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Somerville Gym Balancing Strength Through Softness

New Petition Seeks To Ban Leaf Blowers Year-Round In Marblehead

Currently, gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in the summer in Marblehead, Mass., but some residents are petitioning the city to implement a year-round ban because of noise pollution among other reasons. WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel reports.

Brockton Officials Consider Adding More Public Bathrooms To Help Homeless

Brockton city officials say they are considering adding more public restrooms in downtown to help the homeless population. WBZ NewsRadio’s Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Salem Pushes For Automated Traffic Camera Enforcement For Student Safety

The Salem City Council sent a resolution to the State House asking for Mass. lawmakers to allow the city to implement automated traffic violation enforcement tools, which they argue will help improve road safety especially in school zones and around school buses. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Brookline Select Board Votes To Increase Parking Meter Prices

On Tuesday, Brookline's Select Board unanimously voted to increase parking meter prices to $2 across the board. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports.

In D.C. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Speaks On Roxbury Walgreens Closure

In Washington, D.C., Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley criticized the recent closure of the Warren Street Walgreens in Roxbury, highlighting the series of pharmacy closures in Massachusetts affecting primarily Black and brown communities. WBZ NewsRadio's Jim MacKay reports.

Climate Activists Sound The Alarm On Climate Change At Beacon Hill

Holocaust Display At Foxboro School Represents Hope, Kindness

Feds Charge Mass. State Troopers In Bribery Scheme

"Love Me Don't": Salem Tour Appeals To The Dark Side Of Relationships

Gov. Healey Says State Overflow Emergency Housing Site Ready Soon

State's Highest Court Rules Trump Ballot Bid 'Too Soon'

Salem Is Looking To Eliminate Parking Challenges Before Next Halloween Season

Foxboro Teen Is Looking To Become Very Involved In His Community By Running For Office

McAuliffe Space Center Reopens At Framingham State University To Honor Late Teacher

Methuen Library Works With Local Non-Profit To Help Improve Digital Literacy

Marblehead Museum Unveils Letter Written By George Washington

A small museum in Marblehead is the proud owner of a significant piece of history. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Patriots Nation Set To Be Watching Another Super Bowl

Another Winter Storm Makes For A Messy Commute

The Chocolate Expo Scrumptiously Takes Over Wilmington Shriners Auditorium

Chocolate fanatics find themselves a slice of heaven, and possibly a slice of chocolate cake. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel has more from The Chocolate Expo in Wilmington.

Work Up A Sweat In The Pop-Up Sauna At Boston City Hall Plaza

They’re popular in Scandinavia and now there’s one at City Hall Plaza. A public sauna that’s open Friday through Sunday till March 3rd. WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville reports.

Running Community Gets In Step At The Boston Run Show

There’s a lot more to do at this weekend’s Boston Run Show at the Hynes Convention Center than shop for sneakers. As WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville reports, there are more than 100 vendors.

Rep. Stephen Lynch: Steward Health Care Wants Out Of Massachusetts

The days appear to be numbered for Steward Health Care's presence in Massachusetts. WBZ's Nichole Davis has more on what the company told members of the state's congressional delegation.

Mass Audubon's "Superbowl of Birding" Returns This Weekend

Some of the most skilled and experienced birdwatchers from Massachusetts and New Hampshire will fan out around the North Shore and Seacoast region Saturday, competing in the annual "Superbowl of Birding" hosted by the Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Learning Center. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports.

Newton Students Support Their Striking Teachers At Newton City Hall Rally

Teachers in Newton are on day six of a strike with no immediate end in sight. WBZ's James Rojas says many students are rallying in support of their teachers.

Salisbury Social Media Group Connects Kids With Used Sports Equipment

"Pass it Along: Salisbury Sports Gear" is the new Facebook group that started this week, and it's helping families who struggle to pay for sports gear connect with people who want to donate their old equipment for free. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports.

