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Mosquitoes in Cambridge test positive for West Nile Virus
The risk level remains low but residents are asked to take precautions like using insect repellant.
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The risk level remains low but residents are asked to take precautions like using insect repellant.
The cyclist who was hit and killed by a truck Friday in Cambridge has been identified as her death renews a conversation about safety for cyclists.
The cyclist who was hit and killed by a truck Friday in Cambridge has been identified as her death renews a conversation about safety for cyclists.
A high school classic - The Great Gatsby - gets a modern musical treatment in Cambridge.
"Next to Normal" highlights one woman's struggle with manic depression and the toll it takes on her family. The new production at Central Square Theater is the first in New England to feature a Black family at the center of this story.
Police said the box truck was trying to make a turn when the 55-year-old woman from Florida was hit. The truck driver stayed at the scene.
The group called on Warren to reject any additional military support for Israel and urge the president to call for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza.
Students at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School took 11 months to complete the world's largest jigsaw puzzle.
Students at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School took 11 months to complete the world's largest jigsaw puzzle. WBZ TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
Cambridge Police are investigating a shooting in Kendall Square that sent two people to the hospital. Chris Tanaka has Friday's top stories.
Harvard will hold its commencement Thursday, but 13 students who took part in a pro-Palestinian encampment won't be getting their degrees. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Harvard students rallied Sunday, accusing the university of breaking their agreement by placing dozens of protesters on probation, preventing several from graduating.
Police are investigating a reported sexual assault by a masked man carrying a knife that happened in Cambridge on Friday night.
Cambridge Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault carried out by a man with a knife on Friday night.
A large police force entered pro-Palestinian protesters' encampment on the MIT campus early Friday morning.
Residents of one neighborhood in Cambridge said a newly designed intersection with bike lanes is making traffic more dangerous than before. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Rachel Holt goes on a tour of an incredible home near Harvard Square that mixes quiet luxury with modern design. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker.
The camps on both campuses were inspired by ongoing demonstrations at Columbia University in New York City. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Cambridge has found a new and unique way to help the city's pest problem, a pack of rat hunting dogs.
The dogs are trained to go into alleys, restaurants and businesses to sniff out the pests.
A school resource officer accidentally discharged their gun at Cambridge Rindge and Latin.
"Beyond Words" will be at the Central Square Theater in Cambridge until April 14.
Fourth-grade teacher Jorge Alexia Bonilla was arraigned for child rape charges in court on Monday. Paula Ebben has Monday's top stories.
The third annual Medina Dixon tournament was held in Cambridge on Saturday to honor the late Olympian. WBZ's Steve Burton was there and spoke to Josh Kraft about the event.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.
Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.