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Gov. Baker Says Students Will Not Have To Wear Face Masks This Fall
For summer school, masks are recommended, but not required.
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For summer school, masks are recommended, but not required.
Pandemic changes have made parking spaces scarce at Logan Airport.
Fewer than half of the residents in Fall River have had one COVID-19 vaccination shot, among the lowest in the state.
Across the state, schools with little to no air conditioning let students out after a half day.
At this point, no Massachusetts hospitals have announced plans for mandatory vaccinations.
Catherine Peters, who was 22-years-old at the time, is heard screaming in cell phone video as mall security guards pin her to the ground.
Mikayla Miller's mother says in her mind, suicide is impossible, even though that's what the Medical Examiner officially ruled it.
So are we supposed to wear a mask, or not? Guidance from different sources has some people feeling conflicted.
Clinics across the state started vaccinating children age 12 to 15 Thursday, a day after the CDC gave the green light for that age group to get the Pfizer vaccine.
Alarming accusations of child abuse in the special education program at a Wilmington preschool and kindergarten have parents on edge.
Starting Monday, visitors at the Massachusetts vaccination super-sites can walk in without an appointment, with the exception of Gillette Stadium.
AG Maura Healey recently won a settlement with a Worcester oil company for filling tanks with bad blends at the office buildings of 14 different state and town agencies.
The state is putting $70 million into summer programs designed to help everyone from kindergarten students to high school seniors.
There were so many doses of Moderna and Pfizer at Marlboro Hospital's COVID-19 vaccination clinic, organizers were practically begging people to come get a shot.
A Newton pharmacist said the scare over rare side-effects is not keeping people away, even though it was enough to make the federal government put a temporary stop to J & J shots.
Acting Mayor Kim Janey is responding to criticism after she released redacted files about a former Boston Police officer accused of child sexual abuse.
The group Massachusetts Action Against Police Brutality rallied in front of the State House Wednesday, promising to use the momentum from the Derek Chauvin verdict to push for more justice.
Coronavirus vaccinations are now open to every adult in Massachusetts.
Bike racks stretch along the length of Tremont Street and around the façade of Boston Police Headquarters, in a show of protection.
Governor Charlie Baker is unsure how Johnson & Johnson's double dose of problems will impact Massachusetts.
In the midst of so much hope around the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations, Massachusetts is experiencing a big setback.
There is concern around April vacation, and students returning after travel, with variants spreading across the country.
Young friends across Massachusetts were reunited, as elementary school students returned to full-time in-person learning Monday.
The chaotic 19-mile chase that ended when police shot and killed a suspect in Quincy, began with an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Rockland.
Governor Charlie Baker announced $100 million will now go to Chelsea, Everett, Methuen, and Randolph.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert for Monday, Aug. 19 for heavy downpours and thunderstorms in Massachusetts
A 10-year-old Boston Red Sox fan had a special experience this weekend as he got to meet his sports hero, Hall of Famer David Ortiz.
A former flight attendant left Boston Sunday on his fourth annual journey to honor the victims of 9/11, including several former coworkers who were killed.
Five people were wounded in a shooting Sunday night near Franklin Park in Boston at a gathering following the Dominican Day Parade and Festival.
Two people are facing charges after a shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening that police said was the result of road rage.
Five people were wounded in a shooting Sunday night near Franklin Park in Boston at a gathering following the Dominican Day Parade and Festival.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert for Monday, Aug. 19 for heavy downpours and thunderstorms in Massachusetts
Two people are facing charges after a shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening that police said was the result of road rage.
A former flight attendant left Boston Sunday on his fourth annual journey to honor the victims of 9/11, including several former coworkers who were killed.
A 10-year-old Boston Red Sox fan had a special experience this weekend as he got to meet his sports hero, Hall of Famer David Ortiz.
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.