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Worcester honors its unique connection with abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass spoke in various Worcester meeting halls and churches, arguing that slavery must and could be abolished.
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Frederick Douglass spoke in various Worcester meeting halls and churches, arguing that slavery must and could be abolished.
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From playwrights, to actors, to directors, The Front Porch Arts Collective in Boston is working to shine a spotlight on Black voices in the theater.
A yoga studio in Somerville is making sure that people from all backgrounds feel comfortable and included.
The beer company, started by five friends, is one of only five Black-owned breweries in Massachusetts.
Patrick Petty's clothing shop House of Culture in Boston's South End has been a staple in the city since 1991.
The Boston Ballet company is one of the most diverse in the country, featuring dancers from all around the world, of just about every color.
Comfort Kitchen opened in Upham's Corner in Dorchester a little more than a year ago and it's already one of the best restaurants in Boston.
Black owned Canvas Studio Boston creates a space for children and adults to make a mess through art.
Walking into Desi Roberts' photo studio in Mattapan is like walking into a time capsule.
Howard Simpson was born and raised in Boston, but he never imagined he would land at the top of a local radio station.
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Anthony Thompson loves to share his life experiences with young men. The fashion mentor wanted to give back to his community, so he started "Follow Suit."
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Marcus Alves, known as Marcearth1 on TikTok, produces historical and humorous videos on the city's history.
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Dr. Ronald Mallett's interest in time travel was sparked by his father's early death.
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Outside of Melnea Cass Boulevard, her legacy and name are largely unknown and uncelebrated.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.
Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
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If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
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.
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For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
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.
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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.
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The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
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New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
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