A new Department of Justice directive is calling the outcome of a damning Worcester police report into question. Here's what the U.S. Attorney in charge of next steps with the report says.

A Worcester spokesperson confirmed with MassLive that there have been no changes with respect to negotiations with the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) over a damning report about the city’s police department,

Due to the cold temperatures, some schools in Massachusetts are delaying school start times. The following school districts have announced delays — and at least one closing — for Wednesday, Jan. 22. This list is continuously updated. To refresh this list, click here.

Ronald Abdow, founder of Abdow’s Big Boy restaurants, estate developer, and board chair of American International College in Springfield, has died at 93.

WORCESTER, Mass. — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has proposed a 10-year, $8 billion transportation plan including an immediate move to stabilize the finances of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority — using funds from the state’s Fair Share tax on annual incomes over $1 million while requiring no new taxes.

Gas prices in Springfield have dropped to an average of $2.89/g, according to GasBuddy price reports after a survey of 257 stations in Springfield. The cheapest station in Springfield was priced at $2.69/g, and the most expensive station was $3.25/g. The highest price in the state was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.39/g.

WORCESTER — It was snowing but the outlook was for Do-si-dos, Thin Mints, S’mores and more favorites Saturday morning as the Girl Scouts cookie season got underway with the annual Cookie Drop.

It wasn't a blockbuster storm, but many communities in Massachusetts find themselves clearing snow that fell Sunday into Monday.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield’s gas prices have risen 3.8 cents per gallon over the past week.

The scene in Worcester was being repeated at hubs set up by the organization in Springfield ... from five counties in Central and Western Massachusetts, Lynn said. "We are also an organization ...

Worcester Historical Museum is marking its 150th anniversary with a name change, free admission, and the reinstallation of a $1.3-million gallery.

The hub, named Auxilium Worcester, will include an innovation studio offering a 12-month residency and a three-month accelerator program.