Shutdown could leave 1 million in Mass, without SNAP benefits, Healey says
The governor said more than one million people in Massachusetts will need help finding food next month if the government shutdown continues.
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The governor said more than one million people in Massachusetts will need help finding food next month if the government shutdown continues.
With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
There's plenty of spooky happenings this weekend, including a party for a good cause and one just for dogs!
A new report shows that more than half a million people in Massachusetts live without easy access to a pharmacy.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says "there's no way" the state can cover a food stamp shortfall if federal funds for SNAP are frozen amid the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Investigators said recruits were subjected to bullying and unprofessional behavior in a "harmful environment" that landed two in the hospital.
State Sen. Paul Feeney said the self-checkout lanes are not convenient for everyone, in particular older people, and added that sometimes the stores have no one on hand to help them.
The state's new strategy aims to support more than 1,300 new climate technology companies in the next decade.
Across Massachusetts, new climate-tech companies are hiring, aimed at changing the state's energy future in many ways. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid went to the Almeida Dairy Farm in Rehoboth to see how it's done.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
With two-year waitlists for a primary care provider, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap
In Peabody, the city is working to help about 100 homeowners impacted by the new maps in the Lynnfield Street area. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
In Peabody, the city is working to help about 100 homeowners impacted by the new maps in the Lynnfield Street area. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
A man has been charged after allegedly beating up a man who was inside of an inflatable costume at a "No Kings" protest in Swampscott.
Massachusetts is kicking off STEM week starting on Monday. It hopes to get kids excited about science, technology, engineering and math so that they can be interested in future careers in the industries.
A storm is expected to bring heavy downpours, strong winds to Massachusetts on Monday
Residents in Whitman, Massachusetts wanted to put a smile on 60-year-old Jack Johnson's face after his cancer diagnosis, so they surprised him with pumpkins!
Over 100,000 people gathered at the "No Kings" rally in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, according to protest organizers.
Winter is coming and on Thursday, NOAA released their seasonal (winter) forecast for the months of December, January and February.
ICE said it arrested 1,406 people in Massachusetts on suspected immigration violations over the past month.
A friend of Amy Morrell who died after a student allegedly kicked her at a Swansea, Massachusetts school said that she loved working at the school.
Gov. Maura Healey announced Thursday that Monica Tibbits-Nutt has decided to step down from her position as transportation secretary and MassDOT CEO, and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng will be taking her place on an interim basis.
Gov. Healey detailed efforts to prevent "street takeovers" in Massachusetts with citations, arrests and millions of dollars in traffic safety grants.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka went to the Humphreys Street Studios in Dorchester to get a lesson from Andy Good.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
Flames ripped through a barn in Winchendon as ducks and chickens escaped the fire.
The Patriots will be without Mack Hollins into the playoffs as the team placed him on injured reserve.
A storm could bring freezing rain to parts of Massachusetts overnight Sunday, causing icy conditions.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
Flames ripped through a barn in Winchendon as ducks and chickens escaped the fire.
A significant amount of plowable snow fell in Massachusetts on Saturday as temperatures plummeted into the 20s.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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 New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
The Patriots will be without Mack Hollins into the playoffs as the team placed him on injured reserve.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.