Community resource dogs help students, police "give love and get love"
More local police departments and schools are bringing community resource dogs to classrooms this year.
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More local police departments and schools are bringing community resource dogs to classrooms this year.
It was an uneasy return to school for some parents in Somerville, as they dropped their kids off at a building that was recently treated for asbestos.
If you have a child in elementary or high school, the National Retail Federation says, on average, you're going to spend $890.07, per household.
The first day of school means a new era for Revere High School.
Former SWAT team members taught Fitchburg teachers the basics of what to do when there's a school shooting.
Students at the Clark Street Community School in Worcester were welcomed back Monday with music and smiling teachers.
The Soccer Unity Project in Boston is taking advantage of the fact that soccer is the universal game.
A new guideline at Somerset elementary schools bans any talk or gestures of weapons.
Students and drivers are being asked to pay extra close attention when school starts again.
A program is helping some students in Boston start their careers while they're still in high school.
Belmont Police are asking parents to not drive their kids to school to help relieve traffic.
CBS' Danya Bacchus reports.
For the first time since before the pandemic, BPS has a fully staffed team of more than 700 bus drivers..
The school has the largest collegiate dining program in the nation.
Framingham is among the schools struggling to find enough drivers ahead of the school year.
Gov. Maura Healey has made it official - Massachusetts public school students will now get free lunch for good.
The study suggests that providing kids with clean water and encouraging them to drink it may help prevent additional weight gain.
Hundreds of volunteers stuffed backpacks with school supplies Thursday for 45,000 children in need across Massachusetts.
Major corporations are struggling to find workers. And now, some companies are turning to college undergrads for recruitment.
There was a bit of a rocky start to the first day of school as two buses collided before starting their routes.
For the first time since before the COVID pandemic, masks won't be required in Boston Public Schools Thursday for the first day of classes.
The Commonwealth and the BPS agreed to a list of improvements in order to avoid a state takeover of the schools.
Cut to Fit Barber Shop hosted a free "Fades and Braids" event for local kids.
The commute is a bit more challenging for students Thursday as they return for the first day of school amid the Orange Line shutdown.
Students are entering their third year in a pandemic, and going into the school year not knowing what to expect can be stressful.
Massachusetts finally got some rain, but was it enough to douse the brush fires?
Joe Sacco is undefeated as head coach of the Boston Bruins.
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are finally in movie theaters, but you won't see them in the second largest city in Massachusetts.
Keegen MacRae will deliver anything at anytime in Haverhill, Massachusetts on his one wheel machine for a small fee.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least one more year to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? The WBZ NEXT Weather team shares their prediction.
Massachusetts finally got some rain, but was it enough to douse the brush fires?
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are finally in movie theaters, but you won't see them in the second largest city in Massachusetts.
Keegen MacRae will deliver anything at anytime in Haverhill, Massachusetts on his one wheel machine for a small fee.
The MBTA has long displayed wait times on the boards at stations in Greater Boston, but their latest development aims to bring that convenience to the palm of your hand.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Joe Sacco is undefeated as head coach of the Boston Bruins.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least one more year to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scored the game's only goal, and the Boston Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in their first game since the team fired coach Jim Montgomery.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Cole Strange is back at practice for the New England Patriots, and detailed his frustrating recovery from a right knee injury that has sidelined him for nearly a year.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.