MBTA to face distancing challenges should state begin to reopen
Commuter concerns about how the MBTA will handle a sudden spike in ridership are cropping up across the Bay State as Gov. Charlie Baker mullsRead More
Somerville man charged with breaking into delivery truck
A Somerville man is due to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on charges of breaking and entering and larceny, according to police. Officers respondingRead More
Norton 16-year-old earns degree from Harvard University while attending high school
A 16-year-old boy from Norton has just earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University while also attending high school full-time. Gifted graduate Chris Styner completedRead More
Health officials announce 167 new coronavirus-related deaths in Mass., bringing death toll to 5,482 with 82,182 confirmed cases
BOSTON (WHDH) – There are now 82,182 confirmed coronavirus cases in Massachusetts, up from 80,497 cases on Wednesday, health officials announced Thursday and 5,482 coronavirus-relatedRead More
‘Worth their weight in gold’: Boston hospital breaking communication barrier with transparent masks
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is breaking barriers in the lines of communication between the deaf and hearing communities during the pandemic by distributing masks withRead More
Boston surgeon demonstrates how telemedicine is keeping doctors connected to patients
A local surgeon held a virtual demonstration on the benefits of telemedicine during the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday. Dr. Melvin Makhni of Brigham and Women’sRead More
“A kind act of humanity:” Woman snaps photo of officer consoling dog owner in Boston
A local woman was able to capture a warm moment between a police officer and a dog owner in Boston. In the photo, Officer JamesRead More
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to defrauding the VA
BOSTON (AP) — A worker at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Massachusetts pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing about $70,000 in agency fundsRead More
Baker details plan to drastically expand coronavirus testing by end of 2020
Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday said Massachusetts needs to “do more” when it comes to coronavirus testing before announcing an aggressive plan to drastically expandRead More
Survey: Mass. residents ditching pants, razor blades, makeup during coronavirus quarantine
Many Massachusetts residents have ditched their pants, razor blades, and makeup over the course of the last couple of months as they work from homeRead More