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To Merge Or Not To Merge: Boston Drivers Weigh-In On Cutting The Line
October 06, 2023 16:42 - 43 seconds - 668 KBWBZ's James Rojas asks Boston residents how they feel about last-second merging. Many drivers say don't expect to get away with skipping the line.
Experts Forecast A Rough New England Winter Ahead
October 06, 2023 15:44 - 45 seconds - 1.7 MBWBZ NewsRadio's Chris Fama reports.
Roxbury's 'Best Bees Co.' Rolls Out AI-Powered 'Smart Hive'
October 06, 2023 14:35 - 48 seconds - 736 KBA Roxbury-based company is growing its nationwide network and leveling up tech ... for bees. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports
Roxbury's 'Best Bees Co.' Rolls Out AI-Powered 'Smart Hive'
October 06, 2023 14:35 - 48 seconds - 736 KBA Roxbury-based company is growing its nationwide network and leveling up tech ... for bees. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports
USGA: The Country Club In Brookline To Host Four Major Championships
October 05, 2023 15:31 - 44 seconds - 685 KBThe Country Club in Brookline is setting out to crown more champions. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.
The 'Loch Fresh Monster' of Cambridge Is Nothing More Than Driftwood
October 05, 2023 15:29 - 50 seconds - 766 KB"And when a driftwood log gets caught up in these bubbles, it creates the perfect illusion." Ranger Tim Puopolo told WBZ's James Rojas. Mystery solved.
TD Garden Creates Inclusive Experience For Fans With Sensory Needs
October 05, 2023 12:26 - 31 seconds - 479 KBThrough a new partnership with KultureCity, the TD Garden is now offering an inclusive experience for those with specific sensory needs and invisible disabilities.
Fifth-Grader Makes Pitch For Official Amphibian
October 05, 2023 11:11 - 50 seconds - 774 KBA fifth grade student from Southborough is steering the effort to make the blue-spotted salamander the official amphibian of Massachusetts.
Persistent Racial Inequities In Maternal Health Unveiled In New BPHC Report
October 05, 2023 10:59 - 33 seconds - 512 KBThe Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has released it's latest Maternal and Infant Health Report, highlighting several racial inequities within the City of Boston.
Foxborough School Committee Voting Tuesday On Native American Mascot Change
October 03, 2023 21:34 - 42 seconds - 649 KBAfter months of debate, the Foxborough School Committee is set to vote Tuesday night on whether or not to change their Native American mascot.
The Arc Of Massachusetts: The Milorin Family's Story
October 03, 2023 19:53 - 1 minute - 454 KBShortly after emigrating from Haiti to the U.S., Henry and Evelyne Milorin’s son started regressing. They didn’t get an official autism diagnosis until he was 7. The Arc of Massachusetts helped the family advocate and find resources. WBZ NewsRadio's Shari Small reports.
Wakefield Way: Boston Searches For Ways To Honor Legendary Red Sox Pitcher
October 03, 2023 18:25 - 41 seconds - 1.55 MBAt a press conference on Tuesday, Mayor Michelle Wu entertained ideas for how to honor Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield, including potentially changing the name of a street outside Fenway Park.
Beach Lovers Enjoy One Last Day On The Water Before Falling Into Autumn
October 03, 2023 17:48 - 38 seconds - 582 KBWith temperatures reaching the 80s on Tuesday, many Mass. residents are taking advantage of one last day at the beach.
Watch Your Step: Illegal Fox Traps Found In Arlington, Mass.
October 03, 2023 17:00 - 49 seconds - 1.87 MBArlington, Mass. residents are concerned for children and pets after seeing foxes caught in illegal traps.
Milton Library Participates In National Banned Books Week
October 02, 2023 23:12 - 48 seconds - 750 KBMilton Library is one of 76 libraries in Mass. participating in National Banned Books Week, shedding light on books censored in other states.
Christmas Comes Early: Holiday Decor Already Arriving At Mass. Stores
October 02, 2023 21:58 - 49 seconds - 756 KBEven though we haven't reached Halloween, some major retail stores have already started putting Christmas items on their shelves.
