Gay Hyde Park Family Traveling To Philadelphia To See Pope Francis
More than a million pilgrims are expected to jam Philadelphia during Pope Francis' visit this weekend. Among them, families from the gay community, including one from Hyde Park.
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More than a million pilgrims are expected to jam Philadelphia during Pope Francis' visit this weekend. Among them, families from the gay community, including one from Hyde Park.
The Pope's historic speech to Congress is coming Thursday morning.
Congressman Stephen Lynch has given Sister Barbara Rogers, headmistress of Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, his extra ticket to sit in the gallery for the pope's speech.
We are witnessing the first Pope from Latin America visiting the first African-American president at The White House.
Pope Francis arrives Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Joint Base Andrews where he'll be greeted by the President and First Lady. Buckle up - the pope loves surprises!
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.
It remains unclear who is responsible for covering Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale's pay and benefits during recovery.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
Two children and an adult were injured after a large tree fell onto a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Police in Milford, Massachusetts say they have responded to numerous 911 calls about kids on bikes in the town.
The Boston production of "Swept Away" is using aerial acrobatics and music to explore the question: What would you do to stay alive?
Two children and an adult were injured after a large tree fell onto a school playground in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Stefon Diggs's accuser, his former personal chef Mila Adams, testified Monday at his assault trial in Dedham.
Filling up at the gas station has become even more painful in Massachusetts in the past few days.
Massachusetts wants residents and soccer fans to "Kick the Drive" and stay off the roads around Gillette Stadium for the World Cup.
It remains unclear who is responsible for covering Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale's pay and benefits during recovery.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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.
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.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown took to his Twitch stream to rip NBA refs and Sixers star Joel Embiid for his flopping.
Stefon Diggs' accuser, his former personal chef Mila Adams, testified Monday at his assault trial in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Bianca St-Georges scored in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy beat the Denver Summit 3-2 for the expansion club's first regular-season victory.
Boston sports fans are dusting themselves off and wiping away their tears after playoff-ending games by both the Bruins and the Celtics over the weekend.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
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.