WBZ News update for May 26
Weekend weather; Spa robberies; Boston Calling music festival; Gunfight caught on camera
Cambridge News
Police warn businesses after armed robberies at massage parlors in Cambridge, Watertown
Cambridge and Watertown Police are looking for an armed robber who held up two massage parlors armed with a knife, two days apart. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Suspect wanted after armed robberies at massage parlors in Cambridge, Watertown
Cambridge and Watertown Police are looking for an armed robber who held up two massage parlors armed with a knife, two days apart.
Cambridge offers $200 grants for residents to host block parties
Leaders in Cambridge are willing to put their money where their mouth is by providing grants to residents looking to bring neighbors together.
Cambridge offers grants for residents to host block parties
Leaders in Cambridge are willing to put their money where their mouth is by providing grants to residents looking to bring neighbors together. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Cambridge meditation center says practice is 'training for the mind'
At the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center offers many services to help with various kinds of suffering. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Tom Hanks tells Harvard grads to defend truth
Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals.
Cambridge to offer free preschool program
Cambridge is the latest city to offer free universal preschool.
Local choir boys sing for Pope Francis, ride in Popemobile
A group of choir boys who go to school in Cambridge had the experience of a lifetime.
MBTA utility boxes removed from all stations after woman hit by falling metal
The MBTA says metal utility boxes have been removed from the ceilings of all stations, days after one fell and hit a woman.
Video shows utility box falling on rider at Harvard MBTA station
A rider was injured when a piece of equipment fell from a pole. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Cambridge Matignon School to close permanently at end of academic year.
WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Cambridge is giving $500 a month to 2,000 low-income families
Cambridge is giving $500 a month to 2,000 low-income families. One mother told WBZ-TV it changed her life.
Cambridge announces a cash payment program for low-income families
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
The Cambridge Matignon School to close in June
The school cited "insurmountable financial pressures" as the reason for closing.
Video shows box falling on rider at T station; Equipment "served no purpose"
Inspections are taking place at all MBTA stations after a utility box fell and injured a rider in Cambridge.
Woman injured at Harvard MBTA station after utility box falls
A woman was hurt after a utility box fell at the Harvard MBTA station in Cambridge on Monday afternoon.
Cambridge congregation gathers for service 2 weeks after devastating fire
Broken and grieving the loss of their church, Faith Lutheran parishioners gathered for Sunday service at Pentecostal Tabernacle on Columbia Street in Cambridge.
WBZ News update for April 19
Clark University stabbing; Local guardsman in court over leaked documents; Easter church fire investigated as arson; NEXT Weather forecast
Cambridge church fire on Easter Sunday investigated as arson
The fire at a church in Cambridge on Easter Sunday is being investigated as arson.
Pastor 'heartbroken' after Cambridge church fire, says mission continues
The steeple of the Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge will have to come down after a fire burned through the building on Easter Sunday.
Pastor "heartbroken" after fire destroys Cambridge church
The steeple will be taken down at the Faith Lutheran Church after a fire on Easter Sunday. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
WBZ News update for April 10
Winning weather week; Church fire on Easter; MBTA’s New GM; Plymouth brush fire
Cambridge church steeple to come down after devastating Easter fire
The steeple at the Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge will come down Tuesday, after a devastating fire on Easter Sunday.
Kitchen fire breaks out on 17th floor of Cambridge apartment building
No one was hurt in a fire on the 17th floor of a high rise in Cambridge on Easter Sunday.
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Person in custody after woman found dead outside hotel in Marlboro
One person is in custody after a woman was found dead in a hotel parking lot Thursday afternoon in Marlboro.
Wegmans closing Natick store; 'Unable to attract enough customers"
The Natick Mall supermarket is one of the company's largest locations.
Hurley: Stevens focused more on what went right than wrong with Celtics
Brad Stevens is looking at things a bit differently than most.
Matthew Nilo "looking forward" to fighting rape charges in Mass., attorney says
Nilo will be pleading not guilty to the serious charges against him.
14 Mass. organizations awarded funding to provide free swimming lessons
Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced 14 organizations throughout Massachusetts will be given funding to provide free beginner swimming lessons to residents of all ages.
Latest News from WBZ
More Latest News from WBZ
What's next for patients after Compass Medical's closure
Thousands of patients are left scrambling after Compass Medical abruptly shut down on Wednesday. The company cited a "steady stream of challenges" for the closure.
Thunderstorms could bring downpours Friday, followed by dreary weekend
The weather news is not good for outdoor events this weekend.
Matthew Nilo "looking forward" to fighting rape charges in Mass., attorney says
Nilo will be pleading not guilty to the serious charges against him.
These Boston restaurants can now welcome dogs at their beer gardens, patios
The city shared a list of restaurants approved for the new dog-friendly policy with WBZ-TV.
Massive fire rips through 2 multi-family Brockton homes
A massive fire ripped through two multi-family Brockton homes early Thursday morning.
Health News
More Health News
When should I get my next Covid booster?
According to the CDC, if you have recently had COVID, you may want to wait at least three months before getting a booster.
