Massachusetts lawmakers look to make $250M available for migrant housing
The Massachusetts House and Senate each is set to present a bill to help amid an influx of migrants at emergency shelters.
Andover schools closed as teachers strike for first time in 30 years
For the first time in 30 years Andover school teachers are on strike, saying they didn't have a choice.
MBTA hopes to have all 191 slow zone speed restrictions removed next year
The MBTA has a total of 191 total slow zones right now. They hope to remove 39 before end of this year and the rest in 2024.
Witness describes hiding in bowling alley during mass shooting in Maine
A witness at the mass shooting at a Lewiston, Maine bowling alley described the terror inside as he hid on top of a machine.
Old North Church restoration project offers rare look inside tombs built in 1732
The tomb doors below the Old North Church in Boston are being replaced for the first time since the 1800s, giving archaeologists and historians a rare look inside.
Needham man with relatives held hostage by Hamas pushes for immediate release
Jason Greenberg of Needham has five relatives who are being held hostage by Hamas.
Sail Blind program gives people who are blind the chance to learn to sail
The Sail Blind program gives people who are blind the chance to learn to sail, gain independence and have fun.
Accused killer captured in Florida now held without bail in Waltham murder
A man charged with a murder in Waltham earlier this year is now being held without bail.
Lakeville police officer, off-duty state trooper shoot armed man in confrontation
Two police officers shot and wounded an armed man in a confrontation in Lakeville early Friday morning, according to investigators.
Nurses at Dana-Farber in Methuen stage one-day strike over pay
Dozens of nurses who provide cancer care in the Merrimack Valley staged a one-day strike Wednesday, asking for pay similar to what their counterparts make in Boston.
"Send Silence Packing" campaign brings suicide awareness to Patriot Place
A powerful display at Patriot Place raises awareness about suicide.
Freetown man charged with killing girlfriend
A Freetown man accused of killing a woman he lives with has been charged with murder.
Leominster focuses on recovery as schools reopen for first time since flooding
Students in Leominster returned to school Thursday for the first time since Monday's devastating rain and flooding.
Leominster homeowners caught off guard without flood insurance
After Monday's historic flooding in Leominster, many homeowners are worried how they'll rebuild without flood insurance.
"Parent Stress Line," based in Mass., but taking calls from around the country
The Parent Stress Line is filling a big need, providing emotional support to parents and caregivers when they feel stressed and overwhelmed.