Justice Department to monitor for compliance with voting rights laws in 5 Mass. cities
The Justice Department announced Monday that it will be sending personnel to 44 jurisdictions in 18 states, including five Massachusetts cities, to monitor for complianceRead More
Galvin eyes ‘orderly turnout’ on election’s final day
Another 1.3 million people are projected to cast their ballots on Tuesday, and when added to the 2.3 million people who have already voted theRead More
Downtown businesses board up, Boston police to send officers to all polling sites on Election Day
The Boston Police Department will have officers stationed at all polling locations on Election Day, the city’s top cop said Monday as several downtown businessesRead More
Baker to announce new executive orders on reopening process amid surge in COVID cases
Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday plans to announce new executive orders affecting Massachusetts’ reopening process due to recent increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.Read More
MBTA makes changes to Commuter Rail schedule as pandemic impacts ridership
Those who take the Commuter Rail can expect schedule changes beginning Monday as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority adjusts to changing ridership patterns as aRead More
Police investigating after two people stabbed in Seaport
Police are investigating a double stabbing in the Seaport area on Sunday night, officials said. Two people were stabbed on Melcher Street, according to police.Read More
Markey pushing for Democratic leadership at ‘turning point’
Senator Ed Markey said he’s running a progressive re-election campaign as he hopes to continue working on Capitol Hill and ultimately with a DemocratRead More
Mass health officials report 1,139 new COVID cases, 22 deaths, 6.1% positivity rate
BOSTON (WHDH) – The Department of Public Health reported 1,139 newly confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday with a test positivity rate of 6.1 percent A totalRead More
3rd suspect arrested in connection with shots fired incident in Back Bay
Boston police have arrested a third suspect who was wanted in connection with a shots fired incident in a busy section of the Back BayRead More
Police: Officers shot knife-wielding man with beanbag shotgun in downtown Boston
A Boston police officer used a bean bag shotgun to disarm a man who was wielding a knife in downtown Boston on Sunday, officials said.Read More