Melrose knitting store expects cold weather to bring business bump
Jennifer Goldenberg, owner of Sit N Knit in Melrose, says when the weather is lousy, sales increase as much at 50%.
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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.
Melrose woman, Jodi Dwyer and her Irish doodle, Finley complete their journey to see all the cows in the Jimmy Fund cow parade.
The Baby Cafe was founded by Lucia Jenkins in 2006 to give new moms a village of support when they needed it most.
Homeowners in Medford and Melrose are finding their mailboxes empty all too often.
The USPS said staffing issues has put a strain on its resources. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A dog who is pretty good at posing for pictures appears to have an affinity for fake cows.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
An officer-involved shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire has left one man dead.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
An officer-involved shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire has left one man dead.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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 Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.