A new report identifies Pittsfield as one of the state's most reliable "signal cities," communities where economic changes ...

Gov. Healey says Massachusetts is not a "sanctuary state." What is her definition? 03:49 Massachusetts is home to eight sanctuary cities. They have a combined population of one million.

Most Massachusetts cities and towns experienced a slight growth in residents from 2023 to 2024, boosting the state’s population amidst continuing concerns about outmigration, according to new U.S.

There are 351 cities and towns in the Bay State, and there are several ways that each structure their local governments. For now, let’s focus on how Boston is governed.