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UMass Students Win Billboard Contest Urging Drivers To 'Park Your Phone'
Two University of Massachusetts students wanted to show just how dangerous texting and driving is. So they took action into their own hands.
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Two University of Massachusetts students wanted to show just how dangerous texting and driving is. So they took action into their own hands.
Congressman Kennedy joined a protest on the Texas/Mexico border Sunday to draw attention to a tent-like shelter to house immigrant children separated from their parents.
School officials may be forced to cancel class on Monday at Lowell High School as temperatures climb close to 100 degrees.
AG Maura Healey says the Connecticut-based company's "illegal business model" has left a "path of devastation and destruction."
It was a rough commute for anyone taking the Green Line into Boston Tuesday morning.
A young girl says a bully threatened to shoot her and bury her. Now she wants the school board to do something about it.
Police said a man in his 20s was found dead inside a car on Claybourne Street in Dorchester.
A child remains hospitalized after falling into a campfire at a Hyannis resort.
A pre-race ceremony at the Run to Remember honored officer Sean Gannon.
Taunton High School and Parker Middle School were closed on Tuesday after a threatening note was found.
The principal at Stoughton High School confirmed that four teenagers killed and one injured in an East Bridgewater crash were students at the school.
Well-wishers soaked in the historic royal wedding early Saturday morning at watch parties in Boston.
Twenty-six-year-old Bethgy Cator, of Avon, was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center and was later pronounced dead.
A total of 70 people were displaced as firefighters battled three overnight fires throughout the city.
Brutal conditions on this year's Marathon Monday forbid Alison Wagner from finishing. On Sunday, she was determined to run the course.
Police quickly averted danger inside a Lynn hospital when a patient attempted to grab an officer's gun.
A 15-year-old mother and her four-month-old child have been found safe and are in the custody of DCF.
Construction on the westbound side of Comm. Ave will take place this summer and it is expected to bring significant travel impacts.
Runner Cindy Petrovits had a special way of thanking spectators for their support as she ran the Boston Marathon.
Boston is marked the fifth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon bombings with solemn remembrances and charitable acts.
The parents charged in the beating of a 6-year-old girl found dead inside a Fitchburg home allegedly super glued their other child's wound and ordered him not to call 911.
A teacher from Kane Elementary School in Marlborough was placed on paid leave after allegations of "inappropriate conduct with a student."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Boston, like many cities and towns across the country, held a special tribute to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy.
A man accused of killing his millionaire grandfather and possibly his mother in an attempt to collect inheritance money appeared in court.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said.
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after a fight in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning.
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.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
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.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
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.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
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.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
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.
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.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
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.