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FTA Orders New Requirements Following Several MBTA Near Misses
April 20, 2023 13:31 - 48 seconds - 324 KBThe Federal Transit Administration wrote to MBTA officials ordering new requirements to protect workers following several near misses between workers and trains.
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Mass. Visit State House To Learn About Government
April 19, 2023 18:28 - 43 seconds - 673 KBThe Girl Scouts are spending their school vacation at the State House. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more.
Sit Way Back & Relax: Mass. Giant Adirondack Chairs Business Is Booming
April 19, 2023 16:06 - 44 seconds - 1.68 MBClients include Lobster Trap in Bourne, Seafood Sams in Falmouth, and Bridgewater State University. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.
Prehistoric Takeover: Illustrations Of Mass. Dinosaur Fill State House
April 19, 2023 14:47 - 38 seconds - 585 KBLast year former Governor Charlie Baker signed an act into law making the Podokesaurus holyokensis the official dinosaur of the Commonwealth. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.
Netflix Is Shutting Down Its DVD Rental Service
April 19, 2023 12:55 - 45 seconds - 701 KBAfter 25 years, due to shrinking demand, Netflix is ending its in-home DVD rental service. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.
RFK Jr. Announces Candidacy for President
April 19, 2023 11:15 - 33 seconds - 507 KBAt a press conference in Boston today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of President John F. Kennedy and son of Robert F. Kennedy is officially announcing his campaign for the Democratic nomination to be president. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.
Report: 'Chromebook Churn,' Short Lived Laptops Cost Mass. Schools Millions
April 18, 2023 18:58 - 51 seconds - 790 KBMassachusetts could save around $34 million (assuming no additional maintenance costs) and cut down on CO2 emissions should the lifespan of Chromebooks be doubled from four years to eight. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.
Little Groove Teaches Big Musical Concepts To Toddlers In Boston
April 18, 2023 18:02 - 42 seconds - 642 KBA program that started 15 years ago to teach kids the ins and outs of music is still beating drums and strumming chords to this day in Boston. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.
Tyler Bertuzzi Impresses Fans, Coach In Playoff Debut With Bruins
April 18, 2023 15:03 - 44 seconds - 1.68 MBThe Bruins' quest for the cup got off to a great start last night with a 3-1 win over the Panthers in Game 1, but one player in particular caught plenty of people's eyes. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.
Patriots' Day Parade Commemorates Battle Of Lexington's 248th Anniversary
April 17, 2023 20:32 - 50 seconds - 1.88 MBIn addition to the parade Lexington hosted a 5k road race, musical performances, and battle reenactments. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.
Flo Rida Brings Vibes 'Right Round' For Rainy Boston College Performance
April 17, 2023 19:03 - 51 seconds - 1.92 MBStudents say the concert was a wild one. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.
National Lancers Reenact Paul Revere Ride In Boston For Patriot's Day
April 17, 2023 16:51 - 50 seconds - 1.32 MBThough Paul Revere is first name to come to mind on the ride, he wasn't alone that April night in 1775. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.
127th Boston Marathon Women's Elite Finish Line
April 17, 2023 16:43 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBWBZ's Chris Fama with the call as Hellen Obiri crosses the finish line with a time of 2:21:38.
127th Boston Marathon Men's Elite Finish Line
April 17, 2023 16:42 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBWBZ's Chris Fama with the call as Evans Chebet of Kenya crosses the finish line with a time of 2:05:54.
