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Party City hiring 20,000 seasonal employees ahead of Halloween
The retailer is hiring 3,000 more seasonal workers than were hired for last Halloween season.
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The retailer is hiring 3,000 more seasonal workers than were hired for last Halloween season.
Hershey says there might not be enough candy to go around this Halloween season.
One thing is consistent in a Salem Halloween: the commitment to character.
There won't be any tricks in this year's Halloween forecast – it should be a treat.
Bill Belichick isn't picky when it comes to his favorite Halloween candy.
Halloween came early to Capitol Hill this year - and it was Utah Sen. Mitt Romney's costume that stole the show.
Mayor Paul Brodeur is asking residents to stick to civil discourse as the community debates Halloween celebrations in Melrose Public Schools.
Ready to get in the Halloween spirit? Boston is one of the best cities to celebrate the spooky season, according to a new ranking.
"If you're supposed to take one, kids, only take one," Jones said. "Don't take more than one."
Public schools in Melrose are working to "deemphasize" Halloween activities in the classroom this year.
In addition to getting vaccinated if eligible, residents are encouraged to keep all Halloween activities outdoors and to mask up.
From Disney characters to wild animals, your pooch will look smart in these costumes from Amazon, Chewy, ShopDisney and more
Outdoor trick-or-treating should "absolutely" be safe this Halloween, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Pick up these ShopDisney costumes of Elsa, Spider-Man, Minnie Mouse and more characters in time for Halloween
Trick or treat! A new survey is revealing the most popular Halloween candy in every state with just over a month to go until the spooky holiday.
A list of the most critically acclaimed scary films of all time -- and where to stream them right now.
Whether they want to dress up as Captain Marvel or Spider-Man, ShopDisney has Halloween costume options
The Salem Board of Health on Friday will hold a meeting to discuss requiring attendees of large indoor events this October to first get a negative COVID test.
Police are investigating the incident.
This year, the "Witch City" was not the outrageous street party it normally is on Halloween.
The city is closing the boxes on Halloween night due to security concerns.
Halloween will be a bit "tricky" this year as Mass. residents try to navigate through the pandemic and the recent snow.
Newborn babies celebrated their first Halloween in Boston-area hospitals on Friday.
Piper wrote a letter to Gov. Baker suggesting homes only give out king-sized candy this Halloween.
Once the snow clears Friday, it's going to get very cold for Halloween.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Young dancers from across the country are spending the summer in Boston, learning from some of the best in ballet.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
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.
Karen Read was back in court Monday afternoon for a hearing on how her case will go forward after her trial ended in a mistrial three weeks ago.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery on a family member.
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 is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers.
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 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.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
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.