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Massachusetts is spending $70 million to help school districts launch summer learning programs to help students catch up after more than a year of disruptions because of the pandemic.
Districts, collaboratives and special education schools reported 718 cases among students and 94 among staff between April 15-28.
Fenway Park will serve as the venue for 15 of the 38 graduating public high school classes in Boston, the Red Sox announced on Wednesday.
Local colleges and universities are looking ahead to the fall semester, and deciding whether or not students should be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus.
Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley said it is critical for high school students to get back in the classroom, even for a short time this year.
The nine schools in the Massachusetts State University system are the latest to announce they'll be requiring students to be vaccinated.
Students in dozens of districts across Massachusetts will return to school Monday morning.
All UMass Amherst students will be required to get the COVID vaccine by the first day of classes for the fall semester.
While community colleges are urging students and staff to get vaccinated as soon as possible, they are not currently looking to make it a requirement.
All Emerson College students will be required to have the COVID vaccine by the first day of classes for the fall semester.
This year's 11th graders won't be required to take the MCAS test to graduate as the state continues to slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
There were 1,279 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
UMass won't increase tuition for Massachusetts students in the 2021-2022 academic year.
There's no school Monday in the Hamilton-Wenham district after a "significant number" of staff got their second COVID vaccinations Sunday.
Holy Cross in Worcester is suspending all in-person classes, gatherings and sports because of a surge in coronavirus cases.
If you're planning on traveling on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, it will be a mess with rain and possibly some snow.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
Staffing issues at the Pepperell Fire Department came to a head Sunday night, when the fire station was completely empty after 5 p.m.
Travelers rushed to Logan Airport on Monday hoping to get ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday crowds and a potential storm.
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 CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
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.
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.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
While the Patriots are away on their bye week, Gillette Stadium will host eight Massachusetts High School Super Bowls.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
Jerod Mayo said his team took Sunday's "butt-kicking" at the hands of the Dolphins personally, and dismissed a report that players were laughing in the locker room after the defeat.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
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.
