Health officials announce 455 new coronavirus cases and 15 deaths, bringing confirmed death toll to 9,150 in Mass.
BOSTON (WHDH) — The Department of Public Health reported 455 newly confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday. A total of 126,863 cases have been reported soRead More
Citing Taylor case, Baker again presses for policing reform bill
Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday again voiced interest in a quick resolution for the policing reform bill that’s been tied up in a conference committeeRead More
Mass. casinos expanding operations after limited reopenings
It’s been almost three months since the slots parlor and casinos in Massachusetts reopened and regulators said Thursday that each of the gambling facilities areRead More
Mass. health officials announce 8th human case of West Nile virus
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Thursday announced the state’s eighth human case of West Nile virus this season. The individual who was exposedRead More
Baker administration urges schools to take advantage of in-person window
The Baker administration on Thursday continued its drumbeat that schools in communities with low COVID-19 transmission rates should bring kids back into the classroom, asRead More
COVID-19 infections continue to outpace recoveries in Massachusetts
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts continues to grow as new infections outpace the rate recoveries, according to data the Department of PublicRead More
Contact tracing underway after Boston hospital detects COVID-19 cluster
Contact-tracing efforts are underway after a COVID-19 cluster was recently detected at a hospital in Boston, officials announced Thursday. The cluster includes eight patients andRead More
Firefighter injured while battling basement fire in Roxbury
One firefighter suffered injuries while battling a basement fire in Roxbury early Thursday morning. Crews responding to a reported fire at 113 Harrishoff St. aroundRead More
Everett City Hall to reopen to the public amid coronavirus pandemic
Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced Wednesday that Everett City Hall will be reopening to the public next week. Only the first floor of City Hall willRead More
Creator of ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statue in Boston celebrates 92nd birthday
The creator of the beloved “Make Way for Ducklings” statue in Boston is celebrating her 92nd birthday Thursday. The Newton resident created the iconic sculptureRead More