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The 12-year-old won an essay contest for one of the hottest tickets in the nation.
A Massachusetts representative will be introducing a bill to study whether the state should adopt a different way for college students to pay their tuition.
The virtual world is now a reality in the classroom at Northeast Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield thanks to zSpace Technology.
The aquarium offers internships and volunteer opportunities for high school students all year long.
The company that produces the overdose reversal drug naloxone has agreed to pay Massachusetts $325,000 to help offset the drug's cost.
A new park in Wilbraham dons a sparkly pink sign, remnant of the shining personality of a young woman gone too soon.
Bringing the excitement of theater to city kids who may not otherwise be able to have the experience. That's the goal of The Performing Project in Lawrence.
Sara Bareilles spoke to WBZ-TV's Liam Martin and Paula Ebben about her first musical, called "Waitress," at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge.
Wearing a "Free Brady" t-shirt, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and several other politicians accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Monday on the steps of the State House.
Instead of reading, students at Waltham High School are listening to a popular podcast.
Pete Frates and his family say last year's explosion of goodwill was only the first wave.
Today marks a new beginning for Boston Public Schools. It's the first day for the new superintendent.
Jack Williams' colleagues reflect on his outstanding career as the WBZ anchor signs off for the final time.
The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) looked at the built-in hardware - or latch system - which stands for "lower anchors and tethers for children."
A young Brockton boy who fell out of his bedroom window in March continues his fight to walk again.
Skateboarding therapy is making all the difference for a Whitman boy who has daily seizures.
This summer, two Worcester teachers will reach new heights.
The triggerman in the Pamela Smart murder case and an accomplice were released from prison Thursday.
Louis Charpentier, a Leominster man who was affectionately called "Mr. Christmas for putting out his hand-carved Styrofoam displays for several decades, has died at 104.
Pamela Smart knows the hate she's felt from the public since her 1991 conviction for the conspiracy to murder her husband Gregg has never weakened.
Speaking from a maximum security prison in New York where she has been held for the last 23 years, Pamela Smart is adamant about her guilt – and also her innocence.
Inspectors found serious violations in more than 1,300 Boston restaurants.
A Boston hotel doorman helped a sick child from Washington, D.C. get a special new friend.
A historic vote in Ireland Friday could make that country the first nation in the world to legalize same sex marriage by popular vote.
An impressive class for honors students at Lowell High School combines science and business and they're taking advantage of a resource right in their own neighborhood.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
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.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
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.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.