Mass. Senate passes police reform bill
The Massachusetts Senate held a moment of silence for George Floyd before approving what supporters called a landmark bill for police reform and racial justiceRead More
New challenge: Winterizing virus testing sites in Mass.
Massachusetts officials are looking at how to reconfigure COVID-19 testing efforts to respond to the current distribution of cases around the state and prepare forRead More
Mass. Senate approves policing reform compromise 28-12
A House-Senate compromise policing reform bill cleared the Senate Tuesday by a 28-12 vote, with support for the bill eroding compared to the 30-7 voteRead More
Kimberly Budd sworn in as first Black Chief Justice of Supreme Judicial Court
Kimberly Budd, first Black woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, was sworn in Tuesday. Budd was nominated by Gov. CharlieRead More
Walsh ties Boston virus case spike to Thanksgiving
In the state’s two largest cities, officials are cautiously eyeing the latest coronavirus data to keep watch for the impact of Thanksgiving get-togethers and girdingRead More
Building dept. weighing citations after railing falls from construction site in Cambridge
The Cambridge Building Department is considering citing a construction company after railings blew off the roof of its work site in Harvard Square Monday. DuringRead More
Officials investigating fatal shooting in Malden
Officials are investigating a fatal shooting in Malden Tuesday, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. Officers responding to reports of a man shot on CrossRead More
Union head: Reform bill punishes ‘police just for being police’
The state’s largest law enforcement union called a compromise police reform bill that will be voted on Tuesday the “final attack” by lawmakers on BayRead More
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence spotted in Boston for Netflix movie shoot
Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence were spotted in Boston on Tuesday for the filming of a new Netflix movie. DiCaprio could be seenRead More
Massachusetts small businesses hit hard during pandemic
BOSTON (AP) — The number of open small businesses in Massachusetts has dropped by 37% this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, while small business revenueRead More