Former public safety official says Concord has "an antisemitism problem"
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
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A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
For months a special Beacon Hill commission has been investigating the surge in antisemitic incidents in Massachusetts, particularly in public schools.
For months a special Beacon Hill commission has been investigating the surge in antisemitic incidents in Massachusetts, particularly in public schools. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Police in Massachusetts say they are investigating a hate crime after a brick with "Free Palestine" written on it was thrown through the window of a kosher grocery store.
The Massachusetts organization Parents for Peace has been fielding calls from concerned members of the Jewish community.
A psychologist said she is fielding calls from a community in fear. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
At more than 500 pages, the set of reports found the university dropped the ball in its handling of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus.
The number of antisemitic incidents in the region has never been higher, according to a new audit compiled by the Anti-Defamation League
The Anti-Defamation League said the number of antisemitic incidents in the region has never been higher.
Dozens of people gathered on the town common in Franklin Sunday to share song and prayer at a vigil in response to two hateful acts of vandalism in town last week.
Dozens of people gathered on the town common in Franklin Sunday to share song and prayer at a vigil in response to two hateful acts of vandalism in town last week. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A demonstration of unity was held in Wayland after a swastika was found painted on the community pool building.
A demonstration of unity was held in Wayland on Thursday, one day after a swastika was found painted on the side of the community pool building. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The state's largest teachers' union is accused of allegedly offering antisemitic learning materials to its members.
The state's largest teachers' union is under investigation for allegedly offering antisemitic learning materials to its members. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Five years after Patriots owner Robert Kraft launched the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, he said he has seen firsthand the difference education can make. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
A Beverly man is in custody, facing charges of making antisemitic threats and illegally possessing guns and ammunition.
A helpline has been launched in K-12 schools in Massachusetts to provide legal assistance to parents whose children are experiencing antisemitism.
In response to the pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, more than 1,000 people gathered outside Temple Israel of Boston to support local Jewish students and stand against antisemitism. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Inspired by protests at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian camps have been set up at MIT, Tufts and Emerson College.
Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.
The ADL's newest report said there was a 205% increase last year in anti-Semitic incidents in their New England reporting. Our Jon Keller spoke with Rabbi Ron Fish, ADL New England's Interim Regional Director, about the new data.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
The New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a 2026 NFL playoff showdown tonight. The square off at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts with a berth in the AFC Championship on the line.
Dozens of Iranians living in Massachusetts gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Saturday in solidarity with their loved ones protesting in Iran.
A murder suspect from Maine was arrested on Saturday in New Hampshire after a police chase that began in Massachusetts.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Fans are buzzing in anticipation for the New England Patriots to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. When asked what they would say to the team in a pregame locker-room speech they did not hold back.
Storms will bring some snow to Massachusetts on Saturday and Sunday, and it could impact the Patriots playoff game.
A murder suspect from Maine was arrested on Saturday in New Hampshire after a police chase that began in Massachusetts.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Dozens of Iranians living in Massachusetts gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Saturday in solidarity with their loved ones protesting in Iran.
An Abington, Massachusetts man is accused of trying to set the police chief's cruiser on fire Friday morning.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a 2026 NFL playoff showdown tonight. The square off at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts with a berth in the AFC Championship on the line.
Fans are buzzing in anticipation for the New England Patriots to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. When asked what they would say to the team in a pregame locker-room speech they did not hold back.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 119-114.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.