Markey, Gomez face off in Senate debate
Democratic congressman Ed Markey and Republican rival Gabriel Gomez held their first debate Wednesday in the race for Massachusetts’ U.S. Senate seat.
Deadline to register for Senate vote as candidates debate
Wednesday is the last day to register to vote in the U.S. Senate special election as the candidates prepare for their first debate tonight.
Distracted driving: 40 percent of Mass. motorists text and drive
Car insurance carrier Plymouth Rock Assurance polled 500 Bay State drivers, and found that despite warnings about distracted driving, 25 percent of motorists say they will not change their mobile device habits.
Heat wave prompts air quality warning
Heading to the beach sounds like the perfect plan during a heat wave, but people with breathing problems may want to think twice.
Audit: State gave millions in welfare aid to dead people
The state Department of Transitional Assistance sent more than $2 million in welfare aid to more than 1,100 people who had died, according to an audit.
Mass. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray resigns to head up Worcester Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray today announced he will resign from his job at the Statehouse to head the Worcester Chamber of Commerce.
Massive road work expected in Boston this summer
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced plans for a massive overhaul of Boston’s roadways and pedestrian ramps this summer.
(Updated) AG: Two arrested for running human trafficking enterprise
Two people were arrested for running a state-wide criminal enterprise that involved human trafficking.
Fury and relief over burial of accused Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Twitter was ablaze with mixed emotions today after a private citizen stepped up to the challenge of burying the most hated man in America after weeks of pussyfooting around.
Bay State Bike Week: Massachusetts encourages cycling
Bay State Bike Week kicks off Saturday and runs through May 19, celebrating bicycle transportation by encouraging Massachusetts residents to ditch the car and hop on their bicycles.