Markey, Pressley reintroduce bill to create fare-free transportation nationwide
A pair of lawmakers from Massachusetts are making a push to make more rides free for MBTA passengers.
A pair of lawmakers from Massachusetts are making a push to make more rides free for MBTA passengers.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley made stops in Boston, Brockton, Worcester, and Springfield Tuesday.
The duo made stops in Boston, Brockton, Worcester, and Springfield on Tuesday.
Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Katherine Clark were arrested outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday during an abortion rights protest.
Her press secretary tweeted a video of the incident.
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ayanna Pressley and three other congresswomen.
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley was one of 27 Democrats to vote against the measure.
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced Friday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Pressley says that the Colorado Republican must be held accountable for "dangerous behavior."
The House on Friday voted 228-206 to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill - but not all Democrats backed it.
Representative Ayanna Pressley has endorsed Michelle Wu in the Boston mayoral election.
Progressives introduced a resolution Thursday urging Biden to use executive action to wipe out billions in student loan debt.
Rep. Pressley want to make sure the practice ends on Biden's first day in office.
Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley said the financial troubles facing her constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic are "unprecedented in every way."
Liam Martin talks to Rep. Ayanna Pressley about her new bill that would declare racism a national public health crisis. They also discuss COVID-19, voting in November, and the U.S. Postal Service.
Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley called out U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Twitter over the Trump Administration's push to reopen schools in the fall.
On Wednesday, The Players' Coalition urged Congress to pass the Ending Qualified Immunity Act, in a letter that included more than 1,400 athletes, coaches and executives.
Trump has declared aggressive action against violent protesters and said he's the "president of law and order."
Rep. Ayanna Pressley said efforts to end police brutality needed to be "precise and prescriptive."
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is among those at odds with the Baker administration over reopening Massachusetts right now.
Baker has said he expects criticism from both the left and the right on his reopening plan.
Lawyers say cellphone video released this week shows the killing of Arbery, a black man, by two white men armed with guns who were pursuing him.
Pressley's remarks will follow the official Democratic rebuttals.
The Congresswoman is opening up about her very personal battle with alopecia.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley revealed Thursday that she's been battling alopecia.
A suspect is in custody after a police officer was shot in Dorchester Monday night
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
Dr. Jim O'Connell has dedicated much of his long career to caring for people living on the streets of Boston.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
The music of Bob Dylan takes spotlight in "Girl From The North Country," playing at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
A suspect is in custody after a police officer was shot in Dorchester Monday night
The first day of spring, 7 p.m. sunsets and a possible weekend storm are all on tap this week.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
Police have arrested a Chelsea woman on charges that she set fires inside three East Boston stores.
An MBTA Commuter Rail train crashed into a tractor-trailer in Littleton on Monday afternoon.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are having an impact on gyms in Massachusetts and across the country.
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using Jool Baby's Nova Baby swings to help infants sleep, recall notice states.
About 60 million Americans suffer from spring allergies and each year, symptoms are starting earlier and stronger than before.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
In January, police say they found an unconscious woman at LiLi Body Work.
A man who spent 33 years behind bars said few inmates are getting the education and training needed to make it on the outside.
A Salem woman says her husband went to a North Shore nursing home for rehabilitation and within months he was dead.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
President Biden seemed to relish the moment, wasting no time unleashing a high-energy assault on his political enemies.
After big losses on Super Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping out of the race.
Amid a series of issues at Brockton schools, could Massachusetts state officials move to take over control?
Massachusetts is one of 15 states holding its primary on March 5.
Ronnies, a popular seafood and ice cream restaurant in central Massachusetts, is closing its doors.
An old Christmas Tree Shops store on Cape Cod is transforming into a new destination for bargain-hunters.
Van Leeuwen, a popular ice cream chain out of New York, is coming to Massachusetts.
Pi Day isn't just for math geeks - check out the deals on pizza and pie on March 14.
Harbor Sweets in Salem is a chocolate shop that has been bringing smiles to families for decades.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
The Red Sox will honor the late Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy on Opening Day at Fenway Park on April 9.
The opening rush of free agency is over, the draft is on the horizon, and the swing into "next" season is officially underway in Foxboro.
Antonio Gibson was asked for his first impressions on new Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo. The answer provided some insight into the new era in Foxboro.
The Celtics have already ruled out four players for Monday night's game against the lowly Pistons. The good news is that Kristaps Porzingis is not one of them.
Mount Washington saw its strongest wind gust of the winter season on Monday.
A 114-year-old shipwreck on the North Shore of Massachusetts is visible once again.
Black bears are coming out of hibernation in Massachusetts, and they're hungry.
The town of Arlington has implemented free 15-minute parking to support small businesses but some drivers are having a hard time figuring out how.
The jockstrap was invented in Boston in 1874 to help bicycle messengers navigate the city's bumpy cobblestones.