Boston's 5 Best Things To Do Before School Starts
By now, you've been to every beach, seen every summer movie and enjoyed more than your share of ice cream cones on sweltering summer nights.
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By now, you've been to every beach, seen every summer movie and enjoyed more than your share of ice cream cones on sweltering summer nights.
Back-to-school time sparks a mix of emotions for both parents and children. It symbolizes the end of summer and the beginning of new adventures.
Being the victim of a relentless bully can be a distraction and even a danger to kids. As a parent, it is important to recognize the signs of bullying, know how to talk to your children about bullies and establish an appropriate reaction to a bully situation.
Education and technology are becoming increasingly integrated, and keeping up on all of the new educational applications for kids is important. One of the biggest struggles is not finding an app; it is finding the appropriate app.
Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today's classrooms.
It's time to pick a side, who is your favorite TV or movie school teacher?
Whether you are in high school or beyond, these 10 books are a must read for any literature fan. Take the time to get to know these authors and see why their novels have gone down in history as some of the best literature of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Going back to school is the same as it's always been. Only the details are different. Kids are still kids.
Making lunch for our kids can be frustrating, especially if they don't eat it. Here are a few tips to help them eat healthy.
Going back to school is a time for change. Here are some ways to change our habits and help the planet this school year.
Kids want the coolest gear for going back to school. Here's what should be making it into shopping carts this summer.
Deciding on a school outfit is a tough decision. This is how to look like a million bucks while spending a lot less.
Every student needs help with school sometimes, and these apps might just be the answer.
Your tween only wants to take part in activities that are "cool."
There's nothing quite like experiencing something for the first time all over again, through the eyes of a child.
It used to be the case that "family friendly dining" relegated you to chain restaurants with sub-par food and blinking lights. Thankfully, many nicer Boston restaurants have caught on...
Boston offers a wonderful array of options to achieve picture perfection with your kids (think holiday cards!)
They're too old to think riding in the stroller is the best way to travel, yet too young to want to act all-grown-up.
One-of-a-kind onesies. The perfect pink polka dot dress. Kid-sized cashmere...
Photographers trained to capture the essence of your child in a single still frame can bring family pictures to a whole new level.
It's not surprising that in a cultural city such as Boston there's no shortage of indoor places for kids to get creative.
The Boston Bruins have a new head coach in Marco Sturm, but the team will not have a captain to start the 2025-26 NHL season.
Romy Gonzalez was once again an unlikely hero for the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night, when he had a pair of big swings out of the leadoff spot to spark a 6-0 win over the Athletics in Sacramento.
The New England Patriots will square off against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 1, with both teams looking for their first win of the season.
Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas has been fired, the board of directors announced Wednesday.
Tuesday's results show challenger Josh Kraft has a long way to go to close the gap in his race with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas has been fired, the board of directors announced Wednesday.
Tuesday's results show challenger Josh Kraft has a long way to go to close the gap in his race with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
A 70-year-old grandfather said he was denied coverage for a COVID shot by his insurance company.
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.
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.
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.
The Boston Bruins have a new head coach in Marco Sturm, but the team will not have a captain to start the 2025-26 NHL season.
Romy Gonzalez was once again an unlikely hero for the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night, when he had a pair of big swings out of the leadoff spot to spark a 6-0 win over the Athletics in Sacramento.
The New England Patriots will square off against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 1, with both teams looking for their first win of the season.
Boston beat the A's 6-0 Tuesday night to close in on the New York Yankees in the race for the top American League wild card.
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 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.