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Several new Massachusetts laws take effect in 2025

Several new laws will go into effect in the new year in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV’s Juli McDonald reports.

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Aspiring entrepreneurs in Boston pitch business ideas to Ronnen Harary for cash prize

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Boston pitch business ideas to Ronnen Harary for cash prize

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer

John Deaton, Ed Markey spar in WBZ Massachusetts Senate debate

John Deaton, Ed Markey spar in WBZ Massachusetts Senate debate

Full Massachusetts Senate debate between John Deaton and Ed Markey on WBZ

Full Massachusetts Senate debate between John Deaton and Ed Markey on WBZ

Businesses destroyed by stubborn Somerville, Massachusetts, fire

Businesses destroyed by stubborn Somerville, Massachusetts, fire

Lawrence, Massachusetts, mayor appears in court to face state wiretapping charges

Lawrence, Massachusetts, mayor appears in court to face state wiretapping charges

Jurors see Matthew Farwell on surveillance video during trial in death of Sandra Birchmore

Jurors see Matthew Farwell on surveillance video during trial in death of Sandra Birchmore

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Mass. state trooper allegedly left handcuffed prisoner alone at Boston hospital

Mass. state trooper allegedly left handcuffed prisoner alone at Boston hospital

What voters want to hear from Deaton and Markey in WBZ Senate debate

What voters want to hear from Deaton and Markey in WBZ Senate debate

Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña arraigned on state wiretapping charges

Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña arraigned on state wiretapping charges

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Matthew Farwell trial testimony begins with focus on Sandra Birchmore's mental health

Matthew Farwell trial testimony begins with focus on Sandra Birchmore's mental health

"Very stubborn fire" destroys Somerville restaurant, barber shop

"Very stubborn fire" destroys Somerville restaurant, barber shop

How do the Patriots continue to overcome injuries to rack up wins?

How do the Patriots continue to overcome injuries to rack up wins?

First witnesses to testify in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

First witnesses to testify in trial of ex-cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore

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Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for Oct. 13, 2026

Swampscott paints over rainbow crosswalks

Swampscott paints over rainbow crosswalks

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Firewood stolen from Foxboro Scouts, community steps up with donations

Firewood stolen from Foxboro Scouts, community steps up with donations

Senate candidates Deaton, Markey to square off in WBZ debate

Senate candidates Deaton, Markey to square off in WBZ debate

Nonprofit hosts fashion show featuring clothes embroidered with stress-reducing dots

Nonprofit hosts fashion show featuring clothes embroidered with stress-reducing dots

"Paw Patrol" co-creator offering entrepreneurs $500 for great business idea

"Paw Patrol" co-creator offering entrepreneurs $500 for great business idea

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