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Salem Walking Tour Ranked #1 Cultural & Historical Tour In U.S.

Salem is home to the best cultural and historical tour in the nation. WBZ's James Rojas is there with more.

Spring Break Boat Build: Lynn Students Make Rowboat From Scratch

WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Winthrop Crossing Guard Gets Thank You Gift At School Year's End

A Winthrop crossing guard has a new appreciation for his job after what a couple of fifth graders did on the last day of school. WBZ’s Carl Stevens reports.

RMV Announces Plans To Support Undocumented Immigrants Getting Licenses

On July 1, a long-debated law will go into effect in Massachusetts allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses. Advocates and state officials gathered together to celebrate and lay out a game plan today. WBZ's Madison Rogers was there.

Natick Will Hang Progress Pride Flag Outside School Buildings Year-Round

Starting this month, a Metrowest school district will be displaying a message of inclusion outside of all of its education centers. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Henry David Thoreau: Writer, Thinker...Yogi?

The famous Massachusetts 19th Century thinker was deeply influenced by classical yoga texts, like the Bhagavad-Gita. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel has more:

Boston-Based Cocktail Mix Company 'Simple Sips' Is Bubbling Up

A locally-based cocktail mixer company is making strides and could be coming to a store near you. WBZ's Madison Rogers met with the founder of "Simple Sips."

Writer's Guild Protest Takes Shape At Netflix Production On Cape Cod

WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

New England Aquarium Introduces 'Bray' Into African Penguin Exhibit

"Bray" splashed into the water Wednesday morning to join 40 other African penguins in the colony, including her 41-year-old great grandmother. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Iconic Marblehead Watering Hole Searches For Stolen Sign

The sign went missing off the Rip Tide Lounge in Marblehead earlier in June, and the owners want it back before they sell the place. They're offering a $500 credit. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more:

As Summer Solstice Arrives, Blame El Nino For Unsettled Weather Pattern

'Everything Must Go' At Beloved Acton Clothing Store

Released Court Docs Provide Details On What Happened To Harmony Montgomery

Adam Montgomery was charged with second-degree murder in the state of New Hampshire. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Sharing Gift Of Local Music: 'Rock Box' Takes Its Place In Allston

An old abandoned newspaper vending machine has a new purpose in life: sharing the gift of local music. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Suspected South Boston Overdose Turns Into 'House Of Horrors' Investigation

Boston Artist Creates 'Gateway To Infinity' To Celebrate Summer Solstice

"Gateway to Infinity" is a called a horizontal or anti-monument, something that's intended to be walked all over. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

'Braintree Train, Braintree,' The Motormen & Voices Behind MBTA's Red Line

"Next stop Davis Square— Braintree train! Braintree!" WBZ's Jay Willett reports.

South End Neighbors On High Alert Over Aggressive Raccoon

Some South End residents are on the lookout for a troublemaking trash panda. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Coast Guard Boston: 96 Hours Of Oxygen On Board Titanic Tourist Sub

The Coast Guard is racing against the clock to find the submersible. Air Force planes searched overnight in a desperate bid to find the vessel and its five crewmembers. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

Teenage Girl In Critical Condition After Being Hit By A Vehicle In Chelsea

Police got reports that a 14-year-old from Everett was walking in Chelsea's Beacham Street cannabis dispensary parking lot when she was hit by a car just after 8 p.m. on Sunday. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports:

Swimmers Take On Boston Harbor To Honor Navy SEAL Fallen Warriors

The 5K swim kicked off the 5th annual Boston Frogman Swim on Sunday morning. Over 30 Gold Star Navy SEAL members were in attendance either in the water or cheering on the swimmers. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Crews Are At Buzzards Bay At The Scene Of A Mile Long Oil Spill

Crews are at Buzzards Bay "assessing an oil sheen" that they discovered on Sunday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard Northeast confirmed to WBZ's Tim Dunn.

Suffolk University Poll: Voters Are Now More Supportive Of Abortion Access

A new Suffolk University poll shows that almost a quarter of voters have become more supportive of abortion access since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade nearly a year ago. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

The "World's Biggest Bounce House" Is Back In Boston

The "World's Biggest Bounce House" will be at the Topsfield Fairground for the public to enjoy starting this weekend. WBZ'S James Rojas reports:

Middleboro Parents Billed For Children's Destructive Behavior At School

Some students at Nichols Middle School in Middleborough have been doing so much damage to the school that parents are receiving invoices to pay for the damages caused by their children. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports:

Man Wanted For Brockton Murder Is Arrested After Chase, Crash In Raynham

Immersive Gamebox Brings Interactive Arcade Fun To Natick Mall

The Bay State's first location of Immersive Gamebox opened last Friday in Natick. WBZ's Madison Rogers take us there.

