Boston mayor visits families of chronically absent students to encourage them to return to school
Mayor Michelle Wu said this work has encouraged students to return to school and reduced chronic absenteeism in the district.
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Mayor Michelle Wu said this work has encouraged students to return to school and reduced chronic absenteeism in the district.
Boston is working to respond to calls about trash piling up on sidewalks after September's big move-in rush.
The first of the finished projects, the Franklin Street building offers three affordable housing units.WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent of Schools Mary Skipper revealed the findings of an independent review of school bus safety policies Thursday.
Boston officials and Mayor Michelle Wu discuss the findings from a school bus safety audit following the death of 5-year-old Lens Joseph back in April.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu responded Tuesday to a letter sent last week from Attorney General Pam Bondi. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Boston will respond Tuesday to an ultimatum from the federal government over sanctuary city policies, Mayor Michelle Wu said.
Boston Police were called to a slew of violent incidents starting late on Sunday evening into Monday morning in the neighborhood of Dorchester.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu openly criticized the Kraft Group for its handling of a proposed soccer stadium for the New England Revolution in Everett.
Incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is dominating in polls, while Josh Kraft has a tough climb ahead.
With less than 100 days to go before Boston voters choose their mayor for the next four years, incumbent Michelle Wu is basking in the glow of what one recent poll found was a whopping 65% job approval rating among Boston voters. But there are some trouble spots on the Wu record that chief challenger Josh Kraft thinks he can exploit. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller has more.
It may be the dead of summer, but it was a busy week in Massachusetts politics.
The new apartments are being built on Summer in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood. Mayor Michelle Wu said they will also include 15 affordable housing units.
Special prosecutor Hank Brennan was paid around $550,000 for the Karen Read retrial. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts has Friday's top stories.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu went on offense against the Trump administration, declaring she signed an executive order asking ICE to provide information on who they are arresting in the city.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu went on offense against the Trump administration, declaring she signed an executive order asking ICE to provide information on who they are arresting in the city. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said ICE has been using "secret police tactics" in immigration raids. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
An independent political action committee supporting Josh Kraft is behind the first TV ad in Boston's mayoral race.
Boston Public Schools and the Boston Red Sox honored 33 valedictorians from across the city in a special ceremony at Fenway Park.
An independent investigation will be launched into school transportation safety at Boston Public Schools after the death of a 5-year-old boy.
President Trump is threatening to pull federal funding from so-called sanctuary cities and it could cost Boston $300 million.
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said he will be supporting Mayor Wu's reelection campaign.
The mayor was joined by Gov. Maura Healey and the Boston Pops.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu kicked off her reelection campaign on Saturday at Cyclorama in the South End.
Wu launched her re-election campaign in Boston's South End. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A person who visited Boston and Westboro, Massachusetts recently has been diagnosed with measles.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham, Massachusetts on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said Wednesday.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Nathan is a talented young artist who loves to draw and color.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said.
A person who visited Boston and Westboro, Massachusetts recently has been diagnosed with measles.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Two people are dead after a multi-car crash near a popular restaurant in Watertown.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.