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Despite staffing shortages, a smooth transition back to school in Worcester
Masks are optional in Worcester Public Schools this year, and students say they feel more comfortable. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
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Masks are optional in Worcester Public Schools this year, and students say they feel more comfortable. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
In Worcester, the return to the classroom went pretty smoothly. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
MBTA officials say they have made significant progress since the Orange Line shutdown began. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Boston-area commuters will be put to the test on Monday morning. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A school bus driver in New Hampshire is accused of stalking an 8-year-old boy and his family. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A school bus driver in New Hampshire is accused of harassing an 8-year-old boy and stalking his family. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Beneficiaries say a non-profit, that is now collecting taxpayer money, trapped them with predatory loans. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Lawmakers say the rebate Gov. Baker wants to give out is going to happen, but another rebate they were considering is off the table for now. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A crane lifting construction materials tipped over onto an apartment building under collapse. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
An Orange Line train caught fire while on a bridge over a river. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
The agency, run by Mass General Hospital and the Red Sox, helps veterans and their families.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
There are concerns about whether airlines, TSA and airport staffing can handle the extra passengers. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
An agreement between Boston Public Schools and the state will focus on safety and reliable transportation. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Some parents had issues booking COVID vaccine appointments for their young kids. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Temple Beth Shalom in Needham was one of the first places in Massachusetts to have COVID vaccines available for young children Tuesday. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
The families of two transgender teens in New Hampshire filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a new state law that bans them from playing on girls' sports teams at their public high schools.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
After a three-week-long adventure that spanned 10 miles, a missing cat was reunited with his family in Somerville.
Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Dogs from Shultz's Guest House were featured on this week's Pet Parade.
Police are investigating after a man died when he stumbled onto the electrified track at Boston's Park Street MBTA station on Saturday.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.