Weymouth's Odd Pet Vet all about animals and people
"Vet is about the veterinarian. Pet is about the pet. Odd is about the people who own these crazy animals," says Dr. Mertz.
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"Vet is about the veterinarian. Pet is about the pet. Odd is about the people who own these crazy animals," says Dr. Mertz.
Bill Masterson started Tree Eastie to bring much-needed trees and shade to East Boston.
The Dog Orphans, a non-profit, no-kill shelter, has a mission to save dogs from pain and provide them with love.
No matter what time of year it is, summer vibes are always high at Yup Sup paddleboards shop in Marshfield.
Vitaliy Nazarenko started the Fencing Academy of Boston in Watertown and has led a very interesting life.
Leslie Johnson can now ride Action's rail trail, thanks to the town's new adaptive bike program.
Walking into the lobby and dining room feels like a trip to 1916, when this hotel and restaurant first opened.
The program is now being implemented nationwide and bridging a gap to get struggling kids to stay in school.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
At the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, the focus is not celebrating our conflicts but making sure we don't repeat the mistakes of the past.
A major effort is underway to tackle food insecurity in Roxbury and the surrounding neighborhoods of Boston.
Just south of Boston you can visit a museum that's almost 170 years old and has more than 13,000 items in their collection. But the star attraction at the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton is their dog, Jean Luc Barkard.
Pick a decade and Marcelo Villada likely has a motorcycle of that year in his vintage collection.
If you walk into a grocery store or bakery anywhere in the country and buy a cannoli, there's a good chance that the shell is from Golden Cannoli in Chelsea.
An old bank in Newton is opening to all with a "pay what you can" cafe, a theater and space for children with special needs.
An ancient form of alcohol is gaining popularity. Mead was the drink of choice for Vikings and now it's making a comeback.
The team behind M Cacao has a truly unique approach to chocolate - combining flavors that most haven't tried.
A neighborhood pub in Lowell dating back to 1834 was once home to some famous names. It also has a haunted past.
At Booty by Brabants in Lynnfield, there's no stressing about what size you wear.
Woburn is getting back to its agricultural roots thanks to a couple that's started a microgreen home delivery service.
Many people have spent the pandemic trying to get back into shape and two women in Boston spent it building a business to help people do just that, with their own unique twist.
Less than an hour from Boston, you can order an award-winning hot dog with some ties to history.
As the only black-owned chocolate shop in Framingham, Pam and David Griffins have found their calling with Chocolate Therapy.
A father in Franklin noticed a few years ago the microbrewery scene in his city was lacking, so he decided to raise the bar himself.
Appalachian Mountain Club's Ponkapoag Camp in Randolph is a year-round campground that's a hidden gem just outside of Boston.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.
New Hampshire held its state primary election Tuesday to decide who will be on the November ballot. Here are the results.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
A juror in Lindsay Clancy's trial provided a look at deliberations, saying there was too much doubt for her to reach a guilty verdict.
New Hampshire held its state primary election Tuesday to decide who will be on the November ballot. Here are the results.
Welles Crowther, the Boston College graduate remembered as "The Man in the Red Bandana," was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump.
A 9/11 tribute on New Hampshire's Mount Washington will be visible from more than 100 miles away, organizers of "The Honor Summit" say.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have finally agreed to a massive contract extension after an offseason standstill.
Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole, Brayan Bello pitched five scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.