New England Patriots "adopt" Mattapan elementary school
The program is an effort from the Patriots to offer more educational opportunities and experiences.
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The program is an effort from the Patriots to offer more educational opportunities and experiences.
Ally O'Connor of Parents Helping Parents said the organization sees a spike in calls when school starts up in September.
The English High School in Jamaica Plain remains partially under construction as it undergoes window replacements.
Worcester Technical High School has a list of 700 students waiting to get in.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben spoke to college counselor Cathy Costa in Winchester, Massachusetts about what parents should plan for.
With help from former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater, thousands of backpacks for Boston students were distributed.
With help from former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater, thousands of backpacks for Boston students in need were distributed as part of a special back to school giveaway. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Jason Santos from Buttermilk and Bourbon suggests sneaking in fruits and vegetables, while making the lunch visually appealing.
In Massachusetts, roughly 120,000 students have moderate or severe ADHD, which can make them struggle in the classroom. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
AI, like ChatGPT, or special browser extensions like Honey can help you find where you'll pay the least for back to school supplies. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Some school districts in Massachusetts start before Labor Day. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Top Quality Barbershop in Winthrop gave free haircuts to any student in the community who wanted one.
The Boys & Girls Club in Brockton is making sure students have what they need as they head back to school.
Summer is ending and Worcester students were among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school on Monday.
Worcester students are headed back for their first day of school.
WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports from Worcester, Massachusetts where one school rolled out the red carpet for students Monday.
The Worcester superintendent and mayor will be on hand to greet students at the Heard Street Discovery Academy.
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
Cynthia Centerbar wrote "Thank You Pine Street" to help kids adjust to the intimidating back-to-school feelings they may have.
Volunteers stuffed thousands of backpacks with school supplies in Boston Thursday to help families who can't afford the essentials.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered in Boston on Thursday to stuff thousands of backpacks with school supplies, all to help Massachusetts families who are unable to afford back to school essentials. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Police departments in Massachusetts are building bonds with local students in a creative new way.
With a new school year came a new cellphone policy in many Massachusetts schools.
Several Massachusetts students were recognized at a national competition for inventions they created that address real world issues by involving science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
Hundreds of young children in Cambridge, Massachusetts now have the opportunity to go to preschool completely free of charge.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
Miguel is an energetic young boy with a big personality and a bright smile.
Jose Colon, who was found guilty of killing Trooper Hanna in 1983, is now eligible for parole.
Hopes were high when the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel a year ago, and fans couldn't quite have known how he would exceed their expectations.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Massachusetts has started taking over the property deeds of homes that will be affected by the Sagamore Bridge replacement project on Cape Cod.
Karen Read sat down for her first extensive interview since she was acquitted of murder in the death of John O'Keefe.
Jose Colon, who was found guilty of killing Trooper Hanna in 1983, is now eligible for parole.
When the store owner posted about the incident on social media, he says other stores started messaging him about similar incidents at their stores.
The New Hampshire Department of Education warned school districts that any audio or video recordings without written consent from parents is in violation of a recently passed law.
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.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
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.
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.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
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.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Patriots fans weighed in on the challenge facing them as the Houston Texans come to town this weekend.
Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, and the Indiana Pacers won three straight games for the first time this season, beating the Boston Celtics 98-96 on Monday night.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown complained to reporters after Saturday night's 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's status for the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the NFL postseason is up in the air as he is in concussion protocol.
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.