Roxbury library to be named for WBZ's Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston's first Black female reporter
The Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library will be renamed to honor WBZ's Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston's first Black woman TV reporter.
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The Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library will be renamed to honor WBZ's Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston's first Black woman TV reporter.
Sarah-Ann Shaw was the first Black woman to report on the news on Boston television.
Across the nation, many people spent the day celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the official end of slavery in the U.S.
An early morning fire at an apartment building in Roxbury could have had a tragic outcome if not for a quick-thinking neighbor being called a hero.
A late artist that got his start in Roxbury now has his work gracing the walls of the Museum of Fine Arts in a new exhibition.
Boston police are investigating a suspicious death near a Roxbury apartment complex. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
The victim - a man - was shot at least once on Monroe Street in Roxbury. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Daily Table, a non-profit grocery store with several locations in Massachusetts, is shutting down.
826 Boston said no to a $250,000 federal grant so it could keep its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Boston high schoolers are spending their school vacation week preparing for their certified nursing assistant exam.
A bookstore in Boston is the only Black-owned bookstore in the city and it's been a hotspot for almost 20 years.
A unique piece of theater, where everyone is encouraged to participate and sing along, is helping to build a community.
WBZ-TV and MTV surprised a Roxbury organization with a $10,000 grant as part of Mental Health Action Day. DeeDee's Cry will use the money to plan a wellness walk and mental health fair in Roxbury.
WBZ-TV's surprised Toy Burton of DeeDee's Cry in Roxbury with a Mental Health Action Day Grant for $10,000. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Once a week, a craft brewery in Roxbury transforms into a jazz club. Thursday nights are jazz nights at Long Live Roxbury.
The Dimock Health Center in Roxbury has laid off 21 workers and instituted a hiring freeze, citing financial challenges as the primary reason.
An employee who was recently laid off from the Dimock Health Center in Roxbury said she's worried about the facility's future. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A Boston man is being held on $150,000 bail for allegedly striking two sisters in a Roxbury crosswalk, killing one of them.
As some retail pharmacies have struggled to stay open, especially in diverse neighborhoods in Boston, community health centers are stepping up to fill the void.
Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in Roxbury.
The woman who was attacked and killed by her own dog in Boston has been identified as Jeriline Brady-McGinnis.
One person was killed and three others were hurt in a horrific dog attack Monday in Boston. Two of those wounded were police officers.
The BAA, which is most known for hosting the Boston Marathon, is donating $1.3 million to the Reggie Lewis Center.
The Harris campaign is still working to win over some Black male voters as the election approaches, and a panel discussion in Boston shed some light on possible reasons why.
One person was critically injured in a crash between a car and a scooter in Boston on Saturday afternoon.
The Sixers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Brice Matthews hit a three-run homer and made a leaping catch at the center-field wall to rob Willson Contreras of a hit that spoiled a potentially big inning, leading the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Firefighters and police rescued two people and a dog from the frigid Essex River after their boat began to sink Friday night.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum is dealing with some "left knee stiffness" and won't play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The second-seeded Celtics made their earliest exit from the playoffs since the 2020-21 season.
Firefighters and police rescued two people and a dog from the frigid Essex River after their boat began to sink Friday night.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
An idea born in the dorms at UMass Amherst is quickly becoming a national music movement on college campuses.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
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.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Sixers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Brice Matthews hit a three-run homer and made a leaping catch at the center-field wall to rob Willson Contreras of a hit that spoiled a potentially big inning, leading the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum is dealing with some "left knee stiffness" and won't play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
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.