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Children Escape Dorchester Porch Collapse
Four children were treated for minor injuries after a porch collapsed in Dorchester Saturday afternoon.
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Four children were treated for minor injuries after a porch collapsed in Dorchester Saturday afternoon.
Pre-school kids with regular bedtimes are better learners.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the new role of the American dad.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about what happens when Mom goes on strike.
WBZ's Doug Cope says three's the charm.
The city of Quincy has approved a $1.3 billion development plan to modernize the downtown.
A study shows too much screen time can be linked to psychological problems in children.
WBZ's Doug Cope explores the world of home schooling.
An Army medic from Salem killed in Afghanistan is coming home for the final time.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about balanced parenting.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the Time-Out.
According to the latest numbers from the Census Bureau, the average commute time in Massachusetts is 24 minutes one way.
The city of Fall River is mourning the loss of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan.
A Mattapoisett track star is recovering from a gunshot wound, after he was apparently shot by deer hunters.
It was great to have WBZ legend Gary LaPierre back on the air, doing the morning news.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about some unsafe toys for purchase this season.
WBZ's Doug Cope says chores for kids builds character.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about teenage mental health.
A judge in Springfield decided Tuesday that jurors will be allowed to see graphic video of a child's deadly gun accident.
On the North Shore, the police chief in the town of Salisbury has been placed on leave, following allegations of criminal activity.
In a small Maine fishing town, they're celebrating the holiday season with a special 50-foot tall Christmas tree made of lobster traps.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the obesity crisis in Massachusetts.
A small group of protestors from an anti-gay organization in Kansas picketed outside of several local schools Friday.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the 3-year degree.
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about a gift from the heart.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
What to expect when the Patriots officially report to training camp on Tuesday -- the team's first camp under head coach Jerod Mayo.
The party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Kamala Harris.
While other companies have remedied their delays, Delta continues to struggle to catch up on flights.
The attorney general is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
While other companies have remedied their delays, Delta continues to struggle to catch up on flights.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that she is pregnant and will welcome her third child in January.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
What to expect when the Patriots officially report to training camp on Tuesday -- the team's first camp under head coach Jerod Mayo.
The Red Sox will not have the services of closer Kenley Jansen for their three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado.
The Celtics locked up another key member of their championship core in Sam Hauser, but the team is now going to have to pay a massive luxury tax bill in the coming years.
Training camp is a great time for players to establish themselves and earn a spot on a team's roster. On the flip side, it's also a time when certain players are fighting to keep their job.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.