Review calls for "immediate improvement" in Boston schools
A new report from the state says Boston Public Schools are stuck in "entrenched" dysfunction.
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$500 million made available for New England schools for green buses
New England school districts can apply for a portion of $500 million toward the purchase of zero-emissions buses.
Brookline school teachers end one-day strike
Brookline schools re-opened Tuesday after the teachers' union and school committee reached a deal overnight to end the teachers' strike.
Brookline school teachers go on strike, no classes Monday
Brookline teachers went on strike Monday and schools were closed.
Brookline Educators Union votes to strike Monday
The Brookline Educators Union voted to strike starting Monday.
Belmont High School classes canceled after bomb threat
Classes at Belmont High School were canceled on Wednesday after a bomb threat.
Boston University President Cites Inflation Concerns Ahead Of Largest Tuition Increase In 14 Years
Boston University's president says inflation is his "greatest immediate concern" ahead of the school's largest tuition increase in over a decade.
Massachusetts Is 'The Leading Performer' In US News Ranking Of Best High Schools
Nearly half of eligible high schools in the state were in the top 25% of the national rankings.
Eye On Education: MIT Mentor Inspires Underrepresented Students To Get Involved In STEM
An MIT program is inspiring underrepresented groups to get into STEM fields.
Boston Pushing To Make School Bus Fleet Fully Electric By 2030
School buses in Boston will be going green in the near future, Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Wednesday.
Biden Administration To Extend Pandemic Student Loan Payment Pause Through August 31
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic, but borrowers are now getting additional time.
Boston's COVID Public Health Emergency Ends, But School Mask Mandate Remains
After more than two years, Boston's COVID Public Health emergency ended Friday.
Randolph Teacher Surprised With $25,000 Prize As Milken Award Winner
A Randolph teacher received a huge surprise Wednesday when she learned she was the recipient of the prestigious Milken Award for educators.
Harvard Law Falls Out Of Top 3 In New Graduate School Ranking
The prestigious law school's slide in the ranking is making headlines.
MIT Bringing Back SAT/ACT Test Requirement
MIT is bucking the trend of colleges going test-optional.
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Massachusetts reports XX,XXX new COVID cases, positivity rate at X.XX%
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported XX,XXX new confirmed COVID cases on Monday.
Flames rip through Methuen home
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Review calls for "immediate improvement" in Boston schools
A new report from the state says Boston Public Schools are stuck in "entrenched" dysfunction.
Gloucester to require beach parking reservations
The online reservation system is now open.
Boston researchers part of international monkeypox investigation
Boston Children's Hospital researchers are providing the WHO and CDC with detailed information on every case.
Brookline schools bring back mask mandate as COVID cases rise
Brookline students and teachers came back to school Monday with a COVID mask mandate back in place.
Helicopter crashes at Nashua airport
SkyEye video showed the helicopter on its side at the New Hampshire airport.
Charlestown company hopes their robot will encourage people to walk more
Piaggio Fast Forward is envisioning robots as a key to battling climate change.
Crypts of 2 U.S. presidents in basement of Quincy church
"Not many people can say they have presidential corpses as their office neighbors," Kelly Brotzman told WBZ-TV.
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Massachusetts reports XX,XXX new COVID cases, positivity rate at X.XX%
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported XX,XXX new confirmed COVID cases on Monday.
Flames rip through Methuen home
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Review calls for "immediate improvement" in Boston schools
A new report from the state says Boston Public Schools are stuck in "entrenched" dysfunction.
Gloucester to require beach parking reservations
The online reservation system is now open.
Boston researchers part of international monkeypox investigation
Boston Children's Hospital researchers are providing the WHO and CDC with detailed information on every case.
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Massachusetts reports XX,XXX new COVID cases, positivity rate at X.XX%
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported XX,XXX new confirmed COVID cases on Monday.
Boston Children’s Hospital researchers part of international investigation of monkeypox
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Pfizer says 3 small COVID vaccine shots protect kids under 5
It's the latest step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots.
Brookline reinstates mask mandate for town buildings, public schools
Starting on Monday, the indoor mask mandate will return to town-owned buildings in Brookline.
COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
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"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
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Wayfair opening Lynnfield store to showcase furniture brand
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
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New England Living: Scallop and risotto recipe
We're in the Test Kitchen with chefs from Strega Italiano.
Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
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Belichick downplays Patriots' lack of offensive coordinator
Bill Belichick doesn't seem to be even slightly concerned.
Pats announce new jersey numbers
The new numbers are officially locked in for veteran additions to the Patriots' roster.
Red Sox sport Celtics jerseys after walk-off win
The Red Sox are showing support for their friends across town.
The Celtics-Heat injury report is chaotic
Following the Celtics-Heat injury report requires a lot of attention.
Franchy Cordero hits slam in 10th, surging Red Sox sweep Mariners
The Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.