What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026?
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
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Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp on March 27, the U.S. Postal Service announced.
To ensure your package is received by Christmas, USPS says to ship by Dec. 18 if it's going first class. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Local leaders in Boston are reaching out to the U.S. Postal Service with concerns about mail delivery in some neighborhoods, especially over possible delays with mail-in ballots.
Police searched Tewksbury neighborhoods for a masked suspect in a stolen car after they flashed a gun at a postal worker Tuesday.
Police are searching throughout Tewksbury after a man pointed a gun at a female postal worker.
The longtime TV host, who died in 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, is being remembered with a new Forever stamp by the United States Postal Service.
The U.S. Postal Service is urging customers to upgrade to extra large mailboxes in an effort to cut down on theft.
Police searching for suspect who robbed 3 mail carriers for master keys at gunpoint in Boston and Everett.
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
The New Hampshire postal worker was shaken up but uninjured after two people held him at gunpoint. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, Sunday deliveries will be limited, making it even more important to meet the deadlines.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The USPS wants to boost first-class postage rates to 68 cents in January, following a rate increase in July. Critics say it's driving customers away.
The USPS said staffing issues has put a strain on its resources. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
The move is intendent to deter people from robbing letter carriers.
Robberies of postal carriers have exploded, surging 78% to nearly 500 in 2022, according to recently released data.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Last month, federal prosecutors said there had been at least a dozen robberies on local letter carriers since July 2022.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
LymeAlert is an at-home test for anyone who finds a tick on themselves or a pet, that can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes.
The MBTA wants to close part of Summer Street in front of South Station on the days of five World Cup matches in June and July.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The boy was found submerged in about 10-12 feet of water in Field Pond.
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
The boy was found submerged in about 10-12 feet of water in Field Pond.
Boston set a new high temperature record on Tuesday, and Wednesday will be another scorcher.
The MBTA wants to close part of Summer Street in front of South Station on the days of five World Cup matches in June and July.
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
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 Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
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.
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.