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The turnaround in the real estate market means many homeowners have new-found equity in their homes to pay for additions or renovations.
The One Fund Boston has raised more than $37 million for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Angelina Jolie's choice to undergo a preventative double mastectomy has shed new light on this difficult medical decision.
Eight ducklings were born in a Lynn kindergarten classroom after the mother duck abandoned them.
Many families bundle cable, internet, and phone services to save a bundle of cash. But a new charge is catching some customers by surprise.
How can you tell if you just a need a day off of work, or should be considering a new career?
It's heartbreaking when a child is seriously ill, but some local people are working together to help them recover by "drafting" those kids into college sports, and that can change lives.
Gaining weight? Feeling tired? Increasingly, those symptoms are tied to thyroid disorders.
Whether it's a prescription or just something over the counter, most pregnant women know they have to be careful with any kind of drug.
After the two explosions on Boylston Street on Marathon Monday, 31 patients were rushed to Mass General Hospital in Boston.
Instead of charging larger penalties for things like overdrafts, many banks are now tacking on surcharges for services that we often used to get for free.
Dick and Rick Hoyt are a big part of Boston Marathon history, a father-son team who have been racing for three decades.
Five students from Somerville got a chance to work side-by-side with First Lady Michelle Obama planting the White House kitchen garden.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben and students from Somerville get an exclusive look at the White House vegetable garden.
Some local kids are getting ready for a once in a lifetime experience; a trip to the White House.
A harbor seal pup that was attacked by an older seal in Plymouth, Mass. is recovering at the Mystic Aquarium.
Prom season is almost here with all the fun and excitement, but for some kids and their families, the expense is just too much.
At some point, a tattoo might seem cool. And then it doesn't. It's called "Tattoo Regret", and more people as they age are experiencing these feelings.
We all know the American population is aging, and for some people that can bring problems like health concerns, loneliness and isolation.
"The Green Group" has grown to about a dozen kids all working to save animals.
Theology class turned in to a history lesson for sophomores at St. Joseph Prep in Brighton as they watched the pope they knew, and their church, walk in to the unknown.
Stopping violence in Boston. That's been the work of the Ten Point Coalition for 20 years.
Many families can be standing on the edge of their own fiscal cliff without even realizing it. There are money questions everyone should ask so they can assess where they really stand.
The 2007 chemical attack left the Vermont nurse unrecognizable to anyone who knew her.
At the Academy Awards on Sunday night, one of the odds-on favorites to nab a lot of Oscars is the film "Silver Linings Playbook." The movie screenplay is based on a book written here in Massachusetts.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Frustrated passengers later faced long delays and cancellations, as some waited for hours for answers.
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.
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.
If the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
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.