When Type 2 diabetes patients exercise could influence blood sugar, study finds
The time of day when people with Type 2 diabetes exercise may influence their blood sugar control.
Life expectancy gap between men and women continues to grow, CDC says
Historically, women tend to live longer than men but the gap between the two genders is growing and men seem to be at a disadvantage.
Can an apple a day keep frailty away?
Can an apple a day may keep frailty away? Frailty is a condition that can creep in as we age and puts us at higher risk of falls, fractures, disability, hospitalization, and death.
Brigham and Women's study finds daily multivitamin slows brain aging
Taking a daily multivitamin may improve brain function in older adults.
I-Team
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I-Team: Video shows gunman open fire near Revere Beach
Video obtained by the WBZ-TV I-Team shows the moment a gunman opened fire near Revere Beach on Sunday.
I-Team: Undeclared dangerous goods pose risk to cargo ships, crew
Dangerous goods or hazmat cargo can be anything from explosives and chemicals to paint and lithium-ion batteries.
I-Team: Homeowners beg lawmakers not to pass bill enabling controversial loans
BlueHub Capital says it's helping homeowners hold onto their houses. Critics have a different take on the Boston-based non-profit.
I-Team: RMV error leaves driver wondering how many others were robbed of license
A Westford man got a notice from the RMV that his license was suspended for a medical complaint.
I-Team: Newburyport plant that exploded has history of safety violations
This is the third hazmat emergency at the Newburyport facility in the last few years.
Keller @ Large
More Keller @ Large
Keller @ Large: What can be done about spate of summer gun violence?
Summer violence has become all too common around the country.
Keller: Why the number of people leaving Massachusetts is so concerning
A large number of Massachusetts residents have been leaving the state in recent years. So what impact will that have?
Keller @ Large: Jon Keller celebrates 30 years on Boston TV
Here's a look at some of Jon Keller's more memorable moments from the last 30 years.
Keller: Parents Union president on Brockton schools' "fiscal mismanagement"
The president of the National Parents Union called Brockton's decision to lay off 130 public school teachers "absolutely wild."
Keller: Rachael Rollins' shocking resignation has impact on politics and policy
U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins' resignation will have a major impact.
Business News
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Wegmans closing Natick store; 'Unable to attract enough customers"
The Natick Mall supermarket is one of the company's largest locations.
Bed Bath & Beyond set to stop accepting returns
The end is near for Bed Bath & Beyond.
Braintree ice cream shop owner explains steep price increase
A popular ice cream shop in Braintree had some explaining to do after customers noticed a hike in price.
Target recalling nearly 5 million candles
Some people have reported getting cuts or severe burns from the recalled candles.
Target flashes a recession warning
Shoppers are pulling back from Target, Home Depot and other major chains.
New England Living
More New England Living
Redefining the future of food at Chew food innovation lab
With a mission to create brands and products that are delicious, nutritious and sustainable, Chew is redefining the future of food.
Urban pop artist Blind Fox decorates Boston's trendiest hot spots
When Boston's trendiest hotspots need an eye-catching mural or art installation, they turn to Blind Fox.
Brattle Book Shop is an historic hidden gem
Established in 1825, Brattle Book Shop is one of America's oldest and largest used book shops
Experience farm life first-hand at Billings Farm & Museum
Sitting on 240 acres of picturesque land, Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont is open for visitors to experience farm life.
Cooking caulilini - the trendy new vegetable
Chef Tommy Pontolilo joins host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen for a look at one of the trendiest new veggies in the industry.
Sports
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Hurley: Stevens focused more on what went right than wrong with Celtics
Brad Stevens is looking at things a bit differently than most.
Report: Grousbeck lit into C's after embarrassing Game 3 loss
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck likely doesn't make too many locker room visits to lambaste his team, but Game 3 of the conference finals in Miami made for an exception to the norm.
Tom Brady reiterates that he's done playing football
The problem with unretiring once is that everyone expects you to unretire twice.
Rafael Devers joins some Hall of Fame company after hitting new milestone
Rafael Devers finds himself among some Hall of Fame company in Major League Baseball history after hitting his 200th career double on Wednesday.
Trio of Celtics assistants leaving to join Udoka in Houston
Joe Mazzulla is reportedly keeping his job with the Celtics, and the team wants to build a better coaching staff around him. The Celtics will have a lot of work to do this offseason to accomplish that goal.
Offbeat
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Incredibly rare blue lobster on display in Gloucester
The New England Aquarium says the odds of catching a blue lobster are one in two million.
Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store, other customers kiss it
She was seeking to get the animal's nails trimmed - a service the store does not provide to raccoons.
Want a free lighthouse? US giving some away, selling others at auction
Plymouth Light and other lighthouses in Massachusetts are on the giveaway list.
Worried about sharks? Experts say attacks are extremely rare
You're at exponentially greater risk of getting hurt in a car accident on the way to the beach.
Taylor Swift fans try selling rainwater from soggy Gillette Stadium concert
Taylor Swift fans are hoping to cash in after dancing in the rain at Gillette Stadium.