Apr 20 Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hot spot as cases surge By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Massachusetts has become a hot spot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Massachusetts governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood “Based on the conversations we’re having every day with our colleagues in the hospital community, we are in the surge,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. Continue reading
Apr 07 Column: How colleges, hospitals and cities can work together to save lives By Dr. Michael Apkon, Joseph Curtatone, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Dr. Anthony P. Monaco, Dr. Assaad Sayah In most major cities, there are natural partners that are uniquely suited to help relieve this unprecedented strain from the novel coronavirus pandemic on the hospital system. The key is to get started planning right now. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker gives coronavirus update. By Joshua Barajas Baker is expected to speak at 11 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Massachusetts governor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Baker is expected to speak at 1:15 p.m. ET today. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 03 Biden wins Warren’s home state of Massachusetts By Associated Press Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Massachusetts, upsetting Elizabeth Warren in her home state. Continue reading
Feb 26 Utility to pay $53 million for blasts that damaged homes, killed 1 By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Authorities said Wednesday that Columbia Gas of Massachusetts has agreed to plead guilty to violating the Pipeline Safety Act and pay the largest criminal fine ever imposed under the law. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 6:23 The ‘Little Women’ family of Oscar fame originated in the author’s actual home By Jared Bowen, WGBH This year’s film version of “Little Women” received six Oscar nominations, including one for best picture. Author Louisa May Alcott was inspired to write her landmark novel, which was based on her own family, at Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts. Continue watching
Nov 27 WATCH: Massachusetts becomes 1st state to ban flavored tobacco and vaping products By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The legislation immediately bans the sale of flavored vaping products and will outlaw sales of menthol cigarettes starting June 1, 2020. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:08 Winslow Homer’s long love affair with the sea By Jared Bowen, WGBH Renowned 19th century American artist Winslow Homer began his journey in marine painting with a trip to Europe, following his well-known work documenting the frontlines of the Civil War as an illustrator. But it was back in the U.S., and… Continue watching