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Potential tropical storm could bring heavy rain to Massachusetts
For the second weekend in a row we will be talking about a tropical system near the East Coast.
Father dies after trying to save son from Salisbury rip current
Gary Simard, a father of four who rushed into the water in an attempt to save his son from a dangerous rip current on Wednesday, has died.
Is Greater Boston traffic getting worse?
In our Question Everything series, we wanted to know: has Boston commuter traffic gotten worse, or is it just our perception?
Referee shortage forces Mass. high school football games to be played on Thursdays
Early retirement due to the pandemic and conduct in the stands has led to a referee shortage in Massachusetts.
Venezuelan migrant hopes to "start new life" in Mass. after temporary legal status granted
Speeding up the work permitting process for migrants has been an urgent plea from Governor Maura Healey.
Nurses offer last-minute plea to save childbirth facility in Leominster
A group of nurses and activists are asking Gov. Maura Healey to intervene to keep a childbirth facility from closing in Leominster on Saturday.
Man has "terrible remorse" over shooting death of 12-year-old brother, lawyer says
A man already facing charges in the shooting death of his 12-year-old brother was arraigned on a new manslaughter charge Thursday.
Mass. non-profit tutoring homeless children shifts gears amid migrant crisis
School on Wheels is now going into hotel settings where thousands of migrants, many of them children, are now living.
Duxbury 10-year-old sails solo from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard
Ten-year-old Briggs Kossman is back home after a miles-long voyage across a portion of the Atlantic Ocean from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard
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Week 2 NFL Picks: Pats-Jets is a Save Your Season Bowl
You've got to love when we can say that seasons are on the line in Week 3.
Plymouth's Uva Wine Bar brings self-serve to South Shore
Uva is the first and only self-serving wine bar in Massachusetts.
Call For Action gets JetBlue customer long-awaited refund
A man who bought a flight on JetBlue that was later cancelled couldn't get his refund until WBZ's Call For Action got involved.
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Boston sports icons reunite in honor of ALS activist Pete Frates
Some of the greatest athletes in Boston sports reunited to support ALS research.
Next Weather: WBZ Forecast For September 21, 2023
Alyssa Andrews has an updated weather forecast.
Referee shortage forces Mass. high school football games to be played on Thursdays
Early retirement due to the pandemic and conduct in the stands has led to a referee shortage in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Candlelight vigil held by supporters fighting to keep Leominster birthing center open
WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Laser pointed at helicopter landing at Boston hospital
The FAA is investigating after someone shined a green laser at a helicopter landing at a Boston hospital Thursday night.
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I-Team Investigations
I-Team: Is the process to build new schools in Massachusetts fair?
In Massachusetts, a quasi-state agency provides funding for school construction.
I-Team: Hundreds of crumbling dams across Massachusetts pose a hazard
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Dam Safety gave WBZ's I-Team a list of more than 200 deteriorating dams across the state.
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Injury report: Sow, Marcus Jones DNPs for Pats on Thursday
Sidy Sow and Marcus Jones were both missing from practice on Thursday, and likely will not play for the Patriots this weekend when the team visits the New York Jets.
Fantasy Football Week 3: Starts, sits, and sleepers
Need some extra help setting your fantasy football lineup? We turn to CBS Sports' Jaimey Eisenberg for all of his Week 3 advice!
Gardner says Pats' offense is pretty simple, but they do everything right
"They don't really have a complex offense. ... They just do everything right."
Patriots-Jets Week 3 news, notes, and fun facts
It has been a while since the New England Patriots last lost to the New York Jets.
Week 3 NFL Picks: Pats-Jets is a Save Your Season Bowl
You've got to love when we can say that seasons are on the line in Week 3.
Red Sox officially eliminated from playoff contention
The Red Sox will be postseason spectators for the second straight season and the fourth time in the last five years.
Bello shelled as Rangers crush Red Sox, 15-5
The Red Sox have lost 12 of their last 15 games.
Chandler Jones out indefinitely for Raiders
Chandler Jones will not be suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders anytime soon.
Jones, Brown limited in return to practice for Patriots
After missing last week's loss to the Dolphins, Jonathan Jones, Trent Brown, and Sidy Sow all returned to practice for the Patriots on Wednesday.
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Is Greater Boston traffic getting worse?
In our Question Everything series, we wanted to know: has Boston commuter traffic gotten worse, or is it just our perception?
How hot is too hot for classrooms in Massachusetts?
WBZ-TV checked with the state and found out there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to hot classrooms in Massachusetts.
Could Massachusetts schools adopt a 4-day week?
In 26 states, some 900 school districts are already using the four-day model.
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Plymouth's Uva Wine Bar brings self-serve to South Shore
Uva is the first and only self-serving wine bar in Massachusetts.
It Happens Here: Burlington Lawn Mowers Dream Team
A group of volunteers in Burlington has mowed 185 lawns for free this year.
