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New England's Highest Peak Gets Rare View Of Northern Lights

The northern lights were visible from the top of New Hampshire's Mount Washington putting on a show of dancing colors across the night's sky on Friday night. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Jamaica Plain Man Turns Garage Into Movie Theater For Neighbors To Enjoy

When the weather gets warmer Matt Shuman's garage doors open revealing a projector, a couch, a popcorn machine, and a mini fridge for moviegoers. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Boston Activists Demand Faneuil Hall's Name Be Changed At Boston City Hall

Activists renewed their call to change the name of Faneuil Hall on Malcolm X's birthday by delivering 3,000 petition signatures to Boston City Hall. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports:

Taylor Swift Fans Waited For Hours Outside Gillette Stadium For 'Eras Tour'

Swifties tailgated outside Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for hours before the concert began, singing and cheering with excitement. Many were wearing sequin dresses, cowboy boots, and tiaras. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Boston Mayor Wu Rode Her Bike To City Hall For National Bike To Work Day

Crowds of bicyclists gathered at City Hall Plaza for Boston's National Bike to Work Day Festival on Friday morning. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Gut & Mood: Mass General Psychiatrist Connects Diet To Mental Health

One important point in the book is to avoid a standard American diet, which is typically filled with ultra-processed and sugary ingredients. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Hype Reaches Fever Pitch Ahead Of Gillette Taylor Swift Shows

The sold-out shows will bring close to 200,000 Taylor Swift fans to the town, and Foxborough Police warned them to get to Gillette early. James Rojas spoke to fans ahead of the concerts.

Boston Soccer 2026 Unveils Host City Logo For 2026 FIFA World Cup

The World Cup is still three years away, but the hype starts today. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports from the Garden.

Town Of Arlington Calling On National Grid To Repair Gas Leaks

The town of Arlington is demanding National Grid fix over a dozen large-scale gas leaks over the next couple of months, with some concerning new findings. WBZ's Madison Rogers has more.

Grilling Up Some Yard Meat In Gloucester

A couple of meat lovers on the North Shore are fighting for their right to feed the community. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Winchester Indoor Pool Facility Plans Caught In Red Tape Catch-22

A years-long effort to open an indoor pool in Winchester finds itself in a red tape Catch-22. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.

Eastham's Coast Guard Beach Makes Noted National Top 10 List

The beach at the Cape Cod National Seashore is world-renowned for its untamed beauty and sandy dunes. This year, the beach was good enough to be included on "Dr. Beach's" renowned list. WBZ's Drew Moholland has more:

Boston Pride Returning To In-Person Events Next Month

After a three year hiatus, Boston Pride is returning to the city with a number of in-person events. Mayor Wu and Pride leaders announced details of some of those events during a press conference this morning. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe has more.

Beyond Walls Weighing Options On Future Of Lynn Neon Art Installations

One group in Lynn wants to hear from you when it comes to some vintage neon artwork. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy explains.

New Hampshire Officials Encourage Residents To Conduct 'Bat Counts' This Summer

WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Celtics Fans Watching Game 1 On YouTube TV Completely Miss 4th Quarter

WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

Taylor Mania Swifties Camp Outside Gillette Ahead Of T-Swift Merch Sale

The excitement over Taylor Swift's concerts this weekend is reaching a fever pitch. Fans lined up at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday — not for the concert, but for a merchandise truck that was parked outside. WBZ's James Rojas was there:

Another Year With No July 4th Fireworks Or Parade In Natick

For the fourth straight year, there will be no 4th of July fireworks or parade in Natick. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Chicken Finger Madness At Raising Cane's Grand Opening In Marlborough

It's grand opening day near Worcester for a fast food chain that's very popular down South. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports on the delicious details.

Rally Held At Statehouse In Support Of Pet Protection Bill 'Ollie's Law'

Some sad pet stories at the Statehouse today as part of a rally in support of a bill designed to ensure safety at animal boarding facilities. WBZ’s Carl Stevens was there.

Three Peabody Softball Sisters Hit Home Runs In Same Bishop Fenwick Game

WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Dedham Residents, Businesses Want Safety Measures Over Low Clearance Bridge

WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Fire Officials: Red Flag Warning Up For Mass. Amid Brush Fires

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for most of the state, excluding the Cape and islands. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Deep Job Cuts Coming To Brockton Public Schools

Franklin Police Issue Bear Advisory: 'Bears Are Allowed To Be In The Woods'

WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Salem Leaders Vote Unanimously To Ease Enforcement On Psilocybin

The Salem City Council votes to make it easier for people in the city to use psychedelic mushrooms. WBZ Shari Small explains.

Cambridge Looking Underground To Help Meet Its Clean Energy Goals

Taylor Swift Concert Checklist: Tickets, Transportation, Parking, Outfit

Charlestown Residents Weigh In... What Makes A Good Neighbor?

Hingham Joins Other Communities Banning Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Boston Jewish Organizations Launch 'Face Jewish Hate' Campaign

The 'Face Jewish Hate' mobilization campaign features local Jewish people who tell their own experiences being victimized by antisemitism. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Lynn Eighth Grade Star Athlete Catches The Eyes Of Some Top Colleges

Bella Owumi, an eighth grader at St. Mary's Lynn, has been getting offers to play at colleges four years from now when she graduates high school. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Could Carrying Bells Be The Solution To Newbury Street Sidewalk Traffic?

WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Berklee College of Music Honors Usher, Flack, Jobarteh

Another Step Towards Summer: Jamaica Pond Boat House Opens For Season

Boating season is back in Boston. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Officials Warn Of Icy Cold Water Temperatures

After Attacks, USPS Working To Better Protect Postal Workers

Massive Cape Cod Real Estate Deal Closes in Dennis Port

Celtics Blow Out 76ers Punching Ticket To Conference Finals

MOTHERS DAY WALK

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Boston Mothers, Survivors, Supporters March For Mother’s Day Walk For Peace

The theme of the 2023 Mother's Day Walk for Peace was "Cultivating Cycles of Peace" to empower those affected by murder, trauma, and grief to cultivate cycles of peace and healing. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

TANGLEWOOD

WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

Tanglewood Kicks Off 2023 Season Bringing Music To The Berkshires

It's that time of year again when the Berkshires are filled with music. Tanglewood opened its doors on Sunday for the start of its 2023 season. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

Somerville's PorchFest Returns Bringing Jams To Stoops & Yards Citywide

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Crunching Numbers: Cambridge's MathTalk Holds First-Ever Family Day

It was all integers, shapes, and puzzles at MIT's campus in Cambridge, and not just from the students. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

East Coast EMS Bike Ride Remembers Fallen First Responders

Before venturing off for Virginia and Washington D.C., the names of 114 fallen EMS first responders were read aloud at Boston City Hall. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Mass. Congresswoman Lori Trahan Inquires On Cambodian Artifacts At Met

According to the lawmaker, the Met would not commit to returning the artifacts if they were found to have been stolen. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Boston Officials Plant One Of City's First Microforests In Mattapan

Officials say 60-percent of Boston's tree canopies are on private property, and the Tree Alliance will help those without expertise keep their foliage thriving. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Breaking Grounds Cafe In Peabody Closes For Repairs After Costly Fire

A café that provides employment training to people with disabilities or autism in Peabody is closed for repairs after a fire took out a chunk of the ceiling, wiped out the power, and caused massive water damage to the interior. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

2023 NFL Schedule Release: Retirement Homes, Offices, & Anime

This year the New England Patriots opted to have a bunch of cameos featuring recently retired Devin McCourty moving into the "retirement home" of the Patriots. WBZ's Brian Antonelli reports.