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.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.
A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Dozens of people gathered at a park in Everett Saturday night to remember those killed by horrific flash flooding in Nepal.
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.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
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.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
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."
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.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
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.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.