It Happens Here: Diverse Fusion Dolls expands business to tourists at Faneuil Hall
Widline Pyrame has expanded her Fusion Dolls kiosks to Faneuil Hall, where tourists from around the world can now see them.
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What's the difference between an upper respiratory infection and RSV?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
What's the most accurate way to check blood pressure?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Spinach could accelerate the healing of diabetic ulcers, study says
A new study finds a popular leafy green vegetable could accelerate wound healing in patients with diabetes.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions about the new COVID vaccine
The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions about them.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
I-Team
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I-Team: Is the process to build new schools in Massachusetts fair?
In Massachusetts, a quasi-state agency provides funding for school construction.
I-Team: Hundreds of crumbling dams across Massachusetts pose a hazard
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Dam Safety gave WBZ's I-Team a list of more than 200 deteriorating dams across the state.
I-Team: Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam
Part of the Barrett Park Pond Dam gave way, sending water gushing downstream and damaging homes.
I-Team: Golfer alleges incident of racism by DCR worker at Ponkapoag course
A golfer in Canton says he was mistaken for another Black man during a confrontation with a DCR worker.
I-Team: New video shows Mayor Wu's police cruiser running red light
The I-Team has obtained new video of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's police driver flashing emergency lights while running a red traffic signal at an intersection in Dorchester.
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Keller @ Large: A new look for the Boston City Council
Two controversial voices will soon be gone from the Boston City Council.
Keller @ Large: As Biden impeachment inquiry moves forward, will it help or hurt GOP?
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is the latest deployment of a once-rare procedure that's become common in our hyper-partisan political culture.
Keller @ Large: Talking climate after a bizarre and wet summer
On this week's Keller @ Large, WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller is speaking with David Cash, the New England regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Keller: Jill Biden's positive COVID test part of a trend, but politicians stay mum
COVID issues have become so controversial, most of our political leaders have no appetite for even mentioning the subject.
Keller @ Large: Back to school MCAS and education reform discussion
Students of all ages are heading back to school and WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller is looking at what's gone wrong since the Massachusetts Education Reform Act was passed 30 years ago.
Business News
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Clorox products in short supply after cyberattack disrupts operations
Clorox has not been able to get its manufacturing operations back up to full speed.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup
Starbucks is looking to move away from disposable cups.
Courtside Kicks in Boston caters to stylish sneaker lovers
Three friends are working to bring shoe culture to Boston.
Dunkin's newest pumpkin drink contains actual donuts
This is the first time Dunkin' has added donuts directly to a beverage.
McDonald's is getting rid of its self-serve soda machines
For decades, McDonald's let customers fill (and refill) their own drinks at its dining rooms.
Offbeat
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USPS "Operation Santa" program now accepting letters
The 111-year-old annual program makes sure kids in need have a great holiday.
Video shows spectacular whale breach off Provincetown
Whale watchers were treated to a glorious sight off Provincetown on Sunday.
"Allston Christmas" the movie: Romantic comedy to include a haunted couch
It's a love story about Allston Christmas, the neighborhood's official, unofficial moving day.
Loose emu evades capture in Lakeville
Residents in Lakeville are on the lookout as an emu seems to be on the loose.
First snowflakes of the season observed on Mount Washington
Say it ain't snow.
New England Living
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Latest Stories
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Referee shortage forces Mass. high school football games to be played on Thursdays
Early retirement due to the pandemic and conduct in the stands has led to a referee shortage in Massachusetts.
Laser pointed at helicopter landing at Boston hospital
The FAA is investigating after someone shined a green laser at a helicopter landing at a Boston hospital Thursday night.
Duxbury 10-year-old sails solo from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard
Ten-year-old Briggs Kossman is back home after a miles-long voyage across a portion of the Atlantic Ocean from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard
Is Greater Boston traffic getting worse?
In our Question Everything series, we wanted to know: has Boston commuter traffic gotten worse, or is it just our perception?
Nurses offer last-minute plea to save childbirth facility in Leominster
A group of nurses and activists are asking Gov. Maura Healey to intervene to keep a childbirth facility from closing in Leominster on Saturday.
Sports
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Injury report: Sow, Marcus Jones DNPs for Pats on Thursday
Sidy Sow and Marcus Jones were both missing from practice on Thursday, and likely will not play for the Patriots this weekend when the team visits the New York Jets.
Fantasy Football Week 3: Starts, sits, and sleepers
Need some extra help setting your fantasy football lineup? We turn to CBS Sports' Jaimey Eisenberg for all of his Week 3 advice!
Gardner says Pats' offense is pretty simple, but they do everything right
"They don't really have a complex offense. ... They just do everything right."
Patriots-Jets Week 3 news, notes, and fun facts
It has been a while since the New England Patriots last lost to the New York Jets.
Week 3 NFL Picks: Pats-Jets is a Save Your Season Bowl
You've got to love when we can say that seasons are on the line in Week 3.