Medford explores tobacco ban for those born after 2004
Medford is now considering a generational tobacco ban, following in the footsteps of another Massachusetts community.
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Medford is now considering a generational tobacco ban, following in the footsteps of another Massachusetts community.
As summer starts to wind down in New England, there's a state fair, plus festivals devoted to sunflowers and tomatoes happening this weekend!
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
The tragic death of a baby boy outside a day care in Lexington, Massachusetts earlier this week was likely a hot car incident.
An investigation is underway after a baby was found unresponsive in a car in Lexington, Massachusetts and later died.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
A thief with a key was able to break into four mailboxes in Lexington and steal mail.
A thief with a key stole mail from four USPS mailboxes in Lexington over the weekend.
A staff member at a Lexington elementary school is on leave after he admitted to leaving a gun inside a parked car on campus.
Police say an incident that occurred at a home in Lexington last week was not an abduction attempt and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A mom is distraught after her daughter says she escaped an attempted abduction. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
A child said they were playing in their backyard when a man grabbed them.
A 9-year-old girl playing in her backyard said a man grabbed her from behind and placed a hand over her mouth.
Thousands of senior citizens were feeling the love this past Valentine's Day thanks to kids in Massachusetts.
Lexington Christian Academy's Nicole Burns recently reached the 1,000-point milestone in basketball during her junior year.
Valentine's Day is just days away and there's a push to help some seniors in Massachusetts feel the love with your help.
Through songs, poems and moments of reflections, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being remembered.
The Thanksgiving shopping frenzy was in full swing Wednesday.
As we approach Veterans Day, many cities and towns across the Commonwealth are coming together to honor the men and women who served our country.
The wrong-way driver, going south on I-95 North, crashed head-on into another vehicle.
Liat Wachs was celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot when she heard her family members were killed in Israel.
Liat Wachs was celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot when she heard her family members were killed in Israel.
Liat Wachs’ ex-husband and his brother were killed in the attacks in Israel. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
As a small non-profit, it can be tough to find funding. That's where the GenesisHR Battlegreen Run helps out.
Arlington police are on the hunt for the person responsible for using illegal traps to catch wild foxes.
The New England Patriots will make their annual trip to South Beach this weekend to take on the Miami Dolphins.
A Massachusetts fire chief wants children near the Great Barrington wildfire to know that everything is going to be OK.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Two neighboring businesses in Everett, Massachusetts are bringing peanut butter and beer together for a good cause.
Schools in three Massachusetts communities are closed yet again, and the pressure is mounting for striking teachers and their school committees to reach contract deals.
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
People in Holbrook said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
A Massachusetts fire chief wants children near the Great Barrington wildfire to know that everything is going to be OK.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
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 New England Patriots will make their annual trip to South Beach this weekend to take on the Miami Dolphins.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night in Boston.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.