25,477 Boston Residents Have Lost SNAP Food Benefits Since June 2025

Three Out of Four Calls to the State SNAP Agency Went Unanswered in Early 2026 as Advocates Push for More Caseworkers

Free Speaker on Maintaining Value and Dignity as We Age

Boston Village Presents: “Everyone Wants To Live A Long Life.  Nobody Wants To Get Old.”

Thousands Gather On Boston Common To Protest Against ICE Shootings, U.S. Involvement In Venezuela

The protest was titled "No War At Home, No War Abroad" and began at the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Street.

Fenway Park Concessions Workers Could Be On Strike For Weekend Red Sox-Dodgers Series

The union representing Aramark workers at Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall said they will go strike at noon without a contract deal.

Protest Held Against Waymo In Boston As City Council Holds Hearing On Self-Driving Cars

City leaders said many questions need to be answered about how autonomous vehicles would operate on Boston's streets.

Fenway Park Workers' Union Says Strike Is Imminent, Asks Boston Red Sox Fans Not To Buy Food Or Drinks

If a strike occurs, the union is asking fans to support striking workers by refraining from purchasing food or drinks at Fenway.

Thousands Raise Awareness Of Gun Violence At 29th Annual Mother's Day Walk In Boston

"We all are unified as one. Memorializing, celebrating and uplifting our loved ones," said participant Beverly Parham. "

"Hands Off!" Protest In Boston Draws Nearly 100,000 People Rallying Against Trump, Musk

"We are all under attack. So we wanted to make sure that this rally represented everyone," said Susan Labandibar of Swing Blue Alliance.

Boston Area College Students Worry About Job Prospects Amid Rising Unemployment

Inside Bentley's Career Service Office on Tuesday, students were on the hunt, hoping to land a job when they graduate.

North Andover Teachers, Parents Rally Against "Devastating" Job Cuts

The new cuts will eliminate 40 jobs and temporarily close down Kittredge Elementary School at the end of the school year.

Boston Nursing Facility Sues Former Director, Accusing Him Of Mishandling More Than $3 Million

Mitish Mahulkar has been working as an occupational therapist at the facility for 12 years and said he often went weeks without a paycheck.

Hundreds Gather On Boston Common To Support Ukraine After White House Meeting

"We need peace. But we need peace for Ukraine, we need to have some security guarantees for our country," organizer Daria Sakhniuk said.

Boston Drivers Frustrated By New Paid Parking Times In Back Bay

The new change has drivers frustrated and confused in an area where parking is already competitive.

Boston Public Library Worker Battling Cancer Says She Was Denied Sick Time Donated By Co-Workers

The BPL utilizes an extended sick leave fund, a "bank" where employees donate unused sick leave where people can apply to access it.

Some Mass. Immigrant Communities Fearful After Videos Of Federal Agents Making Arrests

ICE has not responded to at least four requests for comment or clarification from WBZ.

Disappointed Travelers Return To Boston From Snowy Florida

Imagine booking a trip to Florida thinking you were escaping the cold, only to arrive to near-freezing temperatures.

Proposal To Build 25-Story Luxury Hotel Raises Concerns In Chinatown

What was once an unstable building, may soon be a hotel in Chinatown. Only, the future is as shaky as the past.

Immigrants And Organizations In Massachusetts Worried About Deportations Under Trump

"It was a very bad situation [in Afghanistan]. The women can't live and can't do any jobs. The children are not safe," Zakira Mosawi said.

Cape Cod Woman Honors Father's Love Of Space By Sending His Ashes Into Orbit

"He would let me press buttons and help him edit, I was his little apprentice," daughter Melanie Sharrow said.

Woman's Boston Side Hustle Inspired By Her Love Of Hosting Dinner Parties

In Boston's North End, a woman has turned her love of entertaining into a booming dinner party business.

Protesters Clash Over Abortion Rights In Boston Common; 9 Arrested

Protesters on opposing sides of the abortion debate clashed on Boston Common leading to nine arrests.

Should Children Be Allowed Inside A Brewery? This Boston Location Says Not At Night

Breweries have become a popular spot for families thanks to their casual atmosphere and affordable food.

Workers At 4 Boston Hilton Hotels To Stop Strike, Return To Work On Friday With New Contract

The Union said the new contract will increase wages by $10 over four years for non-tipped staff, and improve hiring and healthcare benefits.

Boston College Hockey Honors Gaudreau Brothers, Tony Voce

"Johnny Gaudreau was magic on the ice. He could do things with that puck most people couldn't," longtime fan Steven Spellman said.

Boston Doctor Brings Hidden Talent To The Sciences With Careers Program

Dr. Reede is a pediatrician and was inspired to start BSCP 33 years ago after attending a conference bringing students of color together.

Family Says Boston Hospital Lost Mother's Belongings After Her Sudden Death

"It was horrifying. It was my worst nightmare," daughter Nikki DiMascola said.

Boston's Hotel Workers Are On Strike, Impacting Some Of City's Landmarks

The union is calling for more staffing, better working conditions and higher wages.

Boston Port Reopening After Dockworkers Union Suspends Strike

About 300 dockworkers walked off the job in Boston. The union has been calling for better pay and a stop to automation replacing jobs.

How Would A Port Workers Strike Impact Boston? An Expert Weighs In

A strike would close Conley Terminal, the main cargo port in South Boston.

Boston Haitians Protest Trump's False Claims About Ohio Immigrants

The organization said the two politicians should be arrested for false claims made about immigrants during the presidential debate.

Boston Hotel Workers Go On Strike For Third Time This Month At 4 New Locations

Workers at the Omni Parker House, Omni Boston Seaport, Renaissance Boston Seaport, and Westin Boston Seaport walked off the job Thursday.

Hotel Workers Back On Strike For 3 Days In Boston As Contract Talks Continue

Those on the picket line said the economy is not working for them and they blame the hotel and the hotel industry for that.

Boston Mother Demands Answers After Son Left On School Bus For Hours

"She says the bus app is not working," Johnson said. "OK, so where is the bus? Where is my child He got on a bus where is he?"

Hotel Workers At Four Boston Hotels Walk Off The Job Amid Stalled Contract Talks

Nearly 900 hotel workers went on strike Sunday morning in Boston, one of eight cities where workers have walked off the job.

Protesters Want Massachusetts Governor To Save 2 Steward Hospitals Days Before They Close

The two hospitals, Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, are set to close Saturday, Aug. 31.

Boston Traffic Impacting Duck Boat, Trolley Tours "It's The Perfect Storm"

"Sometimes guests miss exciting areas of the city because we have to do work-arounds for traffic," Brown said.

2024 Olympics Spark Local Reflection On Boston's Botched Bid

How do politicians feel about the failed Olympic plans?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA Names 2024 Match of the Year

Eric Wirth and Jalil Presley-Rogers Celebrate 5 Years of Mentorship

Biker-Runner Raises Money For Boston Hospital Treating Sarah Wroblewski's Son Declan

"He's really surpassed all our expectations at this point," said Declan's father, Bobby Lyons. "Another selfless act, it's amazing."

Boston's Adding A Bike Lane To Boylston Street And Some Aren't Happy About It

"It's great for me. You know, I don't have to dodge cars. I don't have to worry about getting run over," a biker told WBZ-TV.