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Hundreds of people rally outside State House, urge Gov. Baker to reopen Massachusetts

May 16, 2020

They want the governor to end the state’s coronavirus shutdown because of the devastating impact it has had on small businesses. Subscribe to WCVB on … Read more

Massachusetts bracing for surge of coronavirus cases

May 4, 2020

Massachusetts is bracing for a surge of cases of coronavirus in the state. Subscribe to WCVB on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1e8lAMZ Get more Boston … Read more

Gov. Baker declares ‘state of emergency’

April 9, 2020

“Today I’m declaring a state of emergency in Massachusetts. This declaration will give our administration more flexibility to respond to this evolving outbreak,” Baker said. … Read more

Gov. Baker declares state of emergency as Massachusetts coronavirus cases more than double to 92

March 27, 2020

Health officials say 70 of the total COVID-19 cases in the state are related to the recent Biogen employee conference in Boston. Subscribe to WCVB … Read more

Bernie Sanders holds rally on Boston Common

March 13, 2020

Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders holds a rally on Boston Common ahead of Massachusetts’ “Super Tuesday” primary. More info on Bernie Sanders … Read more

A Tale Of Four Massachusetts Political Figures & The 2020 Race

February 27, 2020

Former Massachusetts governor and current Utah Senator Mitt Romney made waves Wednesday when he broke with his Republican colleagues to vote for President Trump’s conviction … Read more

UMass Boston student tests positive for Wuhan coronavirus; first case in Massachusetts

February 13, 2020

The man in his 20s is being quarantined in his home, which is not on campus, according to public health officials. Subscribe to WCVB on … Read more

As Women Gain Political Ground In Boston, Statewide It’s A Different Story

January 27, 2020

The Boston City Council made history last week when it became majority female for the first time. In Massachusetts as a whole, however, men largely … Read more

Chandrababu Naidu Controversial Statements Over Boston Report On AP Capital | AP Politics |MangoNews

January 13, 2020

Chandrababu Naidu Controversial Statements Over Boston Report On AP Capital. For All Political and Latest News Updates Subscribe to #MangoNews #ChandrababuNaidu #TDP #APPolitics #APNews #BostonReport … Read more

Elizabeth Warren Speaks in Boston One Year Into Her Presidential Campaign

January 1, 2020

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Boston's plastic bag ban resumes Thursday September 30, 2020

In March, the city granted temporary exemptions to the plastic bag ordinance, which had restricted plastic bag use amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boston Coronavirus Cases Surge, City Added To 23 'High Risk' Zones September 30, 2020

The city of Boston is now one of 23 municipalities in Massachusetts labeled a "high risk" zone due to a sudden spike in coronavirus cases.

Boston is now one of 23 Massachusetts communities considered ‘high risk’ for COVID spread, according to state map September 30, 2020

Massachusetts communities considered at “high risk” for coronavirus spread, according to the latest COVID risk assessment map published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Nearly 18,000 Mail-In Ballots Rejected In Massachusetts Primary Election September 30, 2020

Massachusetts rejected nearly 18,000 ballots that were mailed in during the primary election earlier this month. Many of those votes were mail-ballots. The Secretary of State’s Office said 17,872 ...

Boston Deemed High-Risk City, Won't Further Reopen September 30, 2020

Boston will have to go three weeks without being high-risk to begin Part 2 of Phase 3. That step forward reopens indoor performance venues; expands capacity at outdoor performance ...