Western Mass. 'Toys For Tots' In Desperate Need Of Donations
Local Marines are asking for help delivering toys to children in need.
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Police Search For Toys-For-Tots Donation Jar Thief
Police said they are looking to identify a woman who stole a donation jar from a Cumberland Farms.
6-Year-Old Donates Birthday Presents To Toys For Tots
One young Littleton boy decided to spread a little holiday cheer on his birthday.
Toys For Tots To Replace Christmas Presents Destroyed In Fire
A Cape Cod charity is receiving the Christmas miracle it had been hoping for.
Weymouth Girl Donates Her Birthday Gifts To Toys For Tots
A 9-year-old Weymouth girl did something most children probably wouldn't dream of doing after celebrating a birthday: she donated all of her presents to charity.
Weymouth Girl Donates Birthday Presents To Charity
Police in Weymouth are praising a young girl who donated her birthday presents to holiday toy drive.
Toys Collected For Boston Children's Hospital Stolen
Quincy Police say toys that were going to be donated to Boston Children's Hospital were recently stolen from Fore River Clubhouse.
Stolen Toys Replaced In Worcester
Thieves broke into a van and stole toys donated to the Toys for Tots program in Worcester.
Hyannis Woman Accused Of Stealing Toys Free On Bail
A Cape Cod woman who spent Christmas day in jail is free on bail.
Hyannis Woman Arrested For Stealing Toys Donated To Neighbors
A Hyannis woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing toys that were donated through the Toys For Tots program.
Toy Donations Grow In Danvers After Robbery
Many people have stepped up after learning someone broke into a storage pod and stole boxes full of toys.
Hundreds Of Donated Toys Swiped From Storage Container In Danvers
Hundreds of toys set to be donated to needy children this Christmas were stolen from Danvers.
Hampton, NH Bar Banned From Christmas Parade
Parade organizers say past issues with the motorcyclists have put the thousands in the crowd at risk.
Mayor Menino Kicks Off Toys For Tots Program In Boston
It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas, especially when it comes to helping out families in need.
Toys For Tots Kicks Off Holiday Drive
The Massachusetts State Police and U.S. Marines are teaming up again this year to help kids in need get holiday toys.
Agencies Unable To Fulfill Toy Requests This Year
Toys for Tots of Greater Boston made an eleventh-hour appeal for more toys last week, and people stepped up - but it still looks like there will be a shortfall.
Lowell Car Dealership Turns Tragedy Into Christmas Inspiration
A tragedy for one family has turned into inspiration and support for others.
Deadline Extended - Toys For Tots Donations Way Down
The Toys for Tots program is making a plea for more donations, saying it's not even close to making its goal.
Holiday Toy Charities Need Help
Christmas in the City and the Marine Toys for Tots organization each report huge shortfalls in the number of donated toys.
Marine Captures Christmas Gift Thief In Financial District
A U.S. Marine who was helping out the Toys for Tots program caught a thief over the weekend.
Bruins Collecting 'Toys For Tots' At Home Games In December
The Boston Bruins are asking fans to help make sure children in need have some happy holidays.
Salem Food Bank Still Getting Toy Donations
When burglars busted into the Toys for Tots storage station in Burlington, volunteers at the Salem Food Bank were frenzied.
Stolen Toys Spark Huge Wave Of Donations
Sometimes it takes the worst in people to bring out the best.
Toys For Tots Extends Donation Deadline After Cruel Theft
Toys for Tots is extending its deadline for donations after $15,000 worth of toys were stolen from the program over the weekend.
Hundreds Of Toys For Tots Donations Stolen
$15,000 worth of toys were stolen Saturday from the Toys for Tots program.
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5 people, including police officer, hospitalized after Oxford fire
A police officer and four others are in the hospital Friday after a raging house fire in Oxford.
Police stepping up Revere Beach patrols this weekend
State police are increasing patrols at Revere Beach as the hot weather arrives.
Food Truck Friday: Gogi on the Block
Hyun Kim's inspiration for Gogi on the Block was his mother's home-cooked meals as a kid.
Massachusetts gas prices stay at record high $4.73 a gallon
The good news - gas prices didn't go up Friday. The bad news - they're still at a record high.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
To Do List: Owl's Nest Beer Garden, Baby Goat Yoga, Free Ferry Day
This weekend, popular beer gardens are reopening, you can do yoga with baby goats, and take a ferry for free.
Charlestown High students arrested after 2 guns found inside school
Boston Police said a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old student are in custody after two guns were found at Charlestown High School.
State Representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
MBTA pulls new Orange Line trains out of service after brake issue
The MBTA has pulled all new Orange Line trains out of service after one had a problem in its braking units.
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5 people, including police officer, hospitalized after Oxford fire
A police officer and four others are in the hospital Friday after a raging house fire in Oxford.
Police stepping up Revere Beach patrols this weekend
State police are increasing patrols at Revere Beach as the hot weather arrives.
Food Truck Friday: Gogi on the Block
Hyun Kim's inspiration for Gogi on the Block was his mother's home-cooked meals as a kid.
Massachusetts gas prices stay at record high $4.73 a gallon
The good news - gas prices didn't go up Friday. The bad news - they're still at a record high.
Shrewsbury couple hopes daughter's suicide helps others
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Mental Health is Health: A roundtable discussion
Join Dr. Mallika Marshall and our panel for a discussion on mental health.
State Representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
Massachusetts state representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
Boston Reverend expands "Can We Talk" program to new community
Rev. Edwin Johnson's program will focus on people who speak Spanish. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
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Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
What Is Behind The Recent Stock Market Plunge?
Mike Armstrong, Senior Managing Partner at Armstrong Advisory Group, talked to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about the fluctuating stock market.
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
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Deuce Tatum leaves Grant Williams hanging after C's Game 2 win
The celebratory Celtics locker room was all smiles after the win in Game 2 in Miami.
Pats' top pick thought he was being pranked on draft night
If you were surprised to hear Cole Strange's name called in the first round of the NFL draft, you're not alone.
Marcus Smart's fingerprints are all over Celtics' Game 2 win
Marcus Smart was Marcus Smart in Game 2, putting his fingerprints all over a big win by the Celtics.
Celtics dominate Heat in Game 2 of Eastern Conference Finals
The Celtics absolutely pummeled the Heat in Game 2 to tie the Eastern Conference Finals at a game apiece.
Trevor Story's 3 homers lead Red Sox to 12-6 win over M's
Trevor Story had three homers and seven RBIs to help the Red Sox rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 12-6 Thursday night.
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.