Warren is sponsoring three bills that would support gun control reform, a gun buyer background check, and making gun trafficking a federal crime.
Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray will not run for governor in 2014.
As of Tuesday, 1,221 seniors remained on waiting lists for home care.
The governor also announced that he will couple the bill with increased support for mental health services.
The 2013-14 proposals include a bill establishing a gun offender registry and one providing further support for charter schools.
Former Mayor's Office liaison Jack Kelly has said he may seek one of four at-large seats.
The Somerville Democrat won't seek to replace Sen. John Kerry should Kerry become secretary of state.
The public meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square.
The city-owned building has an elevator, and is closer to Boston City Hall than the Mayor's Hyde Park home.
Beverly Scott was a guest on the WGBH show Wednesday night.
City health officials want "thousands" to get vaccinated this weekend.
Gun control laws are regulated at the state and federal level, but Boston City Council President Murphy believes the city can affect change, too.
Boston's seen a ten-fold increase in flu cases over last year.
A look at some of the Boston Redevelopment Authority's upcoming public meetings.
Nicole Freedman was instrumental in several Boston-based bicycle initiatives, most notably the Hubway system.
Mayor Thomas Menino met with his Cabinet and is back in City Hall.
In an interview with Fox 25 news after her Thursday morning swearing-in ceremony, Warren told reporters she'd "work her tail off" in Washington.
A drop in the state's median household income led to the salary reduction.
The bill eases portions of the so-called "fiscal cliff."
The new city ordinance requires all owners to register all rental units of more than six units.
The incumbent senator and widow of the late Sen. Kennedy both spoke positively about Markey's candidacy on Friday.
After hinting that he'd make a run for Sen. John Kerry's seat should he be tabbed to be Secretary of State, U.S. Rep. Ed Markey will run for Senate in 2013, according to a Boston Globe report.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was in the hospital and now is staying at the Spaulding Rehab Center.
President Barrack Obama announced John Kerry is his choice to be Secretary of State Friday.
The Massachusetts senator reportedly will be the pick to replace Hillary Clinton as the country's top diplomat.
Mass. Senate Republican Leader Bruce Tarr plans to introduce legislation in January.
The State Department of Public Health is working on coming up with statewide regulations.
Boston City Councilor Felix Arroyo held a hearing on Tuesday night to address how to get rid of the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Boston area.
The new lighting scheme allows MassDOT to create custom colors for special events.
Does the massacre at Newtown, CT, signal the need for a political debate on gun regulations?
Residents are invited to a public hearing with Boston Public Schools and the Boston Public Health Commission on Tuesday night to address mental health issues, especially in light of the recent tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut.
The Zoning Commission will consider the BRA's proposal at a meeting on Dec. 12.
State Sen. Will Brownsberger writes that the economy and its effect on public transportation are among the biggest challenges for the upcoming Legislative term.
Gov. Deval Patrick says the state’s toll system will be fully automated by 2015.
A new data-driven website and downloadable app lets Boston residents check in on the city's services performance, including transportation, crime, fire, parks and other departments.
A Massachusetts gun owners group is lobbying for passage of a bill that would confer lifetime gun licenses.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled police don't need a search warrant to look at a cellphone's call list after arresting the phone's owner. As courts around the country grapple with the issue, tell us: is this reasonable searc
Boston leaders are looking to amend the city's rental ordinances and create a citywide database of all rental units.
A study finds that Bay Staters will pay more if the child and college tuition tax credits expire.
Boston officials and cycling advocates will present what specific areas of the city we should prioritize for barrier lanes at a hearing on Thursday.