'I Lost My Son To The Streets,' Father Brings Busload Of Donations To Mass And Cass
Peter Kelleher pulled his busload full of donations into the middle of the tent city known as Mass and Cass, the heart of Boston's opioid crisis.
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Peter Kelleher pulled his busload full of donations into the middle of the tent city known as Mass and Cass, the heart of Boston's opioid crisis.
For those who drive by the tent city and think it's hopeless, a man who used to live there offers a different perspective.
On the same day an FDA advisory committee recommended Moderna booster shots for vulnerable populations, a new clinic opened in Lowell.
Cell phone video shows chaos in the cafeteria and hallways of Lawrence High School, where tension around student fights has reached a fever pitch.
The deadline is approaching for Boston area hospital employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID in order to avoid getting fired.
WBZ viewers have repeatedly asked for more information, especially a side-by-side comparison showing how many COVID cases are vaccinated, and how many are not.
The trains are back up and running in South Boston after a derailment Tuesday prompted the Broadway MBTA station to shut down.
Nine people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned at Back Bay station.
Local pharmacists say they have plenty of supply of the COVID vaccine booster shots, and there were plenty of takers.
State Police say a pot hole on Route 1 damaged between 20 and 30 vehicles.
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Monday the company is ready to submit findings to the FDA as soon as possible.
A Boston-based think-tank says the MBTA is in dire straits.
It will be the first time a woman of color will be elected to be mayor of Boston.
A 6-year-old girl with epilepsy was not allowed to take the bus to school because there was no monitor onboard.
President Joe Biden wants to make all companies with 100 or more workers require vaccinations, or weekly testing.
If you want to work in Massachusetts, dozens of companies will ask for proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Beverly City Councilor Dominic Copeland is recovering from a serious breakthrough case of COVID-19 that put him in Beverly Hospital for six days.
Effective Wednesday, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says students five and older are required to wear masks when inside at school.
Some small businesses are calling on Governor Charlie Baker to reissue a statewide mask mandate.
In Belmont, anyone age two and older has to wear a mask in all indoor places that are open to the public.
In recent weeks, the number of people taking a COVID-19 test has roughly doubled.
Some companies are making the COVID vaccine a condition of employment for those who do not have medical or religious exemptions.
Police say the Alabama man driving the truck carrying a huge blue metal water tank that struck a bridge was not permitted to drive on I-93 in Medford.
A state of emergency has been issued in the town of Orange after weekend rain caused streams and brooks to overflow, washing out several roads.
A neighbor who has known David Green's family stopped by the scene to put a bouquet of flowers on the fence.
The federal government has ended its years-long safety oversight of the MBTA.
The Boston weather forecast is about to change dramatically as we enter fall foliage season in New England.
Two drivers are dead after a head-on car crash on Route 6A in Brewster, Massachusetts, Thursday night.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Trump administration is investigating a Massachusetts school district after a couple accused a school counselor of aiding their biological daughter's efforts to become transgender without their consent.
The Boston weather forecast is about to change dramatically as we enter fall foliage season in New England.
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
A legal expert says prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in Lindsay Clancy's case will watch the interview closely.
The federal government has ended its years-long safety oversight of the MBTA.
Two drivers are dead after a head-on car crash on Route 6A in Brewster, Massachusetts, Thursday night.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
The surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.