Melrose boy killed by falling tree spent "last moments laughing and playing tag"
The boy who was killed by a large falling tree at a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts was identified by his family as 9-year-old Zakaria Bel Qaid.
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The boy who was killed by a large falling tree at a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts was identified by his family as 9-year-old Zakaria Bel Qaid.
The 9-year-old boy killed by a falling tree at a playground in Melrose, Massachusetts has been identified as Zakaria Bel Qaid.
Two children and an adult were injured after a large tree fell onto a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Henry Rappa is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a couple who hired him to handle a major family inheritance.
A Massachusetts lawyer has been charged after allegedly embezzling over $680,000 from clients.
Jennifer Goldenberg, owner of Sit N Knit in Melrose, says when the weather is lousy, sales increase as much at 50%.
With Valentine's Day just one day away, florists in Massachusetts are in crunch mode as they prepare bouquets of flowers for one of their busiest days of the year.
With just one weekend left until Christmas and Hanukkah, it's the last few days to get those gifts at some holiday markets in Massachusetts! And with Hanukkah starting next week, there's a menorah lighting to check out too.
During a time when many Americans feel the country is more divided than united, residents of Melrose came together Wednesday, Nov. 20, for Random Acts of Kindness day.
Police in Massachusetts cemetery are asking for the public's help after an apparent act of vandalism at a cemetery.
Melrose police are looking for information about the vandalism at Workmen's Circle Cemetery.
David Palacio was a METCO student at the middle school and says the racial bullying has been going on for years.
A 12-year-olf METCO student says the racial bullying has been going on for years in Melrose. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
An 11-year-old girl says one of her braids was cut while she was cleaning up a project with her classmates at a Melrose elementary school.
An 11-year-old girl says one of her braids was cut at school. Her mother says the girl was "racially targeted." WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
Lily Kaufman, of Melrose, has been cast in Greater Boston Stage Company's production of "Dial M for Murder."
Melrose didn't have enough volunteers to shovel snow for senior citizens until students at the high school stepped in to help.
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Jenna Ortega was spotted on a movie set in Massachusetts Thursday, filming scenes for "Beetlejuice 2."
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Northeast Metro Tech students are getting valuable hands-on experience as they help renovate the Melrose fire station.
One man was killed and another was injured after a double stabbing in Melrose.
Thea Sanzone was told she would never return to competitive swimming after an accident slashed her arm to the bone.
An MIT PhD student is using social media to inform her audience about the benefits of nuclear power as a source of clean energy.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Bidding to clinch a wild-card berth, the Red Sox squandered a prime opportunity in the top of the ninth.
A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in a stabbing in Providence and another student has been charged with murder.
Roman Anthony homered and drove in three runs and the Red Sox took a big step toward clinching a playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Rays on Friday night.
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in a stabbing in Providence and another student has been charged with murder.
The Patriots will face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette on Sunday afternoon. WBZ-TV’s Paul Burton reports.
Bidding to clinch a wild-card berth, the Red Sox squandered a prime opportunity in the top of the ninth.
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
NBA number one overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa returned to his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts to deliver school supplies to kids at the Old Colony YMCA on Saturday. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
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.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Bidding to clinch a wild-card berth, the Red Sox squandered a prime opportunity in the top of the ninth.
Roman Anthony homered and drove in three runs and the Red Sox took a big step toward clinching a playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Rays on Friday night.
Stephon Gilmore returned to Foxboro on Friday to sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of the New England Patriots.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
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.