A deadly fire at a Massachusetts assisted living home on Sunday highlights the need for federal legislation strengthening oversight of such facilities, according to long-term care resident advocates.

FALL RIVER — Top-ranked college Northeastern University has unveiled plans to open a small campus on the fifth floor of 277 Pleasant St., part of the Durfee-Union Mills complex — already home to Prima ...

Fall River is increasing fire department staffing by $1.5 million in the wake of the Gabriel House fire. Mayor Paul Coogan and Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon are urging long-term care facilities to conduct ...