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The simplest advice for parents and kids is to remain positive.
The latest victim of pandemic supply chain problems is town sports
Masks are optional in Worcester Public Schools this year, and students say they feel more comfortable.
Boston's first day of school is fast approaching, but there are still hundreds of jobs to be filled.
Monday marked the first day of school for students at the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School in Hyde Park. And they received a red carpet welcome back.
Districts need to have an emergency plan but they don't need to file it with the state.
A special event took place Saturday in Boston to help kids get ready to go back to school.
With the start of school just days away, Weymouth is putting the finishing touches on its brand new $163 million Chapman Middle School.
The money would help pay for security upgrades and training for school staff.
There will be two games on Tuesday, November 22, and three contests on Wednesday, November 23.
Popular bike routes around Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, and some parts of Boston are seeing a growing number of moms and dads, transporting multiple kids on bikes.
With the cost of back-to-school supplies is on the rise, finding the least expensive items is critical for families.
In addition to the basics of education like algebra, biology and literature, dozens of Massachusetts high schools are teaching kids real-world sills that employers need right now.
With the new school year set to get underway, many early readers are already behind.
Back-to-school shoppers are changing their spending behaviors with costs on the rise.
In Worcester, the district has a warehouse with over 20,000 covid test kits and personal protective equipment.
Students who were exposed but are asymptomatic can remain in school.
The board of education voted Monday to raise MCAS scores required for high school graduation.
Many Boston Public Schools students and teachers rely on the MBTA Orange Line.
Massachusetts is the fifth state to guarantee these meals for the upcoming school year.
During the school year, school meals can count for half of children's daily calories.
Yet another report finds that Massachusetts has the best schools in the country.
As the holiday weekend comes to an end, traffic and backups from Boston's Sumner Tunnel closure are expected to get worse.
A motorcyclist died from heat exposure while visiting Death Valley National Park as the temperature there reached 128 degrees this weekend.
Rafael Devers homered off rookie Luis Gil in the seventh inning and connected again in the ninth, leading the Boston Red Sox over the Yankees 3-0 Sunday night and sending New York to its 15th loss in 20 games.
Three members of the Boston Red Sox have been named to this year's MLB All-Star Game.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert on Monday and Tuesday for high heat and humidity in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert on Monday and Tuesday for high heat and humidity in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
As the holiday weekend comes to an end, traffic and backups from Boston's Sumner Tunnel closure are expected to get worse.
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton is calling for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee.
A Mansfield Fire Department truck was hit by a tractor-trailer driver who fled the scene.
A woman on vacation with her family on Cape Cod rushed into action along with another Good Samaritan to help save a man from drowning on Friday.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
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.
Rafael Devers homered off rookie Luis Gil in the seventh inning and connected again in the ninth, leading the Boston Red Sox over the Yankees 3-0 Sunday night and sending New York to its 15th loss in 20 games.
Three members of the Boston Red Sox have been named to this year's MLB All-Star Game.
Massachusetts native Ben Rice made Yankee history against his former hometown team on Saturday as New York slugged its way past the rival Red Sox.
The 47-year-old won 16 world championships over his nearly 20 years in the WWE, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Kurt Angle, Triple H and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
Ben Rice became the first Yankees rookie to homer three times in a game and drove in seven runs as New York snapped a four-game slide with a 14-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.