Lisa Creamer
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Boston, MA, United States
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Voters reject Question 3 and opt to keep rules for alcohol sellers the same
The measure would have gradually doubled the total number of alcohol licenses a company can hold by 2031. It also would have tightened the cap on how many so-called "full" liquor licenses a business can own. → Read More
Democrat DiZoglio wins Mass. state auditor race
The Democrat and former state senator beat out her biggest opponent, Republican Anthony Amore, for the critical watchdog role, according to an election call from The Associated Press early Wednesday. Amore also conceded the race Tuesday night. → Read More
DiZoglio beats Dempsey, will face Amore in state auditor race
DiZoglio next faces Republican Anthony Amore in the general election. The winner in the fall will succeed longtime state auditor Suzanne Bump, who will have served in the role for 12 years when her term ends in January. → Read More
Massachusetts voters make their way to polls for primary election
Are you casting your ballot today? Here's what you need to know about the Massachusetts primary before you head to your voting booth. → Read More
Brutal heat wave in Boston is set to end Wednesday
Temperatures barely dipped below 80 degrees overnight, and highs will reach the mid-90s by Tuesday afternoon. A heat advisory for nearly the entire state remains in place and is set to expire at 8 p.m. → Read More
Are we laughing or crying? Tell us the most ridiculous pandemic-related scenarios you found yourself in this year
We want to capture the angst people are feeling around trying to plan their lives and make decisions during a year that is ending in uncertainty. → Read More
It's Election Day in Massachusetts. Here's what you should know
About 60 towns and cities are holding elections to choose some of their communities' most important local leaders. From reminders about mail-in voting rules to how to find out when polls open, here's your guide to Tuesday's elections. → Read More
Boston's mayoral race: Here's how to vote and what to know
Boston voters, you're about to make history. Before you cast your ballot, be prepared. There are some important logistics to keep in mind around voting — especially in a year with new options for voters and continued public health uncertainties tied to the pandemic. → Read More
Wu And Essaibi George Head To General Election, Ensuring Boston Will Elect Its First Woman Mayor
After a long evening with practically no results from city hall, The AP declared victory for Wu at around 3 a.m. Wednesday. It wasn't until hours later, at around 10 a.m., that AP called the final race slot for Essaibi George, with 100% of precincts reporting. → Read More
Voter Guide: Everything To Know About Boston's Preliminary Mayoral Race
Are you looking to vote in Boston's preliminary mayoral race? Here's everything you should know -- from candidate positions on important topics, to how to vote by mail -- before you attempt to cast your ballot. → Read More
Boston Aligns With State And Is Set To Relax Business Restrictions On May 29
Boston will drop nearly all coronavirus-related restrictions for businesses, including mandates on face coverings, beginning on May 29. This aligns with the state's newly fast-tracked timeline for loosening statewide industry precautions. → Read More
Mass. Loosens Outdoor Mask Mandate And Other COVID Rules. Here's What You Should Know
On Friday, April 30, Massachusetts will no longer require residents to wear masks when they are outdoors in most public spaces and able to physically distance from others. The state also released Tuesday its timeline for a full reopening of business activities. → Read More
Rollback: Baker Shrinks Capacity At Nearly All Businesses; Releases New Dining Rules
The Republican governor explained the move automatically reduces capacity at nearly all businesses -- including gyms, museums, office spaces, restaurants and arcades -- to 40%, and masks must be worn at all times in workplace settings unless it is unsafe or they are in private enclosed spaces. → Read More
Your Guide To Voting In The 2020 Election, From Mail-In Ballots To Hitting The Polls
Here's everything you need to know about voting in the 2020 election in Massachusetts. → Read More
Town-By-Town Map: Live Election Results In Massachusetts' Democratic Senate Primary
See live results of how your town or city voted in the Democratic Senate primary between incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and his challenger, Congressman Joe Kennedy III. → Read More
Mass. 2020 Primary: What To Know About Voting By Mail Or At The Polls
Voting options were expanded in Massachusetts due to the pandemic. Here's what you need to know about the first Massachusetts primary to allow early voting in person and by mail. → Read More
EEE Detected In Mosquito Sample From Orange, Mass., State Health Officials Say
The sample was collected on July 1 near the town of Orange in Franklin County, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said in a statement released Friday. → Read More
After Hours Of Peaceful Protest Against Police Brutality, Conflicts Escalate Between Officers, Protesters
The protests were peaceful for hours. Then, as the official protest ended and night fell, the situation began to deteriorate between protesters and police in pockets of the city. A police car was ignited on Tremont Street. There were reports of protesters hurling bricks at officers, and of officers hitting some people with tear gas or pepper spray. → Read More
#TogetherApart: Your Favorite Comfort Foods
We'll be keeping a list of scenes from your life in hopes that it will bring us all closer together -- even when physical distance is key. → Read More
Boston Archdiocese: 8 Priests Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
Of them, six are senior priests and two are parish priests, the archdiocese said in a statement Wednesday. → Read More