Quincy Chef And Owner Of Rubato Named Semifinalist For Culinary Award

Laurence Louie, chef and owner of Quincy restaurant Rubato, has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northeast. WBZ’s Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

"Immortal" Seaport Pothole Mystery Finally Unraveled, Hole Fixed

The MBTA shared a photo of the massive hole being fixed on Friday. A look at the Assessor's Office map showed the T owns a tiny strip of road at the end of the street. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel has more:

Phil Bissell, Creator Of Patriots' 'Pat Patriot' Logo, Dies At 97

Call Of Duty Tournament Draws Thousands to MGM Music Hall

I-495 Is Most Dangerous Highway In Mass., According To New Study

In a study from Car Insurance Comparison, I-495 is listed as the most dangerous highway in Mass., with nine fatalities per year on average. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Faneuil Branch Of Boston Public Library Reopens After $14 Mil Renovation

The Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library celebrated its reopening on Thursday after over three years of being closed due to a multimillion dollar renovation. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel reports.

Andover Man Helps Stop Drug Overdoses With Life Saver Alert Alarm

John King, from Andover, created a life-saving alarm system that helps to prevent drug overdoses across the country. WBZ NewsRadio's Madison Rogers reports.

Steward Health Care's Carney Hospital Faces Financial Struggles, Closure

Carney Hospital in Dorchester might be closing down soon due to their owner's, Steward Health Care, financial struggles. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas spoke with residents about their concerns.

Foxborough High School Officials Begin To Take Steps To Replace Logo

Foxborough High School's principal proposed a plan this week to replace the school's Native American logo, which has caused controversy. WBZ NewsRadio's Chris Fama reports.

Mass. Wildlife Asks People Report Sightings Of Bald Eagles Carrying Sticks

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is asking residents to report any sightings of bald eagles carrying sticks this winter, which is the bird's season to collect materials for their nests. WBZ NewsRadio's Jim MacKay reports.

Mayor Wu Pushes For One Price For All Boston Commuter Rail Stops

Mayor Michelle Wu spoke in front of legislature's Transportation Committee, pushing for MBTA Commuter Rail stops to be more equitably priced. WBZ’s Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

'Element' Revitalizes Flash's Cocktails Location With Video Production

IUE-CWA Local 201 Protests Outside Rep. Moulton's Office For Job Security

A Park In Boston's South End That Brings Lots Of Four Legged Visitors

Lowell High School Will Take Phones Away In The Classroom Next Week.

Lowell High School is the latest school to combat teen phone usage in the classroom, causing pushback from many students.

New England Restaurants Earn Top Rankings On Yelp.

Three New England restaurants have ranked high up on Yelp's Top 100 list of eateries for 2024. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel reports.

Boston Has Been Ranked As One Of The Most Walkable Cities In The U.S.

In a new study, Boston nears the top of the list for one of the most walkable cities in the U.S.. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Eric Trump On His Father's Likely Victory In The N.H. Primary

Eric Trump, son of Former President Donald Trump, speaks to WBZ's Mike Macklin on why he believes his father will pull off a victory in the state.

Family Behind Randolph, Mass., Event Hall Lombardo's Pivot To Catering

Lombardo's event hall in Randolph, Mass., is closing, but the family behind the space are transitioning to catering as a hospitality company. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel reports.

What Are Key Issues For NH Voters In First-In-The-Nation Primary?

WBZ's James Rojas spoke with New Hampshire residents about the most pressing issues facing the country as the first primary in the 2024 presidential race begins.

Boston Athenaeum Hosts 'Make Your Own Museum' Community Art Project

One of the oldest independent libraries in the country is offering visitors a chance to explore their creativity in a new program. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Musical Bikes Part Of Downtown's 'WINTERACTIVE' Art Display

Musical bikes and other art displays and interactive installations make up the "WINTERACTIVE" art experience in downtown Boston. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

New Hampshire Residents Head To The Polls And Speak On Today's Primary

It's the first-in-the-nation presidential primary today in New Hampshire. WBZ's James Rojas spoke with voters in Manchester, N.H.

Mass. Ballot Law Commission Allows Trump's Name On Ballot Despite Challenge

On Monday, the Mass. Ballot Law Commission ruled that Former President Donald Trump can remain on the state's ballot. WBZ's Jim MacKay (@JimMacKayOnAir) reports.