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"Elfland" is a colorful and quirky space that's been bringing the boy's family, and strangers in Somerville, lots of joy.
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"Elfland" is a colorful and quirky space that's been bringing the boy's family, and strangers in Somerville, lots of joy.
Sparkle, an 11-year-old dog known by many as the "mayor" of Somerville, has died.
Eleven-year-old Sparkle has a fan club.
Outgoing Somerville mayor Joe Curtatone joined WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller for an "exit interview" after nine terms in office.
A Tufts University student died on Saturday after choking on a hot dog in a charity event contest, sources tell WBZ-TV's I-Team.
The city is requiring employees to be fully vaccinated by November 1.
If approved, the mask mandate could take effect as early as Friday.
Family and friends of 27-year-old Jeanica Julce of Somerville are in anguish after she was identified as the woman killed in a horrific boat crash in Boston Harbor.
Boston Police released the identity of the woman who was pulled from the Boston Harbor hours after a boat crash on Saturday morning.
A Somerville man accused of fatally shooting his roommate is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.
A man allegedly shot and killed his roommate at a home on Ware Street in Somerville.
Police said some of the bullets from the shooting went into an apartment nearby where people were sleeping.
To date, FBI Boston says it has arrested 10 people in connection with the riot.
Somerville's deputy fire chief said that the weight of the rainwater on an old, flat roof likely triggered the collapse.
Fire forced residents out of their home early Tuesday morning, but they were able to escape thanks to the actions of a police officer.
It occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday at the traffic light intersection of Mystic Avenue and Temple Street.
A special honor is coming for Somerville Olympian Phil Reavis, Sr.
Phil Reavis Sr., an Olympian who brought Somerville international acclaim, is the focus of an effort that aims to get him recognized by the city.
Somerville will follow the reopening schedule created by the state.
Somerville will move to a modified Phase 4 Step 1 of the state's reopening plan on Friday, May 7.
Customers at restaurants and shops around Somerville are starting to notice businesses posting "We're Vaccinated" signs in their windows.
A 72-year-old man remains in critical condition after he was hit by a car on McGrath Highway Monday night.
The driver wanted in a hit and a run in Somerville that seriously injured an elderly man has surrendered to police.
A factory in Somerville is making more than 100 kinds of pasta, with traditions dating back generations.
State Police have released surveillance photos of a van wanted in a hit and run on McGrath Highway in Somerville that left a man critically injured Monday night.
Caleb Hensinger is not your normal street performer. When he's finished setting up his piano and speakers on the Beltline, he starts a one-of-a-kind show.
Jadalynn is a creative and kind young girl with a wonderful sense of humor.
Cooper Flagg Flagg scored 36 points in his first meeting with the team he grew up watching in Maine.
The fire department says an electrical issue caused six manholes to explode on Newbury Street.
A suspect was killed, and a Millbury police officer was shot several times while working as part of a SWAT team in Spencer, Massachusetts Tuesday night.
A suspect was killed, and a Millbury police officer was shot several times while working as part of a SWAT team.
Maynard, Massachusetts will temporarily change the name of the town to honor Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
The Lombardi Trophy-shaped confetti that rains down at football's biggest game got its start at a Central Massachusetts company.
A new Super Bowl anthem for Patriots Nation has arrived.
Caleb Hensinger is not your normal street performer. When he's finished setting up his piano and speakers on the Beltline, he starts a one-of-a-kind show.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
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.
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.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
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.
Cooper Flagg Flagg scored 36 points in his first meeting with the team he grew up watching in Maine.
The Chicago Bulls are sending center Nikola Vučević to the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard Anfernee Simons, and the teams will also swap second-round draft picks as part of the deal.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters in California ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Tom Brady is not taking sides in Super Bowl LX between his former team, the Patriots, and the Seahawks.
Robert Kraft will not be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
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.