Boston City Council President Ed Flynn Furious Over Proposed Budget Cuts

A deeply divided Boston City Council has sent Mayor Michelle Wu a city budget that includes what City Council President Ed Flynn says are devastating cuts to critically important departments, including public safety and veterans services. WBZ's Mike Macklin has more.

New Prudential Tower Observation Deck Opens To Public

The brand-new attraction replaces "Top of the Hub" and the Skywalk Observatory, which shuttered for good in 2020. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

Lighthouse Turnover: Plymouth's Gurnet Light Part Of Free Federal Giveaway

The 34-foot-tall Gurnet Light is one of six the federal government is giving out for free to non-profits who promise to preserve them. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

Civil Rights, Reproductive Care Coalition Supporting Location Data Bill

There's a new bill going around Beacon Hill that hopes to stop data brokers from taking your private information and selling it to the highest bidder. WBZ's Nichole Davis has more.

Boston Firefighters Visit Great Boston Fire Exhibit At Athenaeum

The Boston Athenaeum got some visitors from the Boston Fire Department today, including the Commissioner. WBZ’s Carl Stevens explains why.

Embrace Ideas Festival Kicks Off Juneteenth Celebration In Boston

Dozens of residents and local and state officials gathered on the Boston Common today, to kick off the Juneteenth holiday weekend. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe was there.

Study: Compared To Other States, Massachusetts Isn't That Fun

The survey put most New England states in the bottom tier, ranked by entertainment, recreation spots and nightlife. WBZ's Drew Moholland has more:

Danvers Parents Upset Over School Committee's Move To Ban Slush Fundraisers

A cafeteria treat in Danvers schools could be going away, and some parents are not happy about it. WBZ's Madison Rogers has the story.

Goose With Arrow Through Her Chest Spotted At Natick's Broadmoor Sanctuary

Wildlife officials in Natick are hoping to soon catch a mother goose that was shot with a crossbow - with a bolt still in her chest. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Marvels Of Modern Music Come Together For Boston-Based Punk Rock Auction

The online auction runs until June 22. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Mass. Has Legalized Weed. Are Magic Mushrooms Next?

New bills in the state legislature would legalize possession of psilocybin — better known as magic mushrooms — and a handful of other natural hallucinogens. More from WBZ's Chris Fama:

Salem Police Come Through For Man With Cerebral Palsy

A Salem mother was overjoyed when police showed up at her door with a gift to help give her 29-year-old son with cerebral palsy more freedom. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Dad Day Shoppers Out In Droves At South Shore Plaza

Logan Airport's Boston To London Options Diminishing This Fall

Section Of MBTA's Green Line 'B' Branch Service Restored

New Study Says Massachusetts Receives Failing Grade When Teaching Reading

Cambridge Ice Cream Shop Is Out With Seasonal Rose Ice Cream

Christina's Homemade Ice Cream is out with its seasonal rose ice cream. The Cambridge ice cream shop has been putting out the flavor at the start of summer for the last 15 years when the roses start to bloom. WBZ's Emma Friedman reports:

Stolen Statue Containing Loved Ones' Ashes Is Returned To South Boston Home

Jessyca Doyle was starting to lose hope that she would never see the statue containing her dad's and grandfather's ashes again when she walked outside of her home to find it just a few feet away from where it was stolen. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Chris Stapleton Throws Out Rowdy Fan Mid-Performance In Mansfield

WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Arlington Schools Delayed As Officials Work To Locate Roaming Black Bear

The Arlington superintendent decided to delay schools on Monday as officers and environmental police set out to try and locate a black bear seen wandering around the town earlier in the morning. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports:

44th Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Held On The Charles

Rainbow After Rain: Historic Pride In Provincetown Prevails Over Elements

Rain or shine, Pride events in Provincetown were in full force for the opening weekend of June. WBZ's Jay Willett reports.

Long-Awaited Green Line Extension Community Path Opens In Somerville

The network stretches 13.2 miles to serve about 900,000 people from Bedford, Lexington, Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports.