Parents Call For Remote Learning Option For Mass. Students Not Yet Eligible To Be Vaccinated
A group of parents in Massachusetts says students who can't be vaccinated should be able to learn remotely if they choose.
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A group of parents in Massachusetts says students who can't be vaccinated should be able to learn remotely if they choose.
During a virtual hearing on Monday, Massachusetts lawmakers will hear arguments over a bill that would scrap MCAS exams as a graduation requirement.
A bill that would scrap the MCAS test as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts is the subject of a virtual public hearing at the Statehouse on Monday.
The teachers union is endorsing a bill that would eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement in the state.
It's the largest cash gift in UMass Amherst history.
Dozens of Massachusetts National Guard members are now ready to help students get to school as districts deal with a bus driver shortage.
U.S. News and World Report's annual list of the best colleges for 2022 is out and there are several from Massachusetts.
Admissions expert Casey Near of Collegewise says there are ways to make the application process less stressful.
There is plenty of excitement about the start of a new school year in Boston, but also worries about in-person learning and a shortage of bus drivers.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says there is a chance for students to learn remotely if the school is set up to do it.
GradGuard is a third-party insurer that works with more than a dozen Boston-area schools to help cover the cost if there is a medical need to withdraw.
The Boston school bus drivers' union wants the start of school in the city to be postponed.
What is the protocol when a student tests positive in Massachusetts? DESE released its new guidelines.
Just days into the new school year, two classrooms in Melrose are being told to quarantine because of positive coronavirus cases.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben talked to Boston Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius about the year ahead as the city starts a new school year Thursday.
Monica Cannon-Grant, a Boston community activist, will be sentenced in January after officially pleading guilty to federal charges on Monday.
It's officially fall in New England. Here's what to know about the current drought and its impact on fall foliage.
Karen Read was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for a hearing in the civil lawsuit that was filed against her by John O'Keefe's family.
Accused New Hampshire country club shooter Hunter Nadeau made his first court appearance after allegedly killing one person and wounding others over the weekend.
If your kids are relentlessly saying "6-7," you aren't alone. It's the most searched slang term in Massachusetts.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
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.
The Boston Bruins had their best player back at practice on Monday, as David Pastrnak returned to the ice after missing the first week of training camp with tendinitis in his knee.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel would really love if Rhamondre Stevenson fixed his fumbling issue.
The Patriots are mourning the loss of Bobby Grier, one of the key figures in bringing Tom Brady to New England.
Instead of taking steps forward to a potential game-tying score late against the Steelers, DeMario Douglas and the Patriots offense went backward on a must-have fourth down.
The final week of the regular season is going to be madness, as the Boston Red Sox and a slew of other teams look to secure a spot in a crowded American League playoff field.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
