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Returning a Christmas gift? Here's what you need to know first
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Malls are busier than ever as shoppers try to get their last minute holiday shopping done.
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Braintree Police K-9 Kitt, killed in the line of duty, will soon have a permanent memorial at South Shore Plaza.
Weekend forecast; Orange Line shutdown; Car drives inside mall
Police said a "confused" driver ended up on the upper level inside South Shore Plaza in Braintree Thursday.
Former retail spaces are making way for lab facilities at three malls in Massachusetts.
Julius Hammond-Desir, the 19-year-old wanted for the murder of a young man at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree last month, was arrested Wednesday.
The South Shore Plaza in Braintree has added additional security measures following a deadly shooting earlier this month.
An arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Julius Hammond-Desir.
A prosecutor said Samantha Schwartz took the suspect to an apartment where he could hide and brought him food.
The victim has been identified as Dijoun Beasley, 26, of Dorchester.
South Shore Plaza in Braintree is back open for business a day after a shooting that left one person in critical condition.
The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old man was shot inside the plaza. He was taken to a Boston hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Jose Rodriguez, of Boston, will face several charges in connection with a shooting that locked down the South Shore Plaza Friday.
It was an incredibly frightening situation for the people inside the mall, as people started running and hiding wherever they could.
Police arrested a Randolph man who they say fled from officers at South Shore Plaza in Braintree Monday night.
There was a heavy police presence at malls in the Boston area after social media posts called for looting.
Among the mayhem, the Coates family had it down to a science.
A shoplifting suspect fleeing the scene hit a police officer with the car they were driving, according to Braintree police.
Nine Chipotle workers were taken to the hospital after a chemical spill.
A Boston area mall was evacuated after unfounded reports of an active shooter.
Police arrested a suspect allegedly involved in a gang-related shooting inside South Shore Plaza Friday night.
Police were out in force at South Shore Plaza in Braintree to investigate shots being fired.
Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
Ja'Lynn Polk is a rookie that Patriots fans will grow to love.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.