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Study: Northeast Could See Extreme Winter Precipitation Double This Century

Researchers say the number of extreme precipitation events will be far more common in New England by the end of the century if we don't break our fossil fuel habits. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports.

Police Investigate Shattered Windows At TD Garden

Boston Police officers initially responded to the scene on reports of possible gunfire but ballistic teams still investigating on scene have not confirmed shots were fired at the venue. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Brockton High School To Revamp Administration, May Tighten Class Rules

School officials say freshmen failure rates skyrocketed after the pandemic. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

'Subway' Versus 'The Subway,' Cold Cut Confusion In Framingham

The cozy mom and pop shop "The Sub-Way & Pizza" has often times been mistaken for a "Subway" location that sits just down the road. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Autobot Themed Popcorn Buckets Roll Out For New Transformer's Movie Release

Die hard fans of the battle bots might not flinch at the bucket's $50 price tag. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

MassWildlife: Help Us Count The Local Wild Turkeys

Nahant Woman Calls For Neighbor's Dog To Be Euthanized After It Bit Her

Emily Spinucci, of Nahant, said she was trying to help her neighbor, David Horrigan, after his golden retriever, Tucker, got loose. Spinochi said she saw the dog when he was squatting to do his business and when she grabbed his collar he bit her several times. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Norwood Nonprofit Gives Boston High School Seniors Free Prom Makeovers

Giving the Glam, a Norwood nonprofit, helped some financially disadvantaged teens end their high school careers on a high note by helping them with the costly expenses of going to prom. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Survey: Half Of College Students Think Using AI Is Cheating, Some Disagree

A recent survey reported that 51% of college students believe using AI tools like ChatGPT is cheating, meantime 43% of college students said they have used the AI tools to complete assignments and exams. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Logan Travelers Coming From LaGuardia Happy To Return To Less Smokey Skies

Flights coming in and out of LaGuardia are being affected by the Canadain wildfire smoke, including flights to and from Logan. That's where we find WBZ's James Rojas with more.

Salem, Rejoice: Salem Lowe Is Back, Chop Suey Sandwiches And All

The restaurant is back open at the Salem Willows under new ownership. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy was there:

Norwood Police's Newest Member Gets Ice Cream Named After Them

Daddy's Dairy in Norwood has created a brand new ice cream flavor in honor of Mustang Sally, the police department's new therapy dog. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Malden Celebrates Famous Local Writer's Life With Murder Mystery Pub Crawl

Participants will eat, drink, and solve a mystery in honor of Erle Stanley Gardner's legacy. The prolific author and Malden native was best known for the Perry Mason series of detective stories. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports:

Southie Family Trying To Find Stolen Statue Containing Loved Ones' Ashes

A statue with incredible sentimental value is stolen from a home in South Boston, and now a woman and her grandmother are hoping to get it back. WBZ's James Rojas is in Southie with more.

Starbucks Brings Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Drinks To Greater Boston

Would you try an olive oil coffee? Starbucks is rolling out their latest line of coffees this week in Greater Boston. WBZ's Jim MacKay is giving it a test run on the South Shore.

Local Golfers React As PGA Tour Agrees To Merge With Saudi-Backed LIV Golf

The long dispute is over, but there's still plenty of hard feelings among some golfers for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour, which is merging with the PGA Tour. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tube Men Scaring Away Birds At Lynn's Goldfish Pond

They've found a unique way to contorl the bird population at one pond in the North Shore. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Wu, Skipper Propose Big Changes For O'Bryant And Madison Park Schools

It's a sweeping proposal for the huge campus in Roxbury that houses Madison Park High School and the John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science. WBZ's Mike Macklin has more.

Bar Used In 'Cheers' Sells At Auction For $675,000

Somebody better check on Norm this morning. The bar from the television show "Cheers" has sold at auction. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

City Councilors Want Revere Beach Safety Plan In Place This Summer

Boston Talks: Advice For Recent Graduates

Pomp and circumstance. Yes it's that time of year again when freshly crowned graduates head out on their own. What words of wisdom might you offer?

MBTA Submits Its Worker Safety Plan To Feds

Chelsea Veterans Home Hit By Another Covid Outbreak

Cambridge City Council Grappling With Bike Lane Issue

Remembering Junie: Funding Pours In For Memorial Playground In Chelmsford

WBZ's Shari Small reports.

