Back yard French bakery a big hit in Needham and beyond
Le Petit Four is a back yard kitchen - literally in the back yard of a house in Needham - that can transport your taste buds to France.
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Norton's Bog Iron Brewing about making friends, enjoying beer
Bog Iron Brewing had a pretty small start before it became a community favorite in Norton.
Worcester radio station a reading service for visually impaired, disabled
Audio Journal is a radio station helping visually impaired and disabled listeners get local news every day.
West End nonprofit helps young homeless adults get a new start
Break Time, the creation of a young man from Westboro, focuses on the future of young adults who are homeless.
Salem's Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie is the oldest in America
The Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie in Salem has been in business since 1806.
Brookline's Larz Anderson Car Museum is a trip back in time
There's a place in Brookline where you can go back in time and see first-hand some of the very first American automobiles.
Attleboro's jewelry history on display at the Industrial Museum
Sports fans will love Attleboro's most famous claim to fame as the makers of the original World Series trophy.
Muffin House Cafe making Medway "fat and happy"
There's a muffin shop in Medway that's so popular they've opened more stores in nearby towns.
Kray Plates popular takeout no longer a secret in Hyde Park
There's a tiny takeout spot in Hyde Park that features Haitian and Jamaican food and has a cult following.
Newton's 'Tot Shabbat' teaches Jewish tradition at young age
A program in Newton is helping young people learn about the Jewish tradition of Shabbat.
Everything is made from honey at Ivyees in Braintree
Ivyees in the South Shore Plaza in Braintree is the mother of all honey stores. Everything there is made from honey.
Wellesley's Festival of Trees brings holiday 'wow factor'
About 70 trees decorated with a variety of items are raffled off each year in Wellesley.
Raynham's Buddhist meditation center a remarkable sight open to all
It's not something you think you would see in the middle of Raynham, but there's a Buddhist meditation center here.
Twist bakery cafe in Millis offers quality allergy-friendly food
Twist CEO Kathryn Ernst fell into the business because of her own struggle with food allergies.
Lazarus House Ministries changing lives in Lawrence
The Lazarus House Ministries feeds and supports its struggling guests, but they're dealing with an unprecedented struggle.
Newburyport company makes sweaters out of recycled bottles, shells
Every sweater from the Long Wharf Supply Co. includes roughly 8 water bottles and 5 shells.
A look at the "weirdness" of the Bridgewater Triangle
The Bridgewater Triangle is a 200-square mile area where strange things supposedly keep happening.
West Roxbury's Recreo Coffee on mission to help families in Nicaragua
Recreo Coffee is brewing up change from West Roxbury all the way to Nicaragua.
The storied history of Revere Beach
From roller coasters to sand castles, Revere Beach has a storied history of entertaining people from all over.
Drew's Stews in Reading emphasizing local ingredients in soups
Drew Maggiore has always loved soup. So during the pandemic, he quit his job and started a business that's now thriving.
Tewksbury is home to America's first Public Health Museum
The museum helps educate people about public health by using fascinating artifacts.
Norwood's 200-year-old Winsmith Mill now a special shopping center
The Winsmith Mill Shops in Norwood is a 200-year-old building filled with local shops, artists and an underground music venue.
Roxbury's Madhouse Motors breaks barriers with custom motorcycle parts
Madhouse Motors in Roxbury is a home for motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world.
Fall River's Mee Sum Restaurant serves signature Chow Mein sandwich
It's been a fixture in Fall River for many, many years.
Trailside Museum a hidden gem in the Blue Hills
It's a 7,000 acre reservation just outside of Boston with a natural history museum and outdoor wildlife exhibits.
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Governor Healey extends cocktails-to-go law
The law, which allows restaurants to sell mixed drinks to go to customers ordering takeout, will be in effect for another year.
Mel King remembered: 'His greatest accomplishment was appealing to the love in all of us'
The Boston activist was remembered as a "gentle giant."
Boston pizza shop owner Stavros Papantoniadis facing additional forced labor charges
Stavros Papantoniadis, 48, was indicted on four counts of forced labor and three counts of attempted forced labor in connection with seven workers, the U.S. attorney's office said.
Lawrence man charged with murder in St. Patrick's Day shooting
Hector Raul Aybar-Soto, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of 24-year-old Christopher Garcia.
Migrants navigate complicated immigration process 6 months after Vineyard flight
A new documentary film focuses on the migrants' unexpected journey to Martha's Vineyard.
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Victim identified in Lynn hit-and-run as suspected driver and car are found
Police have identified the person hit and killed by a car Wednesday morning in Lynn as 55-year-old Emira Barucija.
Keller: Mel King was a critical force in ushering in the new Boston
Jon Keller says if you want to understand Boston, it's worth your time to learn more about Mel King and his legacy.
