Small backyard homes may help housing crisis in Massachusetts
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit has become much easier in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
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Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit has become much easier in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
What are ICE agents legally required to do when they're detaining someone in an immigration raid?
Only 14 states require annual car safety inspections. One is New Hampshire where there's a push to end the process.
There are only 14 states which require a "safety" inspection every year including Massachusetts and New Hampshire. WBZ-TV’s David Wade reports.
Karen Read says speaking out to the media is her version of testifying. Some defense attorneys say it's a bad idea.
What would happen if the U.S. got rid of the penny? It wouldn't be easy because there are 420 billion in circulation.
There are 420 billion pennies in circulation, so they wouldn't exactly go away. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Why is Massachusetts considered a sanctuary state by some, when the others say it's not?
A Massachusetts sheriff says his jail has seen an increase in ICE detainers placed on inmates.
Why are eggs so hard to find, but there is plenty of chicken to buy? A Massachusetts farmer explains why. WBZ-TV’s David Wade reports.
Gas bills in Massachusetts are on the rise. But what exactly goes into your utility bill, and why is your delivery fee so high?
In Massachusetts, about 62% of residents live in a town with fluoridated drinking water. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Self-checkout is supposed to be a cost saver for stores and a time saver for customers. But is it still worth it?
President Trump's executive order to limit "birthright citizenship" was one of the first things he signed in his second term.
Retailers are not saving as much money as they once were with self-checkout and shoppers say there are constantly scanning errors. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
A newly paved and painted raised bike lane in Newton has utility poles and big orange construction barrels running right down the middle.
A newly paved and painted raised bike lane in Newton has utility poles and big orange construction barrels running right down the middle. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Pet insurance is much more expensive than it used to be. Why? Clear answers are hard to come by.
People are paying as much as $1,500 per month for pet insurance. Is it worth it? WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Massachusetts is a national leader in youth sports participation, but club sports and travel teams are taking a toll on families.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben looks at the effect travel teams and club sports are having on families and their finances.
Voting early or by mail have been popular options in Massachusetts. So how are those ballots processed?
Take ride down a highway in Massachusetts and you will likely notice cars with tinted out license plates - and they're legal.
WBZ-TV's David Wade cleared up the confusion over tinted license plate covers.
A successful business owner from Massachusetts might have a free solution to stopping the endless political texts.
Maine Game Warden pilot Josh Tibbetts was killed in a plane crash in Avon Tuesday.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick out of Boston College, has been charged with an assault in a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor will be laid to rest Wednesday, exactly one week after he was killed trying to stop a wrong-way driver.
Sebastian is a resilient and engaging 13-year-old who's known for being courteous, respectful, and thoughtful.
Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor will be laid to rest Wednesday, exactly one week after he was killed trying to stop a wrong-way driver.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick out of Boston College, has been charged with assault.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
Tyler Brown, accused in the shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, was reportedly released from a psychiatric hospital days earlier.
Middlesex DA Marian Ryan is cautiously optimistic the two men wounded in the shooting in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Monday will make a full 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.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
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.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
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.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick out of Boston College, has been charged with an assault in a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
Amanda Gutierres converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy came from behind to beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Kyle Schwarber homered in his fifth consecutive game and the Phillies beat the Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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.