Food pantries in Massachusetts say they have seen 100% increase in requests this month
Food pantries in Massachusetts say that as SNAP cuts have been threatened they have seen a 100% increase in requests during October.
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Food pantries in Massachusetts say that as SNAP cuts have been threatened they have seen a 100% increase in requests during October.
It's the busiest day of the year in Salem, Massachusetts as visitors from around the world fly into the Witch City for Halloween.
It may not be raining on Halloween, but gusty winds could cause tree damage and blow decorations and costumes around.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid met with the students Friday for an original performance in Boston.
It's the first weekend of November and you can start your holiday shopping in the Boston area.
A strange creature was seen in Dover, Massachusetts in 1977. The mystery is part of a new exhibit opening in November. WBZ-TV Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Lamar Cook was the Deputy Director of the governor's western Massachusetts office. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Many in Massachusetts are anxiously awaiting word of the storm's impact on loved ones who live in Jamaica.
Will Flanagan survived an horrific stabbing on October 20. He released his first statement on the attack Tuesday. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
People from Jamaica living in Massachusetts are doing everything they can to help family members back on the island as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as a Category 5 storm.
People in Massachusetts throw away an average of 230,000 tons of clothes and textiles each year, and used Halloween costumes are one of the biggest culprits.
Massachusetts residents are concerned for their family members in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa escalated to a category 5 storm.
Halloween is less than a week away and crowds of people flocked to Salem, Massachusetts to celebrate the spooky season.
The streets of Salem, Massachusetts were packed with spooky costumes and families during the last weekend before Halloween.
A Fall River homeowner is saying he will never put up Halloween decorations again after they were stolen twice in a week.
The Woburn community rallied together to donate food to local pantries with the USPS.
The governor said more than one million people in Massachusetts will need help finding food next month if the government shutdown continues.
With SNAP set to run out next week due to the government shutdown, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new resources to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
There's plenty of spooky happenings this weekend, including a party for a good cause and one just for dogs!
A new report shows that more than half a million people in Massachusetts live without easy access to a pharmacy.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says "there's no way" the state can cover a food stamp shortfall if federal funds for SNAP are frozen amid the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Investigators said recruits were subjected to bullying and unprofessional behavior in a "harmful environment" that landed two in the hospital.
State Sen. Paul Feeney said the self-checkout lanes are not convenient for everyone, in particular older people, and added that sometimes the stores have no one on hand to help them.
Across Massachusetts, new climate-tech companies are hiring, aimed at changing the state's energy future in many ways. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
Homeowners in South Walpole are cashing in by turning their lawns into prime parking real estate for the World Cup.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Homeowners in South Walpole are cashing in by turning their lawns into prime parking real estate for the World Cup.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Businesses in Boston say they are thrilled with the increased foot traffic that has come with the World Cup.
The Kraft Group is accusing Foxboro officials of abusing the entertainment license process and charging $900,000 instead of $100 for Gillette Stadium events.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.