MBTA To Submit New Worker Safety Plan For Monday's Deadline

The MBTA is set to submit a new worker safety plan to federal regulators by Monday's deadline after the last one was rejected. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Boston Developer: A New Giant Movie Studio Is Heading To The South Shore

The 123 acre property, near the Weymouth town line, used to be home to the Massachusetts Lottery. Now, the developed land will be turned into a studio with seven sound stages to help Boston's booming movie industry grow. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports:

Somerville Officials Close City School To Address Structural Concerns

Paradegoers Brave The Weather To Celebrate Dorchester Day

Marching bands, dancers, residents, and several local political figures showed up for The Dorchester Day Parade, also known as Dot Day Parade, to celebrate Dorchester at one of Boston's largest parades. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

Study: Boston Makes Top 5 List For Highest Percentage Of "Good Roads"

Teletrac Navman, a GPS tracking company, listed Boston as the city with the third-best roads in the country and the second-lowest additional vehicle maintenance costs due to poor roads. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

Red Bull Cliff Divers Leap Into Boston Harbor, Shock Crowd At Competition

24 divers jumped from 70 feet high and 90 feet high platforms into the cold Boston Harbor below as spectators watched in awe. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Girl Power Was In Full Force At Suffolk Downs 5K On Saturday

1,800 girls ages 8 to 13 ran in the 5K at Suffolk Downs on Saturday to celebrate the end of a 10-week training season with Girls on the Run Greater Boston, an independent nonprofit organization. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Randolph Sunglasses Company Opens Summer Storefront For 50th Anniversary

To celebrate the store's 50-year anniversary the owners decided to open a pop-up shop in Boston's Seaport District that will stay throughout the summer. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Dessert Lovers Gathered At Patriot Place For All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream

The Jimmy Fund kicked off its annual Scooper Bowl on Friday for two days of ice cream eating and fundraising. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Westwood High School Seniors Say Goodbye To Two Elementary Schools

On Friday, the 2023 Westwood senior class took a trip down memory lane to visit their old elementary schools, and for some, it will be the last. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Free Wildflower Kits Are Available At Plant Nurseries Across Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's Growing Wild Massachusetts program is kicking off its third year by offering free wildflower growing starter kits to Massachusetts residents. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

The Original Dunkin Marks National Donut Day!

FENWAY MLB's MOST EXPENSIVE WRAP

WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Any Bostonians In Need Of A Father's Day Gift? How About A Whiskey Facial?

G2O Spa and Salon on Newbury Street is offering a limited-time whiskey facial for the ultimate Father's Day experience — or for those that enjoy the smell of whiskey and getting pampered. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Experts Report Drop In Adoptions, Threatens Increase In Dog Euthanasia

The report comes alongside economic instability and veterinary staffing shortages, resulting in an overpopulation of dogs nationwide. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports:

Brad Stevens: Joe Mazzulla Is Coming Back To Coach Celtics

"Was he perfect? Would he like to have some moments back? Every coach would," Stevens said. WBZ's Brian Antonelli reports:

Pride In Nature: Explore Weekly LGBTQ Somatic Walks In Arnold Arboretum

The walks serve participants from different generations to bring a moment of tranquility. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Aura Caught On Camera: Custom Salem Photo Booth Offers Colorful Portraits

The finished product features customers covered in a cascade of colors from the rainbow. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Greater Boston Air Quality To Be Poor On Thursday

A hot, sunny first day of June will cause high ozone levels in and around Boston. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

MOM's Organic Market Is A Healthy Hit In Burlington, Mass.

Shoppers in the Burlington area now have an organic market to choose from when they're going grocery shopping. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

State Lawmakers Take A Look At Alcohol-Related Bills

State lawmakers looked at a bundle of alcohol-related bills on Beacon Hill, including permanent cocktails to go, liquor sales on holidays, and bringing back happy hour. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.

Northeast Metro Tech Robotics Students Redesign Old Pinball Machine

Some of the students at a vocational tech high school on the North Shore are real life pinball wizards. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe explains.

Beloved Lynn Dance Instructor Retiring After 50 Years

After half a century, a dance instructor in Lynn is calling it quits. WBZ’s Carl Stevens reports.

Somerville Trying To Weed Out Invasive Black Swallow-Wort Plant

Weeding out an invasive plant. That's what the City of Somerville is asking gardeners. WBZ's James Rojas has more.

Study: Massachusetts Among Highest For Average Cost Of Weddings In Nation

Ceremonies, parties, and everything that comes in between cost couples an average of $46,000 in the Bay State. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.