking program. What does that mean for social media?
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
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.
Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night.
Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots as a player, has interviewed for the team's head coaching job.
The New England Patriots would like to speak with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn about their head-coaching vacancy.
The Boston Bruins will play another outdoor game in 2026, this time in Tampa against the Lightning.
The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy on Friday.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.