Immigrant Activists Arrested For Blocking Entrance To Suffolk County Jail
Nearly two dozen protesters were arrested outside the Suffolk County Detention Center on Thursday after they formed a human chain blocking the front door to the facility.
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Nearly two dozen protesters were arrested outside the Suffolk County Detention Center on Thursday after they formed a human chain blocking the front door to the facility.
Organizers of the fast-food protests for higher wages on Tuesday shifted their sights to another issue affecting workers: practices they say amount to "wage theft."
The recent announcement that the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant would close at the end of 2014 has focused renewed attention on the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth.
Protesters are rallying in Boston to oppose any U.S. or NATO military action in Syria.
One week after a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, people gathered for nationwide rallies to press for changes to self-defense laws and for federal civil rights charges against the former neighborhood watch leader.
About 500 people demonstrated at Boston City Hall on Saturday in support of pro-democracy protesters in Turkey.
As the House began debating the transportation financing bill Monday, hundreds of senior citizens blocked traffic on Beacon Street in protest.
A crowd of activists gathered in Copley Square Saturday afternoon to mark the second anniversary of the uprising in Syria, calling for greater U.S. intervention.
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee gave the public 30 minutes' notice for this year's tree lighting ceremony at the Statehouse, saying he wanted to avoid what happened last year when protesters crashed the event and it devolved into chaos.
Wal-Mart workers in nine states staged protests and walkouts Friday, including in Massachusetts.
As the liberal American press and ultra-liberal bloggers inundate the Internet and newsprints with criticisms of what Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential challenger to President Barack Obama, said about Obama during the Libyan attacks and murders, throngs of foreign press and few American outlets tell the real story involved with the White House's role in the incidents that we now know could have been prevented.
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After a mostly quiet few months for Occupy Boston, the movement's local contingent has a day of protests planned for May 1, as part of a call for global demonstrations by the group.
Can you answer the question, "what does the Tea Party stand for?"
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry jokingly weighed in on the arrests of his congressional colleagues on Friday.
A controversial bill to eliminate gay marriage has not been scheduled for a vote, but both sides are preparing for a fight.
Adjunct professors, who are in contract negotiations are protesting the $425,000 salary for outgoing UMass President Jack Wilson's sabbatical.
Wikipedia will black out the English language version of its website Wednesday to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress.
The protestors at "Occupy Harvard" are planning to take down most of their tents after this weekend.
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Will Occupy Boston's all inclusive nature in terms of agenda be it's downfall? Many hesitate to embrace the group due to it's lack of focus.
The group Occupy Providence is set to begin its occupation of a city park on Saturday in an effort to "give voice" to Rhode Islanders.
Demonstrators and members of some of the city's labor unions marched from Dewey Square, through Downtown Crossing, and back.
Hundreds of students from area colleges have joined the Occupy Wall Street movement. The protesters have taken over more space on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
There's a city within a city in downtown Boston. About 100 people have set up tents in the financial district for a protest called "Occupy Boston."
Alex Bregman will be hitting free agency again this winter, with the veteran third baseman reportedly set to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Seth Moulton will challenge Sen. Ed Markey in the 2026 Massachusetts Senate race.
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A Norfolk Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked the planned installation of two large Catholic saint statues outside the new public safety headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Governor Maura Healey announced that she has directed the Department of Public Utilities to conduct a detailed review of every line item on consumer utility bills.
Seth Moulton will challenge Sen. Ed Markey in the 2026 Massachusetts Senate race.
Alex Bregman will be hitting free agency again this winter, with the veteran third baseman reportedly set to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Boston Red Sox.
A Cape Cod woman who was impaled by an e-bike is on a mission to get them better regulated in the state as their popularity grows.
President Trump said Boston could lose its World Cup matches if he feels there are "unsafe conditions" in the area.
The Everett, Massachusetts mayor said a 13-year-old who was taken into police custody and later detained by ICE agents was a threat to the community.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
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.
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.
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
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.
Alex Bregman will be hitting free agency again this winter, with the veteran third baseman reportedly set to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Boston Red Sox.
It may be early in the season, but for the first time in years the New England Patriots are sitting atop the AFC East standings.
Pontus Holmberg put Tampa Bay up by three goals late in the second period and the Lightning held on to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday.
Drake Maye has taken his game to a new level, and the New England Patriots quarterback is starting to get recognized as a legitimate MVP candidate.
Efton Chism made his NFL debut in Week 6 and is eager to help the Patriots in any way he can -- even if he doesn't see the field on Sundays.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.