New England Patriots "adopt" Mattapan elementary school
The program is an effort from the Patriots to offer more educational opportunities and experiences.
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The program is an effort from the Patriots to offer more educational opportunities and experiences.
Ally O'Connor of Parents Helping Parents said the organization sees a spike in calls when school starts up in September.
The English High School in Jamaica Plain remains partially under construction as it undergoes window replacements.
Worcester Technical High School has a list of 700 students waiting to get in.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben spoke to college counselor Cathy Costa in Winchester, Massachusetts about what parents should plan for.
With help from former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater, thousands of backpacks for Boston students were distributed.
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.
Jason Santos from Buttermilk and Bourbon suggests sneaking in fruits and vegetables, while making the lunch visually appealing.
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.
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.
Some school districts in Massachusetts start before Labor Day. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Top Quality Barbershop in Winthrop gave free haircuts to any student in the community who wanted one.
The Boys & Girls Club in Brockton is making sure students have what they need as they head back to school.
Summer is ending and Worcester students were among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school on Monday.
Worcester students are headed back for their first day of school.
WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports from Worcester, Massachusetts where one school rolled out the red carpet for students Monday.
The Worcester superintendent and mayor will be on hand to greet students at the Heard Street Discovery Academy.
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
Cynthia Centerbar wrote "Thank You Pine Street" to help kids adjust to the intimidating back-to-school feelings they may have.
Volunteers stuffed thousands of backpacks with school supplies in Boston Thursday to help families who can't afford the essentials.
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.
Police departments in Massachusetts are building bonds with local students in a creative new way.
With a new school year came a new cellphone policy in many Massachusetts schools.
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.
Hundreds of young children in Cambridge, Massachusetts now have the opportunity to go to preschool completely free of charge.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye struggled at times, but helped his team earn a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Star New England Patriots defensive lineman Milton Williams laid some big hits against the Los Angeles Chargers. One of them came on his head coach.
The New England Patriots are moving on to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Now they have to wait until Monday night to find out who they will play.
The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.
Drake Maye struggled in his first playoff game, but he helped the Patriots earn a 16-3 win over the Chargers.
The New England Patriots are moving on to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Now they have to wait until Monday night to find out who they will play.
Star New England Patriots defensive lineman Milton Williams laid some big hits against the Los Angeles Chargers. One of them came on his head coach.
The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
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.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye struggled at times, but helped his team earn a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Star New England Patriots defensive lineman Milton Williams laid some big hits against the Los Angeles Chargers. One of them came on his head coach.
The New England Patriots are moving on to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Now they have to wait until Monday night to find out who they will play.
The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.