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Walsh Advised Against Boston Police Commissioner Meeting With Attorney General Barr
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh told WBZ-TV Friday he advised against the Boston Police Commissioner's meeting with Attorney General William Barr.
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh told WBZ-TV Friday he advised against the Boston Police Commissioner's meeting with Attorney General William Barr.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said the city is looking into reallocating some of the police department's budget.
The mayor of Boston is urging people not to attend large gatherings this holiday weekend.
Whether or not the Celtics will be allowed to do that is not yet known. Marty Walsh expects a clearer picture coming on Monday.
Walsh says anyone failing to take precautions while shopping for food is "putting other people at risk."
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said steps being taken to combat the coronavirus, such as social distancing, are having a positive effect.
Walsh said Boston will stand behind its immigrant population.
At a time when people are being urged to stay home and practice social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic, Boston has seen multiple acts of violence.
To try to spread the word about safety measures to take during the coronavirus pandemic, starting Sunday at noon, the City of Boston will deploy seven Boston Public Works trucks with sound equipment to broadcast a public safety message.
Mayor Marty Walsh is once again urging runners to stay away from the Boston Marathon route on Monday.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is now allowing mortgage payments to be deferred for three months.
Governors and mayors who've made the tough calls have been mostly rewarded with sky-high approval ratings.
David Ortiz became a legend for coming through in the clutch. Now, as the city does its best to fight the coronavirus pandemic, he's asking Bostonians to do the same.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Thursday that he is ready, if necessary, to use police and fines to enforce social distancing rules. He said that this will be a last resort, but that there are some still not following the guidelines.
A coronavirus testing facility for first responders will open Saturday in East Boston, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday during a news conference.
Mayor Walsh is showing support for the immigrant community during the coronavirus crisis.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh addressed the city Tuesday night, reminding residents the importance of limiting their contact with each other.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced millions of dollars in funding for affordable housing in the city Friday morning.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh wants to impose a fee on the purchase price of any private real estate sale over $2 million in the city to pay for affordable housing.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller interviews Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on banning masks at protests, traffic at the Everett casino and Michelle Wu's comments on city development.
Boston's mayor says the city is taking another look at how police interact with federal immigration officials amid questions over whether the department has violated the Trust Act, a city regulation meant to prevent police involvement in civil immigration cases.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has announced a new program to help ease child care costs in the city.
Boston Public Schools started the new school year Thursday and the new superintendent brought what she calls "the juice."
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is declaring a heat emergency as temperatures in the city are expected to approach 100 degrees this weekend.
The mayor's office is offering a number of heat safety tips.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
An officer was injured when he was struck by a stolen motor vehicle in Jamaica Plain. The suspect was shot by the officer.
New England artist Noah Kahan is headlining the biggest show of his career at Fenway Park Thursday, and more than 30,000 fans have shown up to see it.
More debris fell from a turbine Thursday morning at the controversial Vineyard Wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod.
When a Woburn teenager noticed that the offerings at his local food pantry didn't reflect the diversity of his community, he launched an initiative to change that.
An officer was injured when he was struck by a stolen motor vehicle in Jamaica Plain. The suspect was shot by the officer.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
An unnamed juror in the Karen Read murder trial told the judge that he or she is "frightened for [his or her] personal safety."
More debris fell from a turbine Thursday morning at the controversial Vineyard Wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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 the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
Brad Stevens reacted to two of the biggest storylines surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Training camp is nearly upon us, that special time of year when an NFL player can go from relative obscurity to potential stardom with a strong showing on the practice field.
While Jaylen Brown's assessment on Bronny James didn't sit well with Lakers fans, Bronny's agent had no issues with the Celtics star sharing his opinion.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.