Women's Wheelchair 2023 Finish Line
April 17, 2023 15:04 - 1 minute - 2.78 MBMen's Wheelchair 2023 Finish Line
April 17, 2023 15:03 - 54 seconds - 837 KBTips For Spectators On The Boston Marathon Sidelines
April 17, 2023 11:22 - 32 seconds - 489 KBThe Boston Athletic Association has put out a list of things not to bring to the finish line. WBZ'S Brooke McCarthy has more:
Playgrounds Along Boston Marathon Route To Keep Kids Occupied
April 16, 2023 17:35 - 52 seconds - 803 KBThere are several playgrounds along the marathon route for parents to go to so they can watch the runners go by while keeping their children busy. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:
North End Restaurateurs React To Canal Street Traffic Cutoffs For Playoffs
April 16, 2023 14:55 - 51 seconds - 1.91 MBOn Thursday, Mayor Wu announced Canal Street will be a "car-free zone" during home playoff games at TD Garden but approved restaurants and bars to extend their outdoor patios onto the sidewalk. WBZ's Shari Small reports:
Mayor Wu & B.A.A. Announce Inaugural Fastest Bostonian Award For Marathon
April 15, 2023 20:19 - 44 seconds - 675 KBMayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association announced Tuesday an award for the Fastest Bostonian will be given to the Boston man and woman with the quickest finish times in the marathon. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports:
Fruit Trees Could Be Popping Up In Framingham Thanks To One Man
April 15, 2023 19:56 - 49 seconds - 759 KBSpencer, a software developer from Framingham, is planting fruit trees in his neighbor's yards free of charge. WBZ's Emma Friedman reports:
One Boston Day Acts Of Kindness Events Bostonians Can Attend This Year
April 15, 2023 18:07 - 56 seconds - 862 KBOn One Boston Day, there are events throughout the city for the public to come together and perform acts of kindness in recognition of the city's resilience following the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports:
Vandals Smash Plastic Ponies At Lincoln, Massachusetts Landmark Ponyhenge
April 15, 2023 16:39 - 49 seconds - 1.87 MBFor the first time in Ponyhenge history, several of the plastic horses were smashed. Jim Pingeon owns the property and was saddened to find five horses smashed in the pasture this week. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:
Bostonians Remember Boston Marathon Bombings 10 Years Later, Honor Victims
April 15, 2023 13:40 - 51 seconds - 788 KBMayor Michelle Wu and Governor Healey gathered at the Boston Marathon bombing sites on Boylston Street alongside victims and their families to honor the five that lost their lives. WBZ's Shari Small reports:
Opening Day For Boston's Greenway Carousel Delights Families
April 14, 2023 21:44 - 49 seconds - 756 KBAnother gorgeous spring day with sunshine and summerlike temperatures. A perfect day for a magical musical ride along Boston’s Greenway. WBZ's Mike Macklin was there.
Excitement Builds At 2023 Boston Marathon Expo At Hynes Convention Center
April 14, 2023 19:04 - 48 seconds - 741 KBThe Boston Marathon festivities are officially underway with tens of thousands of runners descending on the city. WBZ's Madison Rogers takes us downtown.
Boston's Canal Street Will Be Pedestrians Only For Playoff Hub
April 14, 2023 17:34 - 51 seconds - 1.92 MBBusinesses on Canal St. are busy getting ready for the Celtics' first home playoff game tomorrow, after the city announces the return of the "Playoff Hub." The street will be for pedestrians only and restaurants and bars can extend their outdoor patios on the sidewalk. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville has more.
Danvers Gift Shop Supports, Sells Work Of Artists With Disabilities, Autism
April 14, 2023 14:24 - 45 seconds - 696 KBParcels gift shop in Danvers is supporting artists with disabilities or autism by stocking the shelves with their work, spanning from jewelry, candles, and even diamond art. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.
