Polanowicz: 134 Children Under DCF Care Unaccounted For
In an interview with WBZ-TV Thursday, Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz said scores of teens under DCF watch are unaccounted for.
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In an interview with WBZ-TV Thursday, Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz said scores of teens under DCF watch are unaccounted for.
Should the drinking age be lowered? A local professor says no. He tells WBZ NewsRadio 1030 that the current law saves lives.
The woman found unconscious and bleeding under a car in the parking lot at the Auburn Mall, has died.
A clerk is expected to recover after he was shot during a robbery attempt at a store late Monday night.
Ice, snow and slush could not deter one man from making his morning commute by bicycle.
A woman died early Wednesday morning following a three-alarm fire at a home in Cambridge.
A plow driver stopped a wrong-way driver on Interstate 93 early Tuesday morning.
A man who claims he was shot by former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been shot again in Connecticut.
State public health officials have selected 20 locations to award the first licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts.
A Wilmington man has been honored by the town's selectmen for saving a young boy from choking in the school cafeteria.
It's so cold, there's really not much you can do outside except maybe make an ice skating rink.
Governor Patrick and Mayor Walsh spoke to a crowd of 800 about Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy of service.
Police nabbed a trio of shoplifters they say stole thousands of dollars worth of furs and other clothing and who they believe may have been targeting other local stores.
A man suspected of carjacking a woman in the South End was ordered held on $50,000 bail Friday.
Firefighters continued to douse hot spots Tuesday morning as investigators continue to look into what caused the massive fire at an abandoned mill in Lawrence.
Two young children died after they were found not breathing in a hope chest in their home in Franklin, in what investigators say appears to be a tragic accident.
On the same day Boston's new police commissioner promised a crackdown on violent crime, the city had its first two homicides of the new year.
A pipe burst at Brigham and Women's Hospital Tuesday morning, forcing some patients to be moved other nearby hospitals.
An inauguration celebration was held at the Hynes Convention Center Monday night.
An Andover family is giving the gift of life to each other.
Convenience, free shipping and liberal return policies have helped make online shopping extremely popular.
A suspected bank robber arraigned Friday in Dedham District Court following a tense, nine-hour standoff that came to an end late Thursday night.
Student Santa has been a tradition for 30 years, but Waltham High students may have just outdone themselves this year.
A woman who was dragged to her death Tuesday night was hit by an MBTA bus, investigators said Wednesday.
Statues of Jesus, Mary and Joseph that were stolen from a Quincy nativity scene have been recovered, police said on Friday.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by a police officer outside a home in Lexington, Massachusetts Saturday, according to the D.A.
The Boston Marathon is now just hours away for about 30,000 runners from around the world who have been training months for this day.
The controversial "senior assassin" game that's popular with high school seniors is causing problems again, this time in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at a resort prompted her resignation.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by a police officer outside a home in Lexington, the D.A. said.
The controversial "senior assassin" game that's popular with high school seniors is causing problems again, this time in Lawrence.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday and the weather forecast for the 2026 race will be better for runners than spectators.
The Boston Marathon is now just hours away for about 30,000 runners from around the world who have been training months for this day.
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at a resort prompted her resignation.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
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.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at a resort prompted her resignation.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
The Boston Bruins will play the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and now the full schedule has been released.
Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.