John Moroney

As Massachusetts starts to loosen up its COVID-19 restrictions, students at some school are getting ready for a unique prom.

Teenagers are accused of breaking into an apartment in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to steal luxury sneakers while armed with an AR-15.

There was a drop in gun violence during the pandemic, but with two large mass killings in a matter of days, many are concerned.

For a second straight year, there will not be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston, but health officials are worried about a potential spike in COVID-19 cases if people gather.

For much of the coronavirus pandemic, Revere was one of Massachusetts’ hardest-hit communities, but the positivity rate has declined.

Officials in Peabody, Massachusetts, had plans to give the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to some in the city this week, but that won’t be happening, as it has received far fewer shots than expected.

A large fire broke out in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, destroying a building containing dozens of motorcycles.

Despite warning from health officials to stay home this Christmas, millions are traveling to gatherings.

Massachusetts General Hospital is preparing for what doctors say could be some of our darkest days yet.

Walpole’s high school is planning to change its longstanding nickname due to its racist historical ties.

Parking is prohibited on Quincy Shore Drive in an effort to stop crowds from gathering at Wollaston Beach, but people are parking on neighborhood streets and going to the beach anyway.

The Stop & Shop union is pushing for a mandatory mask order for all essential businesses.

Hospitals are concerned whether they have the appropriate supplies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments Tuesday on a petition that seeks to reduce the prison population in the state in a bid to prevent the spread of the deadly new coronavirus behind bars. The petition seeks to lower the number of prisoners through, among other measures, the release of “incarcerated individuals who are vulnerable to COVID-19, near the…

Efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in prisons has led to a debate.

Child care centers across Massachusetts are preparing to close their doors Monday amid the coronavirus outbreak.   Gov. Charlie Baker issued an executive order last week requiring all early education centers and family childcare providers to close starting Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. However, the state is making emergency child care available for families of emergency personnel, medical…

Child care centers will be closing in Massachusetts on Monday.

New cars for Orange Line trains went into service Wednesday, in an expected boost for the embattled Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Gov. Charlie Baker and MBTA officials held a press conference at Wellington station in Medford to launch the six new cars.

The former Boston high school dean and anti-violence advocate convicted of shooting and nearly killing a student has been sentenced to up to 26 years in prison.

A winter storm is heading toward New England, and it could be the first big snow storm of the season. With the possibility of heavy snow, people are busy marking necessary preparations. In Worcester, where up to six inches of snow is possible, residents say they are ready for whatever comes. Sharon Barry says she’s in the market for a...