2,000 migrant students added to 74 Mass. school districts this year
The migrant crisis in Massachusetts has added about 2,000 students to schools in 74 districts this academic year.
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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 will open a temporary shelter at the former Soldiers Home in Chelsea.
Gov. Maura Healey sat down for an exclusive interview with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
WBZ TV's Louisa Moller explains what she saw at the United States' northern border in the second part of her interview with Paula Ebben.
WBZ TV's Louisa Moller explains what she learned about migrant crossings at the northern border of the United States in Vermont.
The "sham marriages" were used to help people get green cards and circumvent immigration laws.
President Biden is weighing citing a law dating back to 1952 to severely restrict access to the U.S. asylum system, three people familiar with the plans told CBS News.
Dorchester based artist, Johnette Tinker, uses latest art exhibition to center important immigration issues.
President Biden supports the bipartisan border security bill, but former President Trump told Republicans on Capitol Hill to shut it down.
The factors behind the migrant surge in Massachusetts are complex.
Never before has U.S. Border Patrol processed that many migrants in one month, according to monthly tallies going back to fiscal year 2000.
Two men were arrested after federal officials said they staged robberies to commit visa fraud.
Two men were arrested after federal officials said they staged robberies to commit visa fraud.
U.S. Border Patrol agents processed more than 225,000 migrants in the first 27 days of December, a tally that eclipses the previous monthly record.
The Massachusetts Legislature ended formal sessions for the year with no agreement on a spending bill to steer money toward the emergency shelter crisis.
President Biden's campaign aides are aiming to bring attention to what they see as the most draconian immigration policies former President Donald Trump has promised to implement if elected again in 2024.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Massachusetts should reach the limit on the number of families allowed in the state's emergency shelter system by "Wednesday or Thursday," said Emergency Assistance Director Scott Rice.
Massachusetts is offering a new pilot program to quickly reimburse some school districts that are facing a big increase in transportation costs because they're busing students living in emergency shelters.
A judge is expected to rule on whether the waitlist plan can go forward on Wednesday.
Massachusetts emergency shelters for migrants are nearly full and they are days away from running out of room.
Dozens of migrants were flown from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year. A sheriff investigating the flights claims it was more than just a political stunt; he believes it was a crime.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss is calling on the Biden administration to send a Homeland Security team to Massachusetts to help with the influx of migrants.
The $5.2 million grant could be used to renovate the library's third floor, which has been closed for almost a decade
The company that won the bid to redevelop 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts is dropping out of the project, citing litigation threats.
The Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston is getting ready to host some special movie nights, featuring cult classics.
An 8-year-old girl in Milford, Massachusetts has a long road to recovery ahead of her after she was hit by a truck while crossing the street.
Law enforcement removed 115 animals from a property in Plympton, Massachusetts on Tuesday.
The company that won the bid to redevelop 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts is dropping out of the project, citing litigation threats.
Law enforcement removed 115 animals from a property in Plympton, Massachusetts on Tuesday.
An 8-year-old girl in Milford, Massachusetts has a long road to recovery ahead of her after she was hit by a truck while crossing the street.
It's officially fall in New England. Here's what to know about the current drought and its impact on fall foliage.
Boston is paying a total of $150,000 to two men who were wrongly suspected in the 1989 Charles and Carol Stuart case .
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.
Bill Nye the Science Guy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and had a special guest for the event in Celtics star Jaylen Brown.
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.
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.