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Lowell 9-Year-Old Receives Birthday Phone Call From Astronaut In Space
A Lowell boy received a special birthday surprise from astronaut Chris Cassidy on Thursday.
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A Lowell boy received a special birthday surprise from astronaut Chris Cassidy on Thursday.
Two people were killed Thursday evening after they were struck by a Ford Mustang on Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell, police said.
Two more Massachusetts field hospitals set up for a surge in coronavirus patients in Worcester and Lowell will close this week.
Intense flames tore through a multi-family home in Lowell Thursday.
A store in Lowell is giving away free gasoline Friday to those who are putting themselves at risk to stop the spread of coronavirus.
A new coronavirus testing facility opened in Lowell on Tuesday. The rapid testing site, run by CVS, will allow testing for up to 1,000 people per day.
The Lowell Democrat faces more than two dozen charges and is accused of misusing campaign funds.
The doors are locked at a Lowell salon over a dispute between the shop's owner and the landlord over rent, and the stylists are stuck in the middle.
Hundreds of people came together in Lowell Saturday to say goodbye to a Virginia police officer killed in the line of duty. Katie Thyne grew up and graduated from high school in Hudson, New Hampshire.
Friends and family of Newport News, Virginia, Police Officer Katie Thyne gathered in Lowell Friday to say goodbye at her wake. Thyne was killed during a traffic stop last week.
A Massachusetts woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $180,000 from a local animal hospital, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
A Lowell woman is suing the federal government, trying to get her elderly father's life savings back.
A man was found dead after a dumpster fire in Lowell, police said.
Crews encountered heavy smoke and people screaming that residents were trapped inside.
Driving conditions in Lowell were tough Monday morning after about nine inches of snow fell in the city.
Lowell firefighters say a carbon monoxide detector inside a triple-decker might have saved lives.
The Lowell woman convicted in a deadly road rage confrontation was sentenced to nine and a half years in prison.
Lowell police have arrested one of two men who allegedly forced their way into a home in Lowell dressed as police officers Friday morning.
Limiting kids' access to flavored tobacco products like e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and cigars seems to work, according to a new study that looks at two towns that took different approaches to vaping in Massachusetts. That will come as good news to the governments that are adding more restrictions on flavors.
A Lowell woman was found guilty Tuesday for a 2018 road rage confrontation that turned deadly.
Hearts were heavy at CCF Ministries church in Lowell after a chaotic scene at their sister church in Pelham New Hampshire where a gunman shot two people on Saturday.
Investigators say Graciela Paulino followed her victim and another man after an incident on the highway more than two years ago.
Five students were injured when they were struck by BB guns at a Lowell school Wednesday afternoon.
The "armed and dangerous" man wanted in connection with a homicide in Lowell was arrested Monday.
A man is wanted for hitting another man and causing his death in Lowell Saturday night.
The Witch City had a special visitor last week as Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum came to Salem with his family as part of a 3-day tour.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
The families of two transgender teens in New Hampshire filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a new state law that bans them from playing on girls' sports teams at their public high schools.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Dogs from Shultz's Guest House were featured on this week's Pet Parade.
The Witch City had a special visitor last week as Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum came to Salem with his family as part of a 3-day tour.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
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.
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.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
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.