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Salem's Harbor Sweets Unveils New Halloween Countdown Calendar

A chocolate shop in Salem has come out with a new product just in time for Halloween, as we hear from WBZ’s Carl Stevens in Salem.

You Can Help People Affected By Hawaiian Wildfires With 'IHeartHelpsMaui'

IHeartMedia has partnered with the American Red Cross of Hawaii to raise money for the victims of the Maui wildfires. WBZ NewsRadio's Tina Gao spoke with IHeartMedia Honolulu Program Director John Matthews.

Massachusetts Encouraging Turning Strip Malls Into Housing

Odd Creatures Populate Worcester Common In Augmented Reality Installation

An augmented reality art installation has arrived in Worcester, thanks to a local artist. WBZ’s Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Franklin Park Zoo Holds Online Auction To Name New Baby Giraffe

Boston's Franklin Park Zoo has a new baby giraffe.WBZ NewsRadio's Tina Gao tells us it is the biggest baby the zoo has ever had.

Savannah Bananas & Party Animals Meet Fans Ahead Of Brockton Baseball Game

Dunkin' has teamed up with the Savannah Bananas baseball team to add even more fun, and caffeine, to the games. And ahead of tonight’s game at Campanelli Stadium, fans got to meet players and get free coffee at a Dunkin' in Brockton. WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville reports.

'Brotox' Appointments On The Rise For Wrentham Skin Care Facility

More and more men are getting Botox injections these days. They’ve termed the growing beauty trend “Brotox.” WBZ’S Kim Tunnicliffe checked in with a skin care facility south of Boston that has seen its number of male clientele more than double since the pandemic.

Peabody Police Public Safety Camp Expands To Include Fire Department

About two dozen kids in Peabody are getting a hands-on public safety opportunity at a summer camp this week. WBZ's Shari Small checked it out.

UMass Amherst Ranked No. 1 For On-Campus Dining For 7th Year In A Row

Hopkinton Little League Coach Retires With Title Thanks To His Daughter

A Hopkinton little league coach is hanging up his cleats for good, but he's going out on top thanks to his daughter. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Fresh Veggies, Farmer Appreciation At Boston Public Market's 2nd Farm Fest

The festival wrapped up with a corn shucking contest to see which corn enthusiast can peel and tear a dozen ears of corn from Stillman's Farm in under a minute. WBZ's Jay Willett reports:

Local Businesses Ditch The Lawnmower For A Flock Of Sheep

Berklee College Of Music Celebrates Summer Camp Graduates With Concert

Shop 'Til You Drop: What You Need To Know About Tax Free Weekend

O'Brien Apologizes for "Angst" and "Confusion" At July CCC Meeting

Police Investigate Anti-Semitic Materials Distributed In West Brookfield

Earlier this week, on August 8th, West Brookfield Police began getting a number of reports from residents who had gotten a zip lock bag filled with rice and what authorities call "offensive content."

Actors Rally On Boston Common As Hollywood Strike Reaches 100 Days

Canton Bulldogs One Win From Big Dance

Everyone An All Star At Greater Boston's Title City Barbers

Massachusetts Restaurants Closing Outdoor Dining Due To Marauding Gulls

Lotto Fever Running Hot In Dorchester

Severe Weather, Flood Warnings Posted In Parts of Massachusetts and N.H.

Small Businesses Turn To Public Markets Amid High Retail Space Costs

There is no shortage of public markets in and around Boston, and these markets are proving to be a great opportunity for small businesses and shoppers alike. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

First Sighting Ever In Massachusetts For This Rare Plant

A rare plant has been found in Massachusetts for the first time. WBZ's Al Griffith reports.

Residents Navigating Construction Boom South Of Boston

A Simple Veggie Cart In Sharon Has A Heartwarming Backstory

Lots of people set up small vegetable stands with veggies they grow in their backyard, but WBZ's Suzanne Sausville stumbled upon one in Sharon that's a little extra special.

Norwell Flower Farm Is Thriving Thanks To Recent Rainfall

Last summer it was so dry, people were paying to have their lawns spray painted green. This summer, it's so wet, many lawns have root rot and mushrooms popping up everywhere. But as WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports from Norwell, this rain has been great for most flowers.

Boston Avis Workers Rally For Fair Contract Outside East Boston HQ

WBZ's Mike Macklin reports Avis employees have joined a wave of workers nationwide to register their disatisfaction.

Somerville Pizza And Sub Shop Goes Viral With New Take On Classic Meal

A Davis Square sub shop has achieved TikTok stardom thanks to a fun new sandwich. WBZ's Kyle Bray reports.

Gillette Stadium Unveils Massive New Video Board

The centerpiece of Gillette Stadium’s $250 million renovation is the new north endzone video board. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville tells us about it.

Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

165 New Massachusetts State Police Troopers Graduate In Springfield

"I deeply appreciate that you are stepping up to meet this challenge." Governor Maura Healy said during the ceremony, adding public safety is imperative to the state's success across the board.

Optimus Prime Voicer Actor Hosts Seminar With Boston Design Academy

Students at the Boston Design Academy got a special visit from a legendary voice actor Thursday. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.

Adults Flock To Big Metal Slide At Boston City After Viral Video

Have you noticed large groups of adults hanging around a playground at Boston City Hall? WBZ's Matt Shearer explains why.

Maine Lighthouse Goes Dark After Lightning Strike

Massasoit Community College To Offer Degree In Black Studies This Fall

Summer Learning With Boston Public School Students And Mayor Wu

Lemonade Anyone? At The Top Of Great Blue Hill

MassArt Launches "Visual Storytelling and Comic Arts Certificate Program"

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is launching a new course this fall that the school says will "meet the demands of Boston's burgeoning comic arts scene."

Gov. Maura Healey, Transit Union Tout New 4-Year Labor Agreement With MBTA

Gov. Maura Healey, along with transportation officials and the leaders of the MBTA's largest union, announced the details of a new four-year labor agreement. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

North Shore Program Helping Families Prepare For Upcoming School Year

Incandescent Bulb Ban Now In Effect

More Than A Billion Bucks Up For Grabs Tonight

Rehabilitated Cape Cod Turtles Released Back To Sea

Blue Line Riders Happy With Service During Sumner Tunnel Shutdown

The weeks-long Sumner Tunnel shutdown is around its halfway point and so far riders that have been taking the Blue Line during the shutdown are happy with service. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Weather Change Brings Breath Of Fresh Air

Puerto Rican Festival Celebrates Boricua Heritage In The Heart Of Boston

Thousands lined the streets of Boston today for the annual Puerto Rican parade. As WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville reports, it went from Copley Square to City Hall Plaza for the Puerto Rican Festival.

Lowell Folk Festival Wraps Up Another Year

In Lowell, it's time to party on a global scale. WBZ's Shari Small has more.

Vice President Kamala Harris Headlines NAACP Convention's Saturday

For the first time in 41 years, the NAACP National Convention is taking place in Boston. WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville spoke to people at the convention center about the issues they want addressed this weekend.