Second victim recovered from site of deadly fire in New Bedford
A second victim was recovered from the scene of a deadly fire at a boarding house in New Bedford.
Governor Healey extends cocktails-to-go law
The law, which allows restaurants to sell mixed drinks to go to customers ordering takeout, will be in effect for another year.
Mel King remembered: 'His greatest accomplishment was appealing to the love in all of us'
The Boston activist was remembered as a "gentle giant."
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Kids prefer to learn from a competent robot rather than incompetent human
A new study finds kids would prefer to learn from a competent robot rather than an incompetent human.
Smell of sweat may ease social anxiety for some people, researchers find
People with social anxiety or social phobia experience extreme fear in social situations and often benefit from mindfulness therapy.
Flu shot may help prevent heart attack risk, study finds
Another good reason to get your annual flu shot? The shot may help prevent heart attacks.
Report: Travel nurses aiding, disrupting Massachusetts hospitals
Travel nurses are often paid more than their peers who are employed at specific facilities.
FDA approves over-the-counter sales of Narcan
This clears the way for Narcan to be made available in places without pharmacies - convenience stores, supermarkets and online retailers.
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Ed Davis: Preparing for active shooter situation can save lives
Active shooter training is not required for Massachusetts schools.
I-Team: Downtown Boston struggling to rebound after COVID pandemic
According to a new study, Boston's growth is lagging behind other cities.
I-Team: Judge blocks MV Realty mortgages, releases liens
A series of I-Team investigations has led to a court ruling that could mean dozens of homeowners will recoup tens of thousands of dollars.
I-Team: Experts say school bullying cases are underreported
A recent survey showed one in five students said they were bullied, most of them girls.
Protesters rally against legislation they say would shield predatory lenders
There was a new development Wednesday in a story the I-Team has been investigating for years.
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Keller @ Large: Like baseball, politics needs new rules
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller says politics needs improving if it wants to draw interest and stay relevant.
Keller: Mel King was a critical force in ushering in the new Boston
Jon Keller says if you want to understand Boston, it's worth your time to learn more about Mel King and his legacy.
Keller: Healey's proposed tax cuts aim to keep people from leaving Mass.
"We live in an awesome place, but it's not awesome if you can't afford it," said Gov. Maura Healey.
Keller: Clark says U.S. "way behind" helping families with child care
Katherine Clark, the Massachusetts congresswoman who is the second ranking Democrat in the U.S. House, joined WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller,
'The extremists are running it,' Rep. Katherine Clark predicts gridlock in House
In an exclusive WBZ-TV interview, the powerful House Minority Whip painted a gloomy picture of the prospects for bipartisan action over the next two years.
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Foot Locker is closing 400 stores. They may become an eyesore
Foot Locker's planned closings will be just the latest blow to US regional malls.
Dunkin' is now serving breakfast tacos
Dunkin' is hoping its customers will try something new in the morning.
Shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond stores won't stay empty for long
Other chains are ready to scoop up vacant Bed Bath & Beyond stores.
Kelly's Roast Beef opening new location south of Boston
You'll soon be able to get some "famous" roast beef in Dedham.
Silicon Valley Bank's parent company files for bankruptcy
The parent of Silicon Valley Bank filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week after it failed and was seized by the government.
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
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Chaim Bloom looking forward to a fun 2023 Red Sox team
Chaim Bloom thinks this year's Red Sox team may surprise some people, and it should be a fun summer for Boston baseball fans.
Aaron Hernandez's brother arrested for allegedly throwing brick onto ESPN campus
The brother of the late New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is facing criminal and motor vehicle charges in Connecticut, accused of throwing a brick onto the ESPN headquarters campus and eluding police during brief pursuits in other towns.
BC's Trevor Kuntar signs entry-level contract with Bruins
After three seasons at Boston College, forward Trevor Kuntar has signed an entry-level deal with the Boston Bruins.
Yankees sign former Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero
The list of players to go from one side of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry from one year to the next is fairly short. Franchy Cordero has now joined that list.
Take a video tour of Red Sox' renovated clubhouse
At Fenway Park, the words "modern" and "flashy" aren't often used to describe too many areas within America's oldest ballpark. But they certainly apply to the renovated clubhouse.
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Northern Lights seen in Massachusetts during severe geomagnetic storm
The powerful solar storm brought the aurora borealis much farther south than usual.
Proposal to build world's tallest flagpole in Maine hits snag
Plans to build the world's tallest flagpole are on pause in Maine.
Andover mini horse comes up just short in Cadbury Bunny contest
The little therapy horse was going up for a big job.
First right whale mom and calf pair arrive in Cape Cod Bay for the season
It's a welcome sight off the coast of Massachusetts.
Why does snow sometimes appear blue?
Have you ever seen blue snow? It is a real thing!