To Do List: Halloween happenings and October Fest
With October in full swing, make the most of all the Halloween happenings taking place across Massachusetts this weekend!
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With October in full swing, make the most of all the Halloween happenings taking place across Massachusetts this weekend!
"Their families shouldn't have to fight for their pensions," said State Rep. Jessica Giannino of Revere.
Gen Z is flocking to clothing rental services to bump up their back-to-the-office wardrobes while saving money and the planet.
Somerville Police are looking for a person of interest after a string of home break-ins near the Tufts University campus.
Weekend weather; String of carjackings; Somerville home break-ins; School costume ban
People braved the rainy weather Sunday afternoon to visit the 18th annual Fluff Festival in Somerville.
In Massachusetts, a quasi-state agency provides funding for school construction.
We're halfway through September and this weekend has plenty of events to get into the fall spirit.
It was an uneasy return to school for some parents in Somerville, as they dropped their kids off at a building that was recently treated for asbestos.
Fatal bike crash; Somerville school re-opens; Ice cream shop closing; Tracking hurricanes; NEXT Weather forecast
Restoration crews have worked for weeks to rid the school of asbestos and get its classrooms ready for students. The first day of classes are scheduled to being in less than two weeks.
Weather warnings; body part found in shopping cart; Manhole explosions; 30 displaced in fire; School asbestos
Parents are concerned over the state of Somerville school buildings.
Weekend weather; Accused rapist free on bail; MBTA falling debris?; Red Line fire
Shoppers flocked to Christmas Tree Shops across Massachusetts Sunday to make their final trips to buy everything from holiday decor to patio furniture.
Weekend weather; Surveillance video of Somerville break-ins; Police warning about mailboxes;
Thieves have been breaking into homes through open and unlocked windows. A doorbell camera caught one suspect on video.
After failing to repay bankruptcy lenders, the Christmas Tree Shops are preparing for liquidation and store closing sales.
A Somerville man has been charged following a weekend shooting in the lobby of a Malden apartment complex.
A body was found on Route 93 south in Medford early Tuesday morning and the investigation led to long delays during rush hour.
Foodies know Somerville has a ton to offer and this week, there's a chance to sample dozens of restaurants all in one place.
Somerville Public Schools and the city of Somerville announced that Winter Hill Community School will remain closed for the rest of the school year due to safety concerns and students will resume class on Thursday, June 8, at other locations.
A Somerville elementary school is closed after chunks of concrete fell. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
A Somerville elementary school was closed Friday out of an abundance of caution after a piece of concrete crashed onto a stairwell this week.
There are a few outdoor festivals this weekend, including one celebrating the start of Pride Month.
The Patriots had a lot of issues in their second joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.
Gov. Healey is looking to set aside money for the World Cup when it comes to the Boston area in 2026.
All signs have pointed toward Stefon Diggs playing in Week 1, but the Patriots receiver is getting a bit cryptic about his status.
The man accused of shooting two people in Boston Wednesday, killing one of them, is now being held without bail.
Payton Prichard took home Sixth Man of the Year honors last season, but could be in line for a much different -- and bigger -- role with the Boston Celtics in the 2025-26 NBA season.
Market Basket went to court Thursday to ban two fired executives from company property.
Before their first game of the Little League World Series, the kids from Braintree received an encouraging message from members of the Boston Red Sox.
The man accused of shooting two people in Boston Wednesday, killing one of them, is now being held without bail.
The risk for West Nile virus is high in 10 cities and towns in Massachusetts, including Boston, public health officials say.
Falmouth health officials say an older person has contracted a rare infection from a bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" illness.
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.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
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.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
A new Gallup poll finds the percent of American adults who drink alcohol has dropped its lowest point in nearly a century.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to WBZ-TV's Jon Keller about a wide range of issues on this week's "Keller at Large."
A new poll reveals which newsmakers are popular and who isn't.
The 2024 presidential election showed neither party is "really working for the working class in a way [they] should be," said the Massachusetts AFL-CIO president.
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.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
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 Patriots had a lot of issues in their second joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.
All signs have pointed toward Stefon Diggs playing in Week 1, but the Patriots receiver is getting a bit cryptic about his status.
Payton Prichard took home Sixth Man of the Year honors last season, but could be in line for a much different -- and bigger -- role with the Boston Celtics in the 2025-26 NBA season.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a lot on his shoulders, but is determined to be a leader and team captain of the New England Patriots in his second NFL season.
Before their first game of the Little League World Series, the kids from Braintree received an encouraging message from members of the Boston Red Sox.
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.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.