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For those who drive by the tent city and think it's hopeless, a man who used to live there offers a different perspective.
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For those who drive by the tent city and think it's hopeless, a man who used to live there offers a different perspective.
On the same day an FDA advisory committee recommended Moderna booster shots for vulnerable populations, a new clinic opened in Lowell.
Cell phone video shows chaos in the cafeteria and hallways of Lawrence High School, where tension around student fights has reached a fever pitch.
The deadline is approaching for Boston area hospital employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID in order to avoid getting fired.
WBZ viewers have repeatedly asked for more information, especially a side-by-side comparison showing how many COVID cases are vaccinated, and how many are not.
The trains are back up and running in South Boston after a derailment Tuesday prompted the Broadway MBTA station to shut down.
Nine people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned at Back Bay station.
Local pharmacists say they have plenty of supply of the COVID vaccine booster shots, and there were plenty of takers.
State Police say a pot hole on Route 1 damaged between 20 and 30 vehicles.
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Monday the company is ready to submit findings to the FDA as soon as possible.
A Boston-based think-tank says the MBTA is in dire straits.
It will be the first time a woman of color will be elected to be mayor of Boston.
A 6-year-old girl with epilepsy was not allowed to take the bus to school because there was no monitor onboard.
President Joe Biden wants to make all companies with 100 or more workers require vaccinations, or weekly testing.
If you want to work in Massachusetts, dozens of companies will ask for proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Beverly City Councilor Dominic Copeland is recovering from a serious breakthrough case of COVID-19 that put him in Beverly Hospital for six days.
Effective Wednesday, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says students five and older are required to wear masks when inside at school.
Some small businesses are calling on Governor Charlie Baker to reissue a statewide mask mandate.
In Belmont, anyone age two and older has to wear a mask in all indoor places that are open to the public.
In recent weeks, the number of people taking a COVID-19 test has roughly doubled.
Some companies are making the COVID vaccine a condition of employment for those who do not have medical or religious exemptions.
Police say the Alabama man driving the truck carrying a huge blue metal water tank that struck a bridge was not permitted to drive on I-93 in Medford.
A state of emergency has been issued in the town of Orange after weekend rain caused streams and brooks to overflow, washing out several roads.
A neighbor who has known David Green's family stopped by the scene to put a bouquet of flowers on the fence.
Industry experts blame not only demand, but a shortage of workers, and higher transportation costs.
One person is in custody after State Police confirm shots were fired on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening.
Albert Suárez delivered another scoreless start and Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
The Witch City had a special visitor last week as Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum came to Salem with his family as part of a 3-day tour.
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.
One person is in custody after State Police confirm shots were fired on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening.
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.
The Witch City had a special visitor last week as Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum came to Salem with his family as part of a 3-day tour.
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.
Albert Suárez delivered another scoreless start and Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
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.
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.