New England Patriots "adopt" Mattapan elementary school
The program is an effort from the Patriots to offer more educational opportunities and experiences.
Back to School
Parents Helping Parents offers support to parents and caregivers dealing with stress
Ally O'Connor of Parents Helping Parents said the organization sees a spike in calls when school starts up in September.
Many windows at Jamaica Plain school remain under construction as classes begin
The English High School in Jamaica Plain remains partially under construction as it undergoes window replacements.
Vocational school demand surges, leaving thousands on waitlists in Mass.
Worcester Technical High School has a list of 700 students waiting to get in.
It's never too early to start thinking about college, counselor says
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben spoke to college counselor Cathy Costa in Winchester, Massachusetts about what parents should plan for.
Thousands of backpacks given away at back to school event in Boston
With help from former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater, thousands of backpacks for Boston students were distributed.
Back to school event gives out thousands of backpacks to students in need in Boston
With help from former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater, thousands of backpacks for Boston students in need were distributed as part of a special back to school giveaway. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
How to pack a good lunch for children as they head back to school
Jason Santos from Buttermilk and Bourbon suggests sneaking in fruits and vegetables, while making the lunch visually appealing.
New app can help kids and their families develop strategies to have success with ADHD
In Massachusetts, roughly 120,000 students have moderate or severe ADHD, which can make them struggle in the classroom. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
How AI and other technology can help you save on back to school supplies
AI, like ChatGPT, or special browser extensions like Honey can help you find where you'll pay the least for back to school supplies. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Why is there no universal start date for Massachusetts schools?
Some school districts in Massachusetts start before Labor Day. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Winthrop barbershop offered free haircuts to students before first day of school
Top Quality Barbershop in Winthrop gave free haircuts to any student in the community who wanted one.
Massachusetts Boys & Girls Club gathering school supplies for children
The Boys & Girls Club in Brockton is making sure students have what they need as they head back to school.
Worcester schools rolls out red carpet as kids return to school for the year
Summer is ending and Worcester students were among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school on Monday.
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Worcester students are headed back for their first day of school.
Worcester welcomes students back to school for start of new year
WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports from Worcester, Massachusetts where one school rolled out the red carpet for students Monday.
Worcester students head back to school on Monday
The Worcester superintendent and mayor will be on hand to greet students at the Heard Street Discovery Academy.
Massachusetts Secretary of Education addresses cellphone bans, teacher strikes and federal funding
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
Massachusetts author helping kids adjust to back to school feelings with picture books
Cynthia Centerbar wrote "Thank You Pine Street" to help kids adjust to the intimidating back-to-school feelings they may have.
45,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to help students in need
Volunteers stuffed thousands of backpacks with school supplies in Boston Thursday to help families who can't afford the essentials.
Volunteers stuff thousands of backpacks with back to school essentials for children in need
Hundreds of volunteers gathered in Boston on Thursday to stuff thousands of backpacks with school supplies, all to help Massachusetts families who are unable to afford back to school essentials. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Mass. police departments using trading cards to connect with students
Police departments in Massachusetts are building bonds with local students in a creative new way.
Boston Children's doctor says cellphones have no business in schools
With a new school year came a new cellphone policy in many Massachusetts schools.
Massachusetts students awarded for creating solutions with STEM
Several Massachusetts students were recognized at a national competition for inventions they created that address real world issues by involving science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
Free preschool now offered for all children in Cambridge
Hundreds of young children in Cambridge, Massachusetts now have the opportunity to go to preschool completely free of charge.
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Celtics rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Michael Keaton honored as Man of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
11 children taken to hospital from Wellesley day care with skin irritation
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston restaurant's lawsuit centers on "chicken finger smell"
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
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Snow and possible record-breaking cold in weekend forecast
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
11 children taken to hospital from Wellesley day care with skin irritation
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Mayor defends Boston's snow removal nearly 2 weeks after historic storm
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye explains meaning behind "Be A Blessing" sweatshirt
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Drug can help early morning workers stay awake, study finds
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Doctors say vaccination is critical as flu cases rise in Massachusetts
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
4 child flu deaths reported in Massachusetts
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer Mass. residents getting flu, COVID vaccines
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
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Foxboro woman gets refund for defective GE oven after I-Team reports
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
Dunkin' changed its rewards points policy. It cost a loyal customer $260.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
Massachusetts woman frustrated with defective GE appliance is not alone
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
Emails mistakenly sent to I-Team show GE unwilling to replace defective oven
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Why don't all Massachusetts police departments have body cameras?
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
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Keller: Political battles now fought on government websites
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
New poll shows who voters blame for government shutdown
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
Keller: Sununu enters N.H. Senate race and that's bad news for Brown
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Keller: Moulton running against Markey in Senate race is about age
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Keller: Janet Mills enters Maine Senate race with a term limit promise
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
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Boston restaurant's lawsuit centers on "chicken finger smell"
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
Kowloon plans to open tiki bar on Revere Beach
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
3 major companies closing Massachusetts facilities
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Food hall in Boston won't close after all
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
New England Living
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Visiting luxury real estate along Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
Hermit Woods Winery in New Hampshire takes different approach to winemaking
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Luxury vistas provide amenities for everyone on the lake's edge in NH
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Boston home store shows how functionality and beauty can combine
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
Chef of Bakey in Boston shares how to make world-famous babka
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Sports
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Celtics rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum has "a ways to go" before returning to Celtics, says Brad Stevens
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
How much does a ticket to this year's Super Bowl cost?
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
Super Bowl cities face off: Seattle vs. Boston
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
NFL MVP award goes to Matthew Stafford, not Drake Maye
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Offbeat
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Boston restaurant's lawsuit centers on "chicken finger smell"
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
Exotic lizard found buried under snow in Rhode Island
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
Record sighting of right whales reported in Cape Cod Bay
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
Why is there a rocketship on a downtown Boston roof?
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
Neighbors say donut smell from Dunkin' supplier is overwhelming
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.