On the heels of high-profile failures like the Baby Doe case, Gov. Charlie Baker vowed to "keep kids safe."
Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.
City Council At-Large candidate Annissa Essaibi-George’s campaign was bolstered by the endorsements of three Democratic Ward Committees.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is reviewing the legality of fantasy sports and some reps want to treat it as gambling.
The regulations, which also require retailers to keep the devices behind the counter, take effect Sept. 25.
Incumbent City Council member Charles Yancey placed second in the District 4 voting behind newcomer Andrea Campbell.
At over 40 locations, the polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
Boston City Council President Bill Linehan has reportedly attended just 15 percent of meetings since January of 2014.
August 15 and 16 would be the ideal time to make any big purchases across the Commonwealth.
Over 400,000 people will benefit from 50 percent increase in Earned Income Tax Credit Increase, state officials say.
The new position will focus on creating healthy transportation and lifestyle options in the city of Boston.
Children enrolled in early education and care programs across the state will benefit from an array of improvements.
Boston is making an effort to increase transparency and accountability by opening more city data to the public.
Beverly Scott resigned from her post as general manager of the MBTA back in February.
Each appointed board member comes as part of the $38.1 billion state budget which Baker signed into law Friday.
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.
Marty Walsh signed new agreement with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Many utilize the archaic process to pay off parking fees.
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.
Shuttle bus services will transport passengers between Sullivan Station and Oak Grove.
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 overpass will close during the weekend of May 16 - 17 before the demolition process begins.
All testimony and evidence was completed on Monday, May 11. Deliberations will start Wednesday.
Residents were concerned that the Centre Street USPS was going to close.
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.