Medford schools forced to close on Good Friday due to staffing shortages
Public schools in Medford, Massachusetts will be closed on Good Friday, April 3, because of staffing shortages
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Public schools in Medford, Massachusetts will be closed on Good Friday, April 3, because of staffing shortages
Parents and teachers were surprised to learn that a Medford, Massachusetts school will close its doors for good after nearly 100 years.
A firefighter in Medford, Massachusetts is facing charges after he was allegedly sending lewd messages to an undercover police officer who he believed was a 14-year-old.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
The police are seeking the public's help in identifying an Amazon delivery driver who allegedly stole a UPS package from a home in Medford.
A suspected norovirus outbreak has forced an elementary school in Medford, Massachusetts to close after more than 130 students got sick.
A doctor says the outbreak of suspected norovirus at a Medford, Massachusetts elementary school is unusually large. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Roberts Elementary School in Medford is closed Thursday after a suspected norovirus outbreak sickened more than 100 students. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Medford, Massachusetts may cut weekly trash pickup down to once every two weeks. Residents are furious.
Hundreds of gallons of home heating oil were mistakenly pumped into a basement on Linwood Street in Medford.
Music legend Colin Hay spoke to CBS News Boston Digital Host Joe Weil about his November show at the Chevalier Theatre, the idea of creating timeless music, how his parents influenced his career, and how "Scrubs" helped his later career.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman is facing charges after she allegedly threatened to kill federal agents while they were making an arrest.
A series of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in eastern Massachusetts has left local communities outraged.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
Hundreds of people gathered to demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University student who was arrested by federal agents.
The Somerville community is on alert after several break-ins at off-campus houses near the Tufts Medford-Somerville campus.
Stoughton police are looking for a suspected thief who was seen wearing "Grinch" pajamas on surveillance video. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer has this and more top stories.
Spooky season is officially over and many people are wondering what to do with all their leftover Halloween candy.
Medford school officials have said no water bottle filling stations have tested positive for lead.
Medford is now considering a generational tobacco ban, following in the footsteps of another Massachusetts community.
Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility.
Young Marine Jordan Ramirez arrived in Massachusetts Thursday on his walk through five states in five days.
Habit Opco cited community feedback for its withdrawal, but pledged to find another location within the city for the center.
A proposed methadone clinic rescinded its plans after community feedback. WBZ-TV’s Brandon Truitt reports.
Tufts University is now warning students to shut down their pro-Palestinian encampment or face consequences.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Pioneers Run Crew, founded in 2017 as Boston's first Black and Brown-led running community, is getting ready to host their sixth annual 26.True Marathon.
A family is searching for the good Samaritan who saved their loved one from a heart attack during a bike ride in East Boston.
A flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago early Friday after the crew noticed an unusual odor on board.
On Marathon Monday, many runners will cross the finish line for others as they run on behalf of their favorite charity.
A woman has been charged in the crash that killed 10-year-old Marleigh Guevara in Webster, Massachusetts.
The former "Cheers" bar at Boston's Faneuil Hall could be replaced by a Tree House brewery.
A health care worker was attacked at Tewksbury State Hospital Friday, the latest in a series of assaults there, according to police.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday and the weather forecast will be better for runners than spectators.
Rumeysa Ozturk, the Tufts University student who was detained by ICE in Somerville, is back home in Turkey.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
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.