Local Pilot Sets New Transcontinental Speed Record With Homemade Aircraft
October 02, 2023 20:04 - 49 seconds - 754 KBLocal pilot Stephen Coleman set a new transcontinental speed record with his single-engine aircraft, flying to and from California.
Bus Shortage: Framingham Parents Hope Town Adopts New Philadelphia Program
October 02, 2023 19:18 - 44 seconds - 1.66 MBA new program in Philadelphia, Penn. pays parents to drive their kids to school and Framingham, Mass. parents hope the town adopts this policy.
New Hampshire Fish And Game Warn Fall Foliage Lovers Of Moose Collisions
October 02, 2023 18:42 - 35 seconds - 543 KBNew Hampshire Fish and Game warn travelers of moose accidents while admiring beautiful autumn foliage.
'Appetite For Construction': Winchester House Goes Big For ‘Spooky’ Season
October 02, 2023 17:45 - 50 seconds - 776 KBWinchester resident Jon Swan takes Halloween decorations to the next level with a Guns N' Roses-themed army of the dead.
'Seasoned' Veterans And New Residents Embrace New England Fall Weather
October 02, 2023 17:04 - 45 seconds - 691 KBAfter last week's colder temperatures, New England weather lives up to its unpredictable nature with temperatures returning to the 70s and 80s.
Golden Ticket: Monday Powerball Jackpot Estimated At Over $1 Billion
October 02, 2023 16:27 - 38 seconds - 1.42 MBThe Powerball jackpot Monday night will be the 9th largest lottery payout of all time if someone picks the lucky numbers.
Two Dogs Marry To Raise Money For Local Organizations
October 01, 2023 18:40 - 1 minute - 2.49 MBA 10-year-old Shih Tzu and a 7-year-old Chihuahua Terrier got married on Saturday to raise money for the Lakeville Council on Aging and the Lakeville Animal Shelter.
35th Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Raises Money For Cancer Research
October 01, 2023 17:58 - 50 seconds - 776 KBThousands of people walked in the 35th Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk to try to raise $9 million for cancer research.
Belmont Wild Leads Protest Against Belmont Hill School New Parking Lot
September 30, 2023 22:01 - 53 seconds - 824 KBBelmont Wild and Belmont residents gathered outside Belmont Hill School on Saturday morning to protest a new parking lot that requires cutting down woodland areas. WBZ NewsRadio's Shari Small reports.
Several Hundred Gather To Support Fellow Armenians After Mass Exodus
September 30, 2023 19:08 - 50 seconds - 1.89 MBHundreds of local Armenians joined together in prayer at the Armenian Heritage Park on Saturday morning, after more than 100,000 Armenians fled Azerbaijan to escape genocide.
MassRobotics Hosts 6th Annual Robot Block Party In The Seaport
September 30, 2023 18:14 - 58 seconds - 2.21 MBDancing robots and walking robotic dogs walked the streets of the Seaport to kick off MassRobotics 6th Annual Robot Block Party.
Zoo New England Collects Old Cell Phones To Save Gorillas
September 30, 2023 14:01 - 50 seconds - 1.9 MBZoo New England set up donation boxes to collect old devices and extract coltan, a mineral mined in gorilla habitats.
IFAW Experts Rescue And Release Two Dolphins Off Cape Cod
September 29, 2023 21:07 - 45 seconds - 703 KBThe International Fund for Animal Warfare says it quickly mobilized this week to save some stranded dolphins struggling off the coast of Wellfleet. WBZ's Nichole Davis has more on the rescue.
Barrett's Haunted Mansion Scaring Visitors In Its 32nd Year
September 29, 2023 20:26 - 52 seconds - 797 KBA popular haunted house on the South Shore is opening this weekend, just in time for spooky season. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe got a preview.
Local, State Officials Address Plum Island Erosion With Experts & Residents
September 29, 2023 19:14 - 46 seconds - 714 KBRepresentatives of Massachusetts' congressional delegation met with state and local officials on the North Shore today looking for a way to save Plum Island. WBZ's Kendall Buhl has more.
