Workforce dropouts add variable to Mass. economy

Nearly two years after COVID-19 upended the world and sent unemployment claims skyrocketing, Massachusetts officials are still working to decipher the seismic shifts to theRead More

Boston to lift mask mandate for businesses, other venues

BOSTON (AP) — Boston is planning to lift its indoor mask mandate for businesses and many other venues starting this weekend. Mayor Michelle Wu onRead More

Boston supermarket cuts off Russian imports in support of Ukraine

A Boston supermarket has ceased all purchases and imports of Russian products in a show of support for Ukrainian people. Bazaar in Allston posted aRead More

Republican enters race for Massachusetts attorney general

BOSTON (AP) — A Republican has jumped into the race to replace outgoing Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey. Jay McMahon, a trial attorney and lifelongRead More

2 people arrested as group challenges State House entrance policy

Two people were arrested and about a half-dozen others were denied entry to the State House early Tuesday afternoon when a small group of demonstratorsRead More

Healey fundraising clears $400K for third straight month

Attorney General Maura Healey’s fundraising is not slowing down for her bid for the governor’s office, with her campaign set to report that the DemocratRead More

Health officials: Mass. students no longer required to wear masks on school buses

All K-12 students in the Bay State are no longer required to wear masks on school buses and transport vans, health officials announced Tuesday. TheRead More

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Friendly Toast opens new location in Bay State

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (WHDH) — The Friendly Toast has opened a new location in Massachusetts. The new eatery at 199 Boylston Street in Chestnut HillRead More

3 MBTA bus routes in Boston now free of charge for next 2 years

Commuters are now able to ride three MBTA bus routes in Boston at no charge. The fare-free program on bus routes 23, 28, and 29Read More

Mass. DCF looking to improve communication with other states following disappearance of Harmony Montgomery

(WHDH) — The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families is looking for ways to improve communication with other states following the disappearance of Harmony Montgomery.Read More