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Weather warnings; body part found in shopping cart; Manhole explosions; 30 displaced in fire; School asbestos
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Weather warnings; body part found in shopping cart; Manhole explosions; 30 displaced in fire; School asbestos
Parents are concerned over the state of Somerville school buildings.
Weekend weather; Accused rapist free on bail; MBTA falling debris?; Red Line fire
Shoppers flocked to Christmas Tree Shops across Massachusetts Sunday to make their final trips to buy everything from holiday decor to patio furniture.
Weekend weather; Surveillance video of Somerville break-ins; Police warning about mailboxes;
Thieves have been breaking into homes through open and unlocked windows. A doorbell camera caught one suspect on video.
After failing to repay bankruptcy lenders, the Christmas Tree Shops are preparing for liquidation and store closing sales.
A Somerville man has been charged following a weekend shooting in the lobby of a Malden apartment complex.
A body was found on Route 93 south in Medford early Tuesday morning and the investigation led to long delays during rush hour.
Foodies know Somerville has a ton to offer and this week, there's a chance to sample dozens of restaurants all in one place.
Somerville Public Schools and the city of Somerville announced that Winter Hill Community School will remain closed for the rest of the school year due to safety concerns and students will resume class on Thursday, June 8, at other locations.
A Somerville elementary school is closed after chunks of concrete fell. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A Somerville elementary school was closed Friday out of an abundance of caution after a piece of concrete crashed onto a stairwell this week.
There are a few outdoor festivals this weekend, including one celebrating the start of Pride Month.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
A Somerville woman has been charged with assaulting her mother after she was found dead in her apartment last Sunday.
After a six year hiatus, the Memorial Day parade in Somerville took place Sunday under a clear blue sky and lots of patriotism.
The Lego Discovery Center at Assembly Row in Somerville has reopened after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation.
Weekend weather; Postal worker warns of fire; Manhole explosion; Peabody safer school zones
A manhole cover ended up impaled in the roof a triple-decker home after an explosion in Somerville Thursday.
Neighbors in Somerville are calling into question unmarked speed bumps that seem to appear out of nowhere to oncoming drivers.
A man says he hit an unmarked speed bump, causing $1600 damage to his car. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A total of four orphaned baby squirrels were rescued.
A total of four orphaned baby squirrels were rescued.
Your voice can be stolen and used by artificial intelligence to sound just like you and it only takes seconds.
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
Temperatures could break records in Boston this week.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts State Senate president Karen Spilka.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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.
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.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
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.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
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.