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Mayor Walsh 'Preparing For The Potential' All Boston Public Schools Could Close Due To Coronavirus
The Boston mayor said a plan is being put in place in case school needs to be closed.
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The Boston mayor said a plan is being put in place in case school needs to be closed.
Colleges and universities around Massachusetts continue grappling with how to handle the remainder of the school year amid coronavirus concerns.
Five Harvard students are suing university officials over Harvard's investments in what they call the "prison-industrial complex."
A public service campaign aims to reach kids at school and on social media, and teach them about the importance of healthy relationships.
Academics are about to get a little less competitive in Mansfield.
The Education Department has opened investigations into Yale and Harvard for failing to disclose billions in funding from foreign countries.
For the fourth consecutive year, Massachusetts has been ranked the nation's top state for the percentage of its graduating class that scored a three or higher on an Advanced Placement exam.
A federal judge has dismissed nearly all claims in a lawsuit that sought to force all-male fraternities at Yale University to admit women.
Boston Partners in Education is a non-profit that works to match volunteers with students who need individual help.
Project Bread, the statewide anti-hunger organization, has a successful program that highlights the importance of food education.
New details have emerged about the alleged involvement of actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli in the college admissions scandal.
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor is denying accusations that he misled the school about two $50,000 gifts he facilitated from Jeffrey Epstein in 2012, arguing that institute officials had "full knowledge" Epstein was the donor.
Students at one Milford school will be in for a surprise when they return to class after winter break.
Students at Catholic Memorial say new technology has helped them stay focused.
A local filmmaker and a young actress are teaming up to help teach kids to stand up to bullying with a short film called "Snowflake."
The city of Boston is on the verge of adding a lot more liquor licenses for bars and restaurants.
The lottery in Massachusetts will finally be available online, but it will take more than a year to make it happen.
Forecasters believe that there is a legitimate chance for northern lights sightings in New England.
Police are searching for a man who is accused of inappropriately touching multiple children at an MIT pool last week.
Natick police are investigating after pride flags and banners were ripped down and replaced with other Christian symbols.
Patriots defensive star Christian Barmore is out indefinitely with blood clots.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about how long to keep a child home with COVID.
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.
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.
Wilyer Abreu capped a 12-pitch at-bat with an RBI single and Masataka Yoshida hit the next pitch for a two-run homer as the Boston Red Sox scored seven runs in the third inning on the way to a 14-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Team USA is battling for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. See how their medal haul stacks up against other countries in this count.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline is Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said star defensive tackle Christian Barmore is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood clots.
Team USA head coach Steve Kerr said he felt like "an idiot" not playing Celtics star Jayson Tatum on Sunday.
A swam of dragonflies took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend.
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.