It can be challenging to open any small business in Boston — but a cat cafe? Here's how A Sanctuary Cafe in Beacon Hill made it happen.

Black Americans who were pioneers in the military, journalism and women’s sports called Boston home during the 19th century.

If anyone tells you that they’re only focused on violent criminals, they are lying,” state Sen. Liz Miranda, of Boston, said.

Supporters of so-called “medical aid-in-dying” laws are making another push on Beacon Hill to approve a perennial proposal that would authorize physicians to administer lethal doses of drugs ...

Lawmakers are poised to dive into a right-to-shelter law debate this year after Gov. Maura Healey recommended reforms aimed ...

Last week, one senior legislative leader acknowledged that it might be time for Beacon Hill to up ... King Jr. Day in ...

Attorney General Andrea Campbell and prosecutors from other states planned to sue President Donald Trump after his ...

It is time, once again, to revisit the adequacy and equity of our school funding system,” argued Lewis, last session’s education chair. New committee appointments will be announced in weeks. While ...

There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. MORE BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOV. MAURA HEALEY – Here are some of ...

Boston's freezing temperatures are expected to begin to recover on Thursday with daytime highs rising into the 20s.

Massachusetts lawmakers are set to duel this legislative session over the relationship between local police officers and ...