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'Algae And Filth': Boston Public Garden Getting Dirty During Pandemic
People enjoying The Boston Public Garden say the lagoon in the center looks a lot different compared to years past.
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People enjoying The Boston Public Garden say the lagoon in the center looks a lot different compared to years past.
Nearly two dozen animals are now in the care of the MSPCA after being surrendered from a home in Brighton.
Volunteers used stretchers to carry nearly a dozen of the dolphins to safety. They also gave them IV fluids and vitamins.
The Mayflower II returned home to Plymouth Monday.
Firefighters are warning people to be careful where they leave their laptops after a computer caught fire on a mattress in Falmouth last week.
Socially distant leaves were spray-painted around the Parkman Bandstand to help promote safe seating.
A popular petition accused the toymaker of promoting child abuse by placing a button on the doll's "private area under her skirt."
A dog that needed life-saving surgery after eating paper masks will soon be up for adoption in Boston.
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation uses the signatures on test files, which were mistakenly printed on the real checks.
A New York woman used her obituary to tell the world exactly how she felt about former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Whether you're loyal to Starbucks or Dunkin', both coffee chains shared news this week that will excite anyone with a sweet tooth.
Have you received seeds in the mail that you didn't order? Don't plant them, the government says.
Fewer people are going into offices to work or out to socialize.
A Northboro man is facing charges for allegedly coughing at a Westport police officer and claiming he had the coronavirus.
Wednesday is National Hot Dog Day, so go grab one, or two or three!
The man convicted of killing Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and an innocent bystander will be sentenced Wednesday.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes.
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Brookline schools claiming the district didn't do enough to protect a Black student who was racially bullied.
City Councilor Ed Flynn said the staffing shortage is leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime.
Lawmakers and nurses in Ayer rallied to voice their opposition to Steward Health Care's decision to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center.
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.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
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.
The not-so-harsh adjective "weird" has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.
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?
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
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.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Tuesday night.
The Red Sox bolstered their bullpen with the addition of veteran relievers Luis García and Lucas Sims in separate deals before Tuesday's trade deadline.
A day after having animated discussions with front office members during training camp, Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon was a notable absence from Tuesday's practice.
Stephen Nedoroscik will soar into the pommel horse finals Saturday with a chance to earn another medal before he heads home.
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.
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.