Worcester Asks Residents Not To Go Trick-Or-Treating Door-To-Door This Year
The decision was reached partially because of the city's designation as being at higher risk for transmission of the coronavirus.
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The decision was reached partially because of the city's designation as being at higher risk for transmission of the coronavirus.
She alleges that two police officers pinned her 10-year-old autistic son to the ground with their knees on his neck and legs and broke a bone in his arm.
While local Covid-19 numbers remained under control this summer, it gave the UMass Memorial team time to catch up in building a stockpile for a potential fall surge.
Worcester is one of six communities that just spiked into the high-risk red zone on the state's color-coded map of virus rates.
A Worcester man was hurt Friday afternoon when he crashed a rented Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) into a bridge abutment.
Investigators stopped the search at 85 Harding Street, and evacuated the building when they found what looked like bomb-making materials in the apartment.
A group of students and parents is worried about the air inside of school buildings and how poor circulation could help spread the coronavirus.
City officials said they believe that those who tested positive were people who attended the parties or had close contact with someone who did.
A UMass Memorial doctor who nearly died from the coronavirus is crediting convalescent plasma with saving his life.
Holy Cross is urging anyone who was at the party to get tested right away.
The start of Nili Amir's medical career is happening at the very same place she began her life: UMass Memorial in Worcester.
A large fire on the 1000 block of Main Street in Worcester shut down parts of the street midday on Tuesday.
Red Sox fans have some new gear to pick up.
The Worcester Public Schools system will start the 2020-2021 school year with full remote learning, after a school committee vote Thursday night.
Clark University is moving forward with a plan to reopen its campus, despite a student petition which has gathered hundreds of signatures.
The final beam was lifted into place at Polar Park, future home of the Worcester Red Sox.
Holy Cross students woke up Monday morning to the news that their fall 2020 semester will be shifting to remote online learning because of the coronavirus.
Worcester is favoring a remote start while Boston hasn't released a plan yet.
A 32-year-old Worcester man drowned in Lake Quinsigamond Wednesday afternoon.
Jacob Grice faces multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon, and Amber Gravel is charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
The state is threatening to terminate three nursing homes from the MassHealth program for failures during the pandemic.
Police in Worcester said a Boston man died after a shooting early Monday.
Worcester Police said the man was on the sidewalk of Lincoln Street when he was hit.
Polar got its start in Worcester in 1882.
The March of Dimes Central Massachusetts has figured out a way to help mothers, babies and front-line workers.
Police in Brockton are investigating two weekend shootings, including one that left a 14-year-old hospitalized.
Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski with another perfect pass on Sunday, which has the future Hall of Fame quarterback wondering if he and the tight end should get back on the football field for one final season.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
Stanford running back Micah Ford rushed for a career-high 157 yards and a touchdown, and the Cardinals gave interim head coach Frank Reich his first collegiate win, beating Boston College 30-20.
The New England Patriots will pay a visit to the Miami Dolphins for a Week 2 clash at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Police in Brockton are investigating two weekend shootings, including one that left a 14-year-old hospitalized.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Kelly Garrity of Politico and Gin Dumcius of Massterlist.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
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.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
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.
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.
Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski with another perfect pass on Sunday, which has the future Hall of Fame quarterback wondering if he and the tight end should get back on the football field for one final season.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
Stanford running back Micah Ford rushed for a career-high 157 yards and a touchdown, and the Cardinals gave interim head coach Frank Reich his first collegiate win, beating Boston College 30-20.
The New England Patriots will pay a visit to the Miami Dolphins for a Week 2 clash at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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.