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Protesters Perform "Occupy-Themed" Nativity Play On Dewey Square
According to Occupy Boston protesters, the Christmas story resonates with the message of Occupy Boston.
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According to Occupy Boston protesters, the Christmas story resonates with the message of Occupy Boston.
Best Buy says it won't be able to fill some customers' online orders, just days before Christmas.
The Home For Little Wanderers says donations for kids over the age of 13 are down 33% compared to last year.
The entire staff of the West Roxbury VA Hospital operating room is making sure troops in Afghanistan have some comfort over the holidays.
This time of year, everyone wants your money.
Officers are now trying to return stolen packages, may of them Christmas gifts, to the rightful owners in Somerville.
Holiday foods are expensive and often there are special foods we only have this time of year.
Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill that would allow package stores in Massachusetts to open their doors on the day after Christmas.
A day after beating the Montreal Canadiens, members of the Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins visited several area hospitals on Tuesday to deliver toys.
Toys for Tots of Greater Boston made an eleventh-hour appeal for more toys last week, and people stepped up - but it still looks like there will be a shortfall.
Trust me on this, the boss is looking to see who handles the office party with dignity and grace, and who makes a jerk of themselves.
A big holiday party was held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Sunday to benefit homeless children.
Partly sunny skies this morning will give way to increasing cloudiness as the front pushes through this afternoon. This front may even trigger a brief rain or snow shower...but there is plenty of dry air in the low levels to keep today mostly dry. Highs will climb into the upper 30's and lwr 40's by midday before falling this afternoon behind the front.
Here are four family-friendly holiday light displays and activities worthy of the drive.
We're getting some mixed messages on how much people are willing to spend this holiday season.
The Salvation Army says it's been a struggle to raise money this holiday season.
If you are beginning to think that Christmas is not going to happen at your house, you are not alone!
At the WBZ Water Cooler: If you don't have yours yet, you better get on it.
A father is devastated after a Christmas display dedicated to his son was vandalized.
They had gathered at the Statehouse, hoping to sing "O Christmas Tree" over Governor Lincoln Chafee's speech.
All of these locations are some of the best places to see Santa Claus. They also include other family-friendly activities so you can make a day of it!
Lights. Music. Holidays! Hit a couple of these holiday favorites each week to really get in the spirit.
You light up my life... but not a "Holiday Tree".
Boston is full of annual holiday events, here a few your family shouldn't miss.
The merchants are pushing hard and early to get us in a buying mood.
I-Team sources say the victims are a young child and a woman.
Black widow spiders are known for their distinct look and painful bites. Learn how to deal with black widows.
"Les Misérables" is at the Citizen's Bank Opera House in Boston through August 25.
Boston Police are asking for the public's help in finding video footage of a gathering where five people were shot near Boston's Franklin Park on Sunday night.
Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility.
A Boston Duck Tour boat came to the rescue of a boy and his father who were in the Charles River Monday morning.
I-Team sources say the victims are a young child and a woman.
Methuen school officials agreed to ban the use of cellphones during instructional time in the upcoming year, calling the devices "addictions" and disruptive to learning.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Boston Police are asking for the public's help in finding video footage of a gathering where five people were shot near Boston's Franklin Park on Sunday night.
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.
Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility.
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.
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.
Bill Simmons said Monday there is "legitimate buzz" surrounding Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Boston Celtics.
Hunter Henry has been sidelined for the last week with a leg injury, but head coach Jerod Mayo expressed some confidence that his top tight end will be on the field when the Patriots kick off the 2024 season in a few weeks.
Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk reunited in St. Louis and recreated a viral photo from their high school days together.
Will it be Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye at quarterback for the Patriots in Week 1 of the regular season? Jerod Mayo still doesn't know in the final week of the preseason.
Matthew Judon reacts to being traded by the Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons in a 1-on-1 interview with WBZ-TV Sports director Steve Burton.
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.