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In Duxbury, Some Take Cold Plunge After Hot Sauna At Island Creek Oysters

Participants got to try the Nordic Cycle at an event over the weekend in Duxbury held by Island Creek Oysters and Saltwater Soul Sauna. WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel reports.

Problems With The Steamship Authority Website Keep People Waiting

The Steamship Authority is asking patrons to hold off on booking their summer getaways for now as they address some key technical problems with their online reservation system.

Milton Academy Students Create 'StockSense' App To Improve Financial Literacy

Schools in Newton Are Closed Again as Teachers Strike Continues.

A Respite Today Then More Stormy Weather Ahead

A Soup-er Good Time: Somerville Hosts First Ever Soupfest

Between the nine restaurants taking part, there were all kinds of hot liquid meals— everything from dessert to kimchi soups. WBZ's Jay Willett reports.

Newton Teachers, Supporters Rally At Newton City Hall On Day 3 Of Strike

As the Newton Teachers Association negotiates with the mayor and the school committee, nearly 100 teachers and their supporters are rallying in front of city hall, on day three of their strike. WBZ’s Suzanne Sausvile reports.

Third Annual "Gloucester's So Salty" Festival Takes Over Cape Ann Museum

The So Salty events in Gloucester came to be during the Omicron surge as a way to keep community spirit alive despite the cold and COVID. Now, WBZ's Jay Willett tells us it's only grown since.

Childcare Advocates React To Healey's Funding Promises

Childcare advocates responded to Gov. Maura Healey’s promise to increase support for childcare programs in her new budget plan. WBZ NewsRadio's Mike Macklin reports.

EverybodyFights Gym's Seaport Grand Opening Raises Money For Community

Everybody Fights had their grand opening of the Seaport location on Jan. 20, and proceeds from the event will support the community-based organization Camp Harbor View. WBZ NewsRadio's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Somerville's Dearly Studio Provides 'Micro Wedding' Event Space

In Somerville, Mass., the company Dearly Studio is providing couples with a small event space for people who want a "micro wedding." WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

American Heritage Museum In Hudson, Mass. Unveils Nazi Railroad Car Exhibit

On Jan. 19, the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Mass. unveiled a new addition to their Holocaust exhibit: a railroad car used to transport Jewish people to concentration camps in Nazi Germany.

A new exhibit at the Museum of Science on the climate crisis

WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe checked out a new, hands on exhibit that educates people on the impending climate crisis.

Milan Lucic Is Headed Back To Court To Face Trial In February

Bruins Forward Milan Lucic is facing a trial by jury next month for allegedly assaulting his wife last November. WBZ Newsradio's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

"The Miniature Version Of The Isabella Heist": Local Art Stolen In Somerville

There's been an art heist in Somerville. WBZ NewsRadio's Madison Rogers reports.

Art Stolen Off Somerville Fence In 'Gardner-Museum-Style' Heist

Somerville artists have a heist on their hands. WBZ NewsRadio's Madison Rogers reports.

Newton Teachers Vote To Strike; Schools Closed On Friday

No school today in the city of Newton, with teachers poised to go on strike. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Despite Winter Weather, Foragers Explore Wilderness Like Middlesex Fells

At Middlesex Fells Reservation, a forager spoke to WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel about braving the frigid temperatures and finding hidden gems in the wintry forest.

BPS Receives $37.8 Million Grant To Expand EMK Academy For Health Careers

On Wednesday, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a $37.8 million grant for the Edward M. Kennedy Academy, which will help the school to expand their health career training among other benefits.

New Hampshire Voters Are Ready To Head To The Polls For Tuesday's Primary

Suffolk County DA Says Boston Had Record-Low Murder Rate In 2023

The Suffolk County District Attorney reported that Boston had a record-low number of homicides in 2023 along with a decrease in fatal and non-fatal shootings. WBZ's Jim MacKay (@JimMacKayOnAir) reports.

Electric Vehicles And Cold Winter Temperatures May Not Be The Best Combo

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Lost WWII Letter Has Been Returned To Its Owner

WBZ's James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.

Gov. Healey Expands Funding For State's Pre-K Financial Support Program

In an announcement on Tuesday, Gov. Maura Healey unveiled her administration’s new "Gateway to Pre-K" plan to increase eligibility for child care financial assistance.

