Bill Owens, First Black State Senator In Massachusetts, Dies At 84
Bill Owens, the first Black man to be elected to the State Senate in Massachusetts, has died at the age of 84.
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Bill Owens, the first Black man to be elected to the State Senate in Massachusetts, has died at the age of 84.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin, citing his record of overseeing accessible and transparent elections, announced Monday that he will seek an eighth four-year term in office.
Harvard professor Danielle Allen said she is running for governor in an attempt to bring a "people-powered approach" to Beacon Hill.
Walsh, the former mayor of Boston, said he is focused on working with President Joe Biden.
Maura Healey is officially in. The Massachusetts Attorney General formally announced her run for governor Thursday morning.
It's been a rough first year in office for President Joe Biden. But, Jon Keller says history shows us it's too soon to write his political obituary.
It's the issue propelling Boston NAACP President Tanisha Sullivan to run for secretary of state.
Supporters of the legislation say it would let families stay together and ensure a stable home environment.
The bill would waive fees for people experiencing homelessness and let them meet the proof of residency requirements by presenting documentation from an entity providing services in the state.
Jon Keller says the exploitation of the battle against COVID-19 by political opportunists was on display at Tuesday's Senate hearing.
Massachusetts lawmakers reflected on the violence at the U.S. Capitol on the one year anniversary of the attack.
On the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey criticized Donald Trump for continuing to "perpetuate the big lie" after the former president falsely asserted again on Thursday that the 2020 election was rigged.
On the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot, Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch spoke to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about his experience during the attacks and what he would say to those who downplay the severity of what happened.
On the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot, Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern spoke to WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts about what America can learn from the attacks on the Capitol.
Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss talked to WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts about his experience watching the Capitol Hill attack that happened a year ago and what he hopes the January 6th Commission will accomplish.
Mike Vrabel got his first won as head coach of the Patriots in a wild Week 2 showdown in Miami.
Drake Maye didn't have any problems in Miami as he led the Patriots to an important win over the Dolphins.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
A woman is being credited for rescuing her injured neighbor from an apartment fire in Attleboro Sunday afternoon.
A driver is being cited after a car smashed through the front of a smoke shop in Brockton Sunday night.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
The New England Patriots got a much-needed win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, but there are some concerns about rookie kicker Andy Borregales after the victory.
Mike Vrabel got his first victory as head coach of the New England Patriots on Sunday, but everyone wanted to know about his sprint down the sidelines during an Antonio Gibson kickoff return touchdown.
Drake Maye didn't have any problems in Miami as he led the Patriots to an important win over the Dolphins.
Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are in the win column, after beating the Dolphins, 33-27, in a wild Week 2 showdown in Miami.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
