As Christmas music plays and volunteers busily wrap gifts, Larry Giordano said tears start welling in his eyes.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

A controversial home rule petition from Lawrence was hastened through approval in the House on Thursday -- evading a possible objection from a lawmaker who represents part of ...

A federal directive to replace stolen SNAP dollars is set to expire this month, potentially putting benefit recipients in Massachusetts and around the country at risk of completely ...

BOSTON — A majority of Massachusetts voters want a new high school graduation requirement following a repeal of the MCAS mandate, according to a new poll from a group that wants the state Legislature ...

Regional transit authority officials reported record ridership numbers on Tuesday and cheered the newly fare-free bus rides ...

Local garden clubs once again decked the old halls of the Museum of Old Newbury. This annual tradition continues because of ...

Folks visiting City Hall throughout December will be able to share fond memories of late Mayor Ken Gray, as the lobby has ...

Bakers, artists, and lovers of sweet treats will find themselves in holiday heaven when they visit the Newburyport ...

Payton Pritchard scored 27 points, and the Boston Celtics used a big second half to post their 20th victory and roll past the ...

Kyler Murray was driving to the Arizona Cardinals’ practice facility Wednesday when he realized that it had been almost ...

More than a year after shuttering its doors, the Plum Island purification plant’s future remains unclear with state officials ...