23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
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Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
The migrant crisis in Massachusetts has added about 2,000 students to schools in 74 districts this academic year.
Superintendent Josh Vadala said Peabody schools have welcomed in several new migrant children without giving less to students already there.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children got a huge boost in a $2 million donation from MacKenzie Scott.
U.S. News and World Report put out its annual list of top-ranked high schools, and Massachusetts is well represented.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey sits down with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller to talk education, a major Mass Pike project and commercial real estate struggles in Boston.
Wellesley College, Boston University and Tufts will all charge $90,000 for undergraduates next year.
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
Most 8-year-old boys don't get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
A new study underscores the importance of having a diverse teaching staff in schools.
Some parents are hiring "concierge moms" to help their kids at college. So what do they do?
The Massachusetts Teachers Association voted to support a ballot question aimed at eliminating the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will oppose the ballot question that would eliminate the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, according to the secretary of education.
Dartmouth is the first Ivy League school to announce it is moving away from "test-optional" admissions.
The jazz ensemble has been named a finalist in a national competition the last three years, and they're hoping to make it a fourth.
The Newton teachers strike will enter its eighth day on Tuesday, and many parents say that's enough.
New York City's American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Mark Vitagliano has recruited nearly two dozen local businesses to offer Lynnfield teachers a special discount of anywhere between 10 and 25 percent.
A Massachusetts preschool is making kindness part of the curriculum.
More than 45 companies explained their industries to more than 1,000 eighth graders in Boston Tuesday.
The manager of a restaurant in Roxbury is now free after spending almost three months in ICE custody.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and advocates gathered outside City Hall in Quincy to denounce controversial comments made by Mayor Tom Koch.
Rhamondre Stevenson might not start for the New England Patriots in Week 4, but the veteran running back should still see plenty of the touches when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers.
Zdeno Chara is back with the Boston Bruins and ready to help both those on the ice and in the front office.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided an unfortunate medical update on defensive coordinator Terrell Williams on Friday.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The Red Sox will try to secure their first playoff berth since 2021 Friday night at Fenway Park.
Charges have been dropped against a Falmouth teenager who had been accused of threatening to shoot up a school on Cape Cod, the District Attorney confirmed.
The story of dog that was abandoned in a cage in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with a sign that said "free" on it was a hoax, police said on Friday.
The manager of a restaurant in Roxbury is now free after spending almost three months in ICE custody.
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.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
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."
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
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.
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.
Rhamondre Stevenson might not start for the New England Patriots in Week 4, but the veteran running back should still see plenty of the touches when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers.
Zdeno Chara is back with the Boston Bruins and ready to help both those on the ice and in the front office.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided an unfortunate medical update on defensive coordinator Terrell Williams on Friday.
While Christian Gonzalez will likely return to the Patriots' defense in Week 4, Drake Maye's offensive line will be down its starting left guard.
The New England Patriots desperately need a win on Sunday when they welcome the Carolina Panthers to Gillette Stadium for a Week 4 showdown.
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.