Government & Politics

Reining in prescription drug prices and subjecting industry middlemen to greater scrutiny are the next major health care reforms en route to private negotiations after the House unanimously approved legislation Wednesday.

Attendance at Worcester Red Sox games dipped slightly through the first 50 home games of 2024, but remains above league average.

Three long-term care facilities owned by Blupoint Healthcare are under temporary receivership after state officials grew worried about staffing levels and poor quality of care, Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office announced Monday.

Median home sale prices are on the rise in Middlesex and Worcester counties, as the number of sales in June fell compared to last year.

The Massachusetts unemployment rate continued to increase in June for the second month in a row following three months of unchanged rates. 

Local reaction poured in Sunday afternoon to President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign, a choice that leaves the Democrats with 107 day to rally around a new candidate before Election Day.

Hodge takes the role at a time where colleges across the country are facing the prospect of declining enrollment.

Central Massachusetts universities are implementing AI technology into courses and trying to address concerns for faculty and students.

The SDO plans to amend its citizen requirement to allow immigrants with a legal status to qualify.

While candlepin’s glory days are yet to return, there's hope the Worcester-born pastime will live on for future generations.