The fiscal 2016 budget agreement could mean big changes to MBTA, and calls for more spending on some social services.
Check out some of the top headlines from around the commonwealth this week.
Ruling gives gay Americans biggest civil right victory to date.
City of Boston is suing Wynn Resorts.
Many utilize the archaic process to pay off parking fees.
Increased ticket fine, no towing starts July 1, 2015.
Shuttle bus services will transport passengers between Forest Hills and Ruggles Station.
MassDOT says Late Night Service will be distributed according to demand.
After just missing two years ago, the Boston Public School teacher, coach, and small business owner, is trying again to get to City Hall.
Gov. Baker urges Legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations.
Families for Excellent Schools says parent-led campaign in Boston completes six-week canvass with positive results.
Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito issue Memorial Day statements.
Walsh: Report will serve as a blueprint for the new Office of Recovery Services; recovery expert Jennifer Tracey will lead the department.
Prepare for overnight Closure of the northbound side of I-93/Tip O’Neill Tunnel.
The Supreme Judicial Court yesterday denied the appeal of Jeffrey Vaughan, who was convicted of first-degree murder.
Major General Rice has served as Adjutant General since April 2012.
All testimony and evidence was completed on Monday, May 11. Deliberations will start Wednesday.
The former Patriot was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murder in a separate case.
The childhood demeanor of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was highlighted by his Russian relatives.
The policies include the restriction of access to assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in the civilian market.
A juror on April 30 had a temporary illness.
Boston organizers say they want “amnesty” for the protesters who have been arrested in Baltimore.
A witness said the elder Tsarnaev didn't seem to care that he might leave behind a wife and daughter if he were killed.
"We are asking you to punish [Dzhokhar] by imprisoning him for the rest of his life," said Tsarnaev team attorney David Bruck on Monday.
The defense case is expected to start on Monday, April 27.
The city Monday will issue a request for proposals, seeking a company to produce the event this year.
The penalty phase began on Tuesday, April 21.
The Commonwealth, as well as Rhode Island, boast low rankings in the nationwide chart by Mother Jones.
On April 8, admitted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty on 30 counts of the 2013 tragedy.
Jurors were ordered to avoid the 2015 Boston Marathon and any bombing anniversary ceremonies.
Four state post offices, one in Boston, have extended hours if you need to get your taxes out before midnight Wednesday, April 15.
Leaves can be left out with recycling through December 4, 2015.
The Charlestown Democratic Ward Committee Sets Meeting for Tuesday, April 14, 2015
The service interruption will allow MassDOT Data Center upgrades to take place.
Reps. Stephen Lynch and Michael Capuano aren't 100 percent convinced Nancy Pelosi can lead them back to majority status.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty of the Boston Marathon bombings on all counts.
The former commissioner says he doesn't expect the jury's decision to come soon.
MBTA panel findings were released Wednesday by the Baker Administration.
The ordinance unifies the authority for the City of Boston to enforce the current statewide anti-idling laws in a consistent way.
A reminder about the new state law that goes into effect on Tuesday, April 7.