After nearly 30 years of setbacks, Roxbury mother graduates college
For Shelly Smith of Roxbury, graduating college has been a dream deferred, for nearly 30 years.
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For Shelly Smith of Roxbury, graduating college has been a dream deferred, for nearly 30 years.
The Roxbury recreation center which temporarily served as an emergency shelter for migrants has closed ahead of schedule.
The Boston Public Library has announced Glorya Fernandez as its new Chef-in-Residence. She will teach the community about nutrition and cooking at the Roxbury branch.
The Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury provides hope for Keisha Barbosa and her three children.
Families are continuing to voice their concerns over the community center being taken over to house migrants.
Police are searching for a woman who allegedly robbed a grocery delivery driver in Roxbury and threw a stapler at him.
Haywood Fennell is documenting Black history in Roxbury and he's created a calendar to honor Black veterans for their service
Governor Maura Healey's office said by the end of the fiscal year, the state will have spent nearly $1 billion on the migrant crisis.
For more than 100 years, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts has been changing the live of inner city residents and now it's stepping up again.
The shelter at the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex is a source of controversy in the community since the beds have displaced many programs.
The shelter at the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex is a source of controversy in the community since the beds have displaced many programs. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
The city of Boston is working together with the Roxbury community to ensure residents, especially the elderly, can get their medications after their neighborhood Walgreens closed its doors.
More migrants are expected to arrive at the emergency shelter Thursday, leaving youth programs at the center with no place to go.
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A new temporary, but controversial, overflow shelter site for migrants in Massachusetts opened Wednesday at the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury.
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The Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex is a community hub for people in Roxbury and hosts many athletic clubs for all ages.
Some Roxbury residents are not happy about the plan to turn the Melnea Cass center into a temporary shelter. WBZ-TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
Gov. Maura Healey said she plans to open another shelter overflow site in Roxbury in order to move migrant families out of Logan Airport.
Roxbury residents were joined by Sen. Ed Markey at a rally Friday, where they voiced their disappointment about their local Walgreens closings its doors at the end of January.
Residents in Roxbury staged a protest Friday, criticizing the Walgreens chain's decision to close their neighborhood pharmacy.
The store shelves are empty and the signs are up alerting customers that a Roxbury Walgreens is closing for good at the end of the month.
A man has life threatening injuries after being shot multiple times in Roxbury Saturday afternoon.
Weekend weather; Waltham officer killed in crash; Paralyzed student released from hospital; School relocation plan
One person was killed and another person was injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Allston.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
Flames ripped through a barn in Winchendon as ducks and chickens escaped the fire.
The Patriots will be without Mack Hollins into the playoffs as the team placed him on injured reserve.
A storm could bring freezing rain to parts of Massachusetts overnight Sunday, causing icy conditions.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
Flames ripped through a barn in Winchendon as ducks and chickens escaped the fire.
A significant amount of plowable snow fell in Massachusetts on Saturday as temperatures plummeted into the 20s.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
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.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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 New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
The Patriots blew out the Jets, 42-10, on Sunday behind five touchdowns from quarterback Drake Maye.
The Patriots will be without Mack Hollins into the playoffs as the team placed him on injured reserve.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
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.