Urbanity Dance, A Non-Profit Dance Company, Reopens After Flooding

Urbanity Dance, a community dance center in the South End, reopened its doors on Jan. 14 after being forced to close due to last summer's flooding.

Aroma Joe's Celebrates 'Bean-iversary' By Giving Out Free Coffee

Lawrence Akers Named Springfield Police Dept.'s First Black Superintendent

Lawrence Akers was named the new Springfield Police Superintendent and the department’s first Black superintendent in an announcement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Cambridge Residents React To Tuesday's Snow Storm

Boston residents woke up to another snow storm Tuesday morning. WBZ's James Rojas spoke with people in Cambridge about how they feel about today's storm.

Hundreds Gather For Boston's Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Breakfast

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Cinema For All: Belmont World Film Fest Comes To Greater Boston

The multi-day festival brings inclusive film screenings to Greater Boston with multiple languages including American Sign Language (ASL). WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel reports.

Cambridge Rally Calls To Free Hostages In Gaza On 100th Day Of Captivity

A large chunk of Boston's Jewish community gathers in Cambridge with a message: Free the hostages in Gaza. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel was there.

USS Constitution Museum Promotes Accessibility On Sensory-Friendly Sundays

It's "Sensory-Friendly Sunday" at the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville explains.

Non-Profit Looks To Return Lost WWII Letter To Rightful Owner

A man is on a mission to reunite a lost letter from World War II with its rightful owners. WBZ's James Rojas tells us the mystery begins in Kansas.

Report: Jerod Mayo Hired As New Patriots Head Coach, Belichick Successor

After decades of Bill Belichick at the helm, it appears the Patriots have a new head coach. Linebackers coach Jerod Mayo is reportedly moving into the driver’s seat. WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville spoke with fans at Gillette.

Hampton, N.H., Cleans Up Debris Left Behind By Storm

FDA Issues Warning On Scallops Illegally Harvested In Northern Mass.

Cyclists Using Bluebikes Face Winter Storm Conditions

Patriots Fans React To Bill Belichick Leaving After 24 Seasons

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots announced they are parting ways. WBZ's Kyle Bray spoke with fans about the split.

Clowning Around: Inflatable Heads Pop Up In Boston Theater District Alley

New art installations in Downtown Boston are turning a lot of heads and starting a lot of conversations. WBZ's James Rojas is in the theater district where something funny is happening.

Dog Owners On Alert In Boston's Largest Dog Park After Finding Raisins

Passengers Happy To Stay Grounded As High Winds Cause Delays At Logan

Saugus Looking To Crack Down On Illegal Dumping Behind Square One Mall

Can technology cut down on illegal dumping? The Town of Saugus hopes so. WBZ's James Rojas is there with more.

South Shore Avoids Extreme Damage From Two Winter Storms

South Shore residents, including those around Plymouth Harbor, gave their reactions to the two winter storms that have swept Massachusetts over the past week, reports WBZ's Jim MacKay (@JimMacKayOnAir).

Five Iron Golf Keeps Swinging Through The Winter

'Voices of Resilience' Exhibit About Opioid Crisis Opens At State House

“Voices of Resilience” exhibit opened Jan. 9 at the Massachusetts State House. It focuses on how communities across Mass. have been impacted by the opioid crisis, reports WBZ's Carl Stevens (@CarlWBZ).

Christmas Tree Shops Items Are Up For Auction

When the Massachusetts based Christmas Tree Shops went of business last year, many New Englanders were sad to see it go. Now, items from a location in Shrewsbury are being auctioned off. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports:

North Shore Waitresses Shocked By Big Tip Left By A Known Peloton Group

Two waitresses at Red's Kitchen and Tavern in Peabody were shocked when they were handed a nearly $7,200 tip by a table of 40 people. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Haverhill Public Works Dept. Prepares For Flooding Ahead Of Storms

The Public Works Department in Haverhill, Mass. spoke about their flood preparations for the upcoming storm, WBZ NewsRadio's Shari Small reports.

Cambridge 'Backward' Bench Creating Attention, Discussion

Mass. COVID-19 Levels At Two-Year High Following Holiday Season