Walsh Declares Racism Public Health Crisis; Wants 20% Of Boston Police OT Budget Reallocated
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh proposed $12 million, or 20% of the police overtime budget be reallocated.
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh proposed $12 million, or 20% of the police overtime budget be reallocated.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce came together Friday morning for a critical discussion about race and equality and how the business community can do its part.
Talking to kids about race and racism can be difficult. These black authors are using literature to help their children understand.
The city looks to demilitarize its police, increase the diversity of the police force and provide impartial oversight of the department.
A member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University returned to her office Thursday to find a note with "obscene" language and "hateful" messages taped to her door, according to a letter from university officials.
A woman accused of a racist tirade at a Brockton supermarket was ordered to stay away from her accuser Wednesday.
Three men were arrested in East Boston on Friday night. WBZ sources say the arrests were in connection with the anti-immigration flyers that had been posted around the neighborhood.
Phil Haggerty and Olivia Mignosa spent their night ripping down dozens of what they describe as "white supremacist posters" plastered on trees and poles all over East Boston.
The Anti-Defamation League says there was a 44-percent jump in reported anti-Semitic incidents in the state in the first nine months of 2017.
As part of the program, players from the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Revolution will be featured in public service announcements that address racism.
Mayor Marty Walsh says the anti-racism banner unfurled at Fenway Park during Wednesday night's Red Sox-A's game may have intended to carry a good message--but it was the wrong time and place for it.
A large crowd gathered on Riverhead Beach Monday morning to say Marblehead was "no place for hate" after anti-semitic graffiti was found on a nearby seawall.
After Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones said he was subjected to racist taunts and heckling at Fenway Park Monday night, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had strong words for the "arrogant, ignorant" people responsible.
Michael Che, co-anchor of "Weekend Update" on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," is not backing away from comments he made about Boston, when he called it the "most racist city" he has ever visited.
In a letter to the school community, headmaster Lynne Mooney Teta said the school would not condone hateful, racially-motivated incidents of any nature.
The Principal of Newton North High School Thursday sent a letter to the school community addressing several acts of racism and anti-Semitism that occurred at the school over the past year, and announced the creation of a council to address issues of race, gender, and cultural diversity.
Mayor Marty Walsh is promising to look into allegations of racism at Boston's most elite exam school, Boston Latin.
The outspoken Mavericks owner is in the headlines again, this time for his comments about racism and prejudice.
The former Celtic and NBA veteran provided some insight to what it's like to work for Donald Sterling Tuesday morning on Toucher & Rich, as well as if the Clippers form of protest is enough.
Doc Rivers knew exactly what he bargained for when he agreed to take the Clippers coaching job.
The NBA is faced with quite the predicament now that audio tape has surfaced of Clippers owner Donald Sterling allegedly making racist comments.
Unfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.
Romney supporters, including his son Tagg, have moved away from dog whistle politics and are now engaging in outright disrespectful and racist campaigning.
While it is reported that 94% or more of African-Americans support President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney in the upcoming national presidential election, the rarely-spoken question is: Are many African-Americans only voting for Obama because he's black?
While there's nothing wrong with an African-American president speaking in a black dialect, there is something terribly wrong with him speaking in a black accent and cadence when undoubtedly inciting racism to a predominantly African-American audience.
Massachusetts voters have five ballot questions to answer in the 2024 election.
An 84-year-old woman says she is still in excruciating pain more than two weeks after she fell on an MBTA escalator.
Ballot Question 5 left Massachusetts voters with a choice - should the state raise the minimum wage for tipped workers?
Ballot Question 2 on the future of MCAS exams has been one of the most contentious issues in Massachusetts during the 2024 election.
Here's what to know about how the Electoral College works for the presidential election in Massachusetts.
Take a look at the ballot questions, House and Senate races, and other candidates for the 2024 election in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts voters have five ballot questions to answer in the 2024 election.
Tuesday is Election Day. So where can you cast your vote in Massachusetts?
What time can you vote on Election Day in Massachusetts? Here's all you need to know.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
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.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
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.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
While polls show inflation and the economy are the top issues for voters in New Hampshire, another topic is dominating the ad wars - abortion.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reached an agreement with business leaders last week on a temporary tax rate increase on commercial properties.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Do Massachusetts Democrats believe Ed Markey should step aside for a younger voice in the U.S. Senate? Chairman Steve Kerrigan weighs in.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
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.
NFL Trade Deadline day is upon us, and the New England Patriots might be pretty active before the buzzer sounds at 4 p.m.
Jayson Tatum scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics routed the Atlanta Hawks 123-93 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Red Sox legend Luis Tiant is one step closer to getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Jerod Mayo said there were multiple factors why the Patriots didn't go for two-points at the end of regulation in Tennessee.
If the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.