More Massachusetts schools ban cell phones in classrooms this year
Students can expect to see these so-called cell phone hotels this year as more schools ban the devices in classrooms.
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Students can expect to see these so-called cell phone hotels this year as more schools ban the devices in classrooms.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Students in three Massachusetts school districts that are directly impacted by the Orange Line shutdown returned to class Wednesday.
The non-profit Change is Simple is taking lessons on climate science on the road with a school on wheels.
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Educators can get a free medium coffee on Thursday.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
The I-Team's Cheryl Fiandaca says districts need to have an emergency plan but they don't need to file it with the state.
The volunteer organization expects to help out more than 700 families.
WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
With the cost of back-to-school supplies is on the rise, finding the least expensive items is critical for families.
In addition to the basics of education like algebra, biology and literature, dozens of Massachusetts high schools are teaching kids real-world sills that employers need right now.
WBZ-TV's Kate Merrill reports.
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Volunteers have spent the week 70,000 backpacks with school supplies for those in need.
Boston Public Schools started the new school year Thursday and the new superintendent brought what she calls "the juice."
Rock your kid's first week back to school with an amazing meal that will have them asking for more, please. These five delicious recipes with simple instructions will take the chore out of family dinner, leaving you free to spend more time kicking back with the family after a long week.
Start the school year off right with these fun and challenging games that will keep your kids entertained and learning for hours. These six apps will provide endless laughter while your little one's work hard to solve puzzles, work on new skills, and create.
Parent-child activities in Boston are abounding. There are indoor and outdoor activities in and around the city to please everyone in the family.
The cost of supplies can add up fast, so we're doing the comparison shopping for you to find the best bargains in this week's WBZ-TV Summer of Savings.
Karyn Ginsburg, M.Ed. has agreed to offer five tips for parents of children transitioning back to school after summer break.
Here, parenting expert NJ Rongner shares five valuable tips that parents can use before the first day of school to prep themselves and their family for a child's first day of Kindergarten!
The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House.
A man was shot outside a home on Willow Street Tuesday morning.
Massachusetts residents are being asked to use less water as drought conditions get worse in much of the state.
Boston police issued a warning that people are being targeted by suspects who are stealing cellphones as people leave nightclubs and bars.
Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers has found a new home after he was released by the New England Patriots in a surprising move leading up to the team's season.
The National Weather Service now says there were 5 tornadoes in central Massachusetts during Saturday's storm.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
Boston is holding its preliminary municipal election Tuesday, as voters decide which candidates for mayor and city council will make the November ballot.
Fourteen Massachusetts colleges earned an "F" when it comes to campus free speech, according to a new ranking.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the conditions in firehouses across the state.
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.
Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers has found a new home after he was released by the New England Patriots in a surprising move leading up to the team's season.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in seven innings, Trevor Story and Carlos Narváez homered and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night.
After holding up well in the first half of his NFL debut, Will Campbell struggled in the second half for the Patriots.
The Patriots were supposed to have a strong run game this season, but New England's backs never got going on the ground in Week 1.
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.