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President Biden's May 1 COVID Vaccine Directive Is 'Absolutely Achievable,' Gov. Baker Says
Baker said Biden's goals are doable as long as there's a "significant increase" in doses shipped by the federal government.
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Baker said Biden's goals are doable as long as there's a "significant increase" in doses shipped by the federal government.
There have been 523 new COVID-19 cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
Two state representatives have filed legislation to delay in-person learning until April 26.
This week Massachusetts informed elementary and middle schools that they face April deadlines for returning to in-person learning on a full-time basis.
Massachusetts is aiming to do away with remote and hybrid learning for students in grades K-8 by the end of April.
COVID-19 pool testing is seen as the most efficient and cost-effective way to test large numbers of people.
The Massachusetts school board granted the education commissioner the authority to start the process of ending remote and hybrid learning.
MCAS testing for this spring is being postponed to later this year so it doesn't interfere with the state's plan to reopen schools full-time in April.
There have been 476 new COVID-19 cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
A Massachusetts non-profit made sure that lab work was never missed during the pandemic.
Like many districts, Attleboro schools have been hybrid for a few months.
Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley will formally ask the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Friday to give him the authority to start the process of ending remote and hybrid learning.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday that the state's educators and school staff can sign up for COVID vaccine appointments starting March 11.
The president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association called it a "joyful day" and a "victory" that the state's educators will be able to sign up for COVID vaccines.
Teachers are now listed as eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts at CVS stores.
A former Stoughton board of selectman has been identified as the MassDOT worker killed on a Massachusetts highway Saturday night.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is recovering after being diagnosed with blood clots this weekend.
Celtics players Jrue Holiday and Derrick White cracked the box score, but Jayson Tatum didn't see any minutes against Serbia.
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are underway in Paris - not Boston as originally planned. So how do Massachusetts politicians feel about the failed Olympic plans?
New Hampshire State Police said a 17-year-old operating a pontoon boat hit and killed a man in a smaller vessel Sunday morning on Lake Winnisquam.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Carlos Rodón pitched into the seventh inning, Gleyber Torres hit a two-run single in New York's three-run first and the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Sunday night to win a series for just the second time in their last 12 tries.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is recovering after being diagnosed with blood clots this weekend.
Celtics players Jrue Holiday and Derrick White cracked the box score, but Jayson Tatum didn't see any minutes against Serbia.
In a game that was tied five times, matching the most in the major leagues this season, New York led 3-0 and 4-3, and Boston went ahead 5-4, 6-5 and 8-6.
A recent Massachusetts graduate is heading to college after establishing a legacy of athletics, leadership and service at her high school.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.