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Ally O'Connor of Parents Helping Parents said the organization sees a spike in calls when school starts up in September.
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Ally O'Connor of Parents Helping Parents said the organization sees a spike in calls when school starts up in September.
The English High School in Jamaica Plain remains partially under construction as it undergoes window replacements.
Worcester Technical High School has a list of 700 students waiting to get in.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben spoke to college counselor Cathy Costa in Winchester, Massachusetts about what parents should plan for.
With help from former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater, thousands of backpacks for Boston students were distributed.
With help from former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater, thousands of backpacks for Boston students in need were distributed as part of a special back to school giveaway. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Jason Santos from Buttermilk and Bourbon suggests sneaking in fruits and vegetables, while making the lunch visually appealing.
In Massachusetts, roughly 120,000 students have moderate or severe ADHD, which can make them struggle in the classroom. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
AI, like ChatGPT, or special browser extensions like Honey can help you find where you'll pay the least for back to school supplies. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Some school districts in Massachusetts start before Labor Day. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Top Quality Barbershop in Winthrop gave free haircuts to any student in the community who wanted one.
The Boys & Girls Club in Brockton is making sure students have what they need as they head back to school.
Summer is ending and Worcester students were among the first in Massachusetts to head back to school on Monday.
Worcester students are headed back for their first day of school.
WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports from Worcester, Massachusetts where one school rolled out the red carpet for students Monday.
The Worcester superintendent and mayor will be on hand to greet students at the Heard Street Discovery Academy.
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
Cynthia Centerbar wrote "Thank You Pine Street" to help kids adjust to the intimidating back-to-school feelings they may have.
Volunteers stuffed thousands of backpacks with school supplies in Boston Thursday to help families who can't afford the essentials.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered in Boston on Thursday to stuff thousands of backpacks with school supplies, all to help Massachusetts families who are unable to afford back to school essentials. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Police departments in Massachusetts are building bonds with local students in a creative new way.
With a new school year came a new cellphone policy in many Massachusetts schools.
Several Massachusetts students were recognized at a national competition for inventions they created that address real world issues by involving science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
Hundreds of young children in Cambridge, Massachusetts now have the opportunity to go to preschool completely free of charge.
Boston Public Schools rolled out the red carpet Thursday for students heading back to school as teachers begin the year with no contract.
Nick Sogard lined a two-run double and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4.
The final young victim in a New Hampshire cold case known as the "Bear Brook murders" has been identified.
A tornado touched down in Holden on Saturday evening, tearing through South Road and leaving behind a trail of destruction that residents said will take years to recover from.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
ICE is once again targeting Massachusetts with another immigration crackdown. It's called Patriot 2.0.
The New England Patriots began their 2025 season with a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The final young victim in a New Hampshire cold case known as the "Bear Brook murders" has been identified.
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.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
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.
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 Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
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.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
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.
Nick Sogard lined a two-run double and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
The New England Patriots began their 2025 season with a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The New England Patriots will have left tackle Will Campbell for Sunday's season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, but preseason star Efton Chism is among the team's inactives.
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.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.