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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.
A right whale that's regularly seen in the waters off New England and Canada may not survive a severe entanglement, scientists say.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Gem Mutlu, a friend who spent New Year's Eve with Brian and Ana Walshe before she died, testified in the Massachusetts murder trial today.
Yomiah is a joyful and curious boy, known for his sweet nature and deep love of music.
Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The prosecution rested its case Wednesday in Brian Walshe's Massachusetts murder trial.
Health care premiums are set to skyrocket, and thousands of Massachusetts residents are dropping plans they obtained through a state exchange. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
A right whale that's regularly seen in the waters off New England and Canada may not survive a severe entanglement, scientists say.
Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty against former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell, who is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore.
Social consumption of cannabis would be allowed at dispensaries, lounges, or even at yoga studios.
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.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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.
Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
This will be the Ravens' fifth primetime game this season, including their third at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Patriots didn't play this week, but there was plenty of action that impacted them in the AFC playoff picture.
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is expected to appear in a New York court Monday on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
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.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.