Staff At Somerville's Rosebud Diner Blindsided Over Major Changes
September 29, 2023 16:20 - 49 seconds - 761 KBBig changes are coming to the historic Rosebud Diner in Somerville. WBZ's James Rojas however says the staff feels blindsided by the shakeup.
Jamaica Plain Neighbors Fight To Save 150+ Year Old Oak Tree
September 29, 2023 15:27 - 51 seconds - 792 KBNeighbors in Jamaica Plain are mounting a passionate defense over plans to tear down an old oak tree on the site of new housing. WBZ'S Madison Rogers reports. -- The BPDA now tells us, "when it came to [their] attention the project was proceeding with a revised plan that hadn't been approved, [they] immediately requested revised plans. Those plans are currently under review." We've reached out to the developer for comment, but haven't heard back.
Steamship Authority Proposes Price Increase For Vehicle Rates In 2024
September 29, 2023 11:48 - 35 seconds - 548 KBAccording to budget documents from the SSA, the increase is due in part to growing maintenance costs, which the SSA expects to grow by more than $3 million in 2024.
A Different Kind Of Senior Prom At North Reading Country Club
September 28, 2023 15:19 - 46 seconds - 448 KBThere was a unique “Senior Prom” in North Reading. WBZ’s Carl Stevens reports.
New 3D Short Film Showing At The New Bedford Whaling Museum
September 28, 2023 12:59 - 38 seconds - 582 KBTall Ships Returning To Boston In 2026
September 27, 2023 23:51 - 50 seconds - 774 KBNorth Easton Candy Store's Sweet And Tangy Fall Treats Going Fast
September 27, 2023 22:23 - 49 seconds - 765 KBRed Sox Fans Disappointed, Hoping For Better Days
September 27, 2023 20:46 - 47 seconds - 1.79 MBLocal Car Dealerships Gearing Up For UAW Strike Impacts
September 27, 2023 17:49 - 51 seconds - 788 KBEversource Builds Bat Boxes For Declining Population On National Seashore
September 27, 2023 15:49 - 48 seconds - 744 KBVolunteers Needed For Salem Book Buddy Program
September 27, 2023 15:25 - 47 seconds - 733 KBSeveral Taunton Police Officers Injured Following Knife Attack
September 27, 2023 12:28 - 30 seconds - 458 KBDriver Charged In Deadly Hingham Apple Store Crash Has Bail Revoked
September 26, 2023 21:37 - 46 seconds - 719 KBPlymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said a judge revoked Bradley Rein's bail for 60 days after he allegedly failed to charge his GPS tracking bracelet. WBZ's Nichole Davis has more:
The Arc of Massachusetts: Jonathan Gardner’s Story
September 26, 2023 20:21 - 1 minute - 430 KBJonathan Gardner had difficulty communicating with medical staff, and believes that delayed his cancer diagnosis. Now, he’s using his story to advise medical and nursing students. WBZ NewsRadio's Shari Small reports.
Celebrating Lynn: Local Professor Designs Line Of Lynn T-Shirts
September 26, 2023 14:58 - 45 seconds - 434 KBPower Plant Malfunction Causes Saugus 'Big Boom'
September 26, 2023 11:27 - 37 seconds - 575 KBCambridge Science Festival Kicks Off With Pop-Up #IfThenSheCan Exhibit
September 25, 2023 23:27 - 50 seconds - 1.9 MBThe Cambridge Science Festival started the festivities Monday by displaying 30 life-sized, 3D printed statues of women in science, technology, engineering and math.
Dedham Westwood Water District Calls On Residents To Check Their Pipes
September 25, 2023 21:27 - 51 seconds - 792 KBThe Dedham Westwood Water District launched their Water Service Line Inventory Project, asking customers to check their pipes.
Not Your Typical Vending Machine: Dedham Unveils New Kayak Rental Station
September 25, 2023 20:10 - 48 seconds - 741 KBDedham, Mass. Parks and Recreation Department partner with rent.fun to provide a kayak rental station for the Charles River.