Man Arrested After Threatening To Shoot, Burn PRIDE Flag At Shopping Center
April 14, 2023 10:56 - 36 seconds - 551 KBOfficials Hold Annual Boston Marathon Safety Conference
April 13, 2023 20:27 - 50 seconds - 767 KBFinal preparations are underway for this year's 127th running of the Boston Marathon. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports,
Revere Residents Headed To The Beach For Unseasonably Warm Weather
April 13, 2023 20:24 - 37 seconds - 578 KBIn Revere, some headed to the beach to enjoy the 85 degree weather and high UV index. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports:
Portsmouth N.H. Shuts Down All Schools Thursday Due To Threat Investigation
April 13, 2023 20:21 - 36 seconds - 558 KBOn Wednesday night, Superintendent Zach McLaughlin sent an e-mail to all parents in the district that the Portsmouth Police Department was notified of a threat to commit a school shooting. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports:
American Red Cross Blood Drive Snoopy T-Shirts Go Viral
April 13, 2023 17:52 - 47 seconds - 1.76 MBDonate blood at an American Red Cross blood drive by April 23rd and get your free Snoopy T-shirt! WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:
B.A.A. Racing App Will Let You Track Boston Marathon Runners
April 13, 2023 15:58 - 47 seconds - 1.76 MBThe B.A.A. is spreading the word about an app that lets you track marathon runners in real time. WBZ's Chris Fama has more.
Professor Spindlewink's World Of Wizardry Brings More Magic To Salem
April 13, 2023 14:32 - 42 seconds - 654 KBAre you a fan of magic? A new attraction is opening up in Salem at the end of the month that's perfect for you. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy checked it out.
JUUL To Pay Massachusetts $41 Million In Settlement For Marketing To Teens
April 12, 2023 23:14 - 48 seconds - 738 KBMassachusetts is set to get tens of millions of dollars from the largest multistate settlement with e-cigarette company JUUL over its role in the nationwide youth vaping epidemic. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.
New Dog Park Bar Set To Open In Everett This Week
April 12, 2023 21:42 - 48 seconds - 745 KBNew England is about to get its first combination dog park and bar. WBZ's Madison Rodgers reports.
Mayor Wu Unveils New Budget
April 12, 2023 19:37 - 42 seconds - 646 KBMayor Wu unveiled her administration’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year.
Waltham Debates Closing Moody Street For Pedestrians For Fourth Year
April 12, 2023 18:30 - 48 seconds - 747 KBThe future of a pandemic-era summer staple in Waltham is up in the air. WBZ's Madison Rodgers reports.
7 Arrested For Stealing Catalytic Converters From Over 470 Vehicles
April 12, 2023 17:40 - 50 seconds - 775 KBSeven people are arrested for stealing catalyic converters from over 470 vehicles and targeting ATMs and jewelry stores. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.
Crisis Averted: Potato Skins Return To 99 Restaurant Menu
April 12, 2023 16:42 - 49 seconds - 1.86 MBWe have a happy ending to a story you first heard from us earlier thus year. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.
Quincy Shoppers Spot Mark Wahlberg Visiting 'Stahp & Shop'
April 12, 2023 15:16 - 46 seconds - 1.72 MBMark Wahlberg went back to where the 'hustle' all started. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.
Warm Temps & Chilly Waves: Spring Warning For Cold Water Safety Week
April 12, 2023 14:31 - 43 seconds - 661 KBThe National Weather Service reminds residents that while spring is here, the water won't match air temps for a while. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.
Newburyport Store Offers Sustainable Clothing And Home Goods
April 12, 2023 14:15 - 42 seconds - 644 KBA new store has opened in Newburyport featuring some interesting items, including swimsuits made from recycled plastic. WBZ's Carl Stevens has more.
Boston Civil Rights Icon Mel King Remembered At Memorial Service
April 11, 2023 19:52 - 41 seconds - 1.53 MBThere was quite a gathering in a church in the South End today for a celebration of the life of Boston civil rights icon Mel King. WBZ’s Carl Stevens has the story.
Gas Prices Rising Again As Oil Producers Cut Back On Production
April 11, 2023 18:23 - 43 seconds - 1.63 MBYour commute to work and everywhere else you go by car just got more expensive, as gas prices once again are on the rise. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.
Watertown Artist Holds First Painting Exhibit At 87
April 11, 2023 16:29 - 43 seconds - 667 KBYou're never too old to learn a new trick. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has the inspirational story of one Watertown artist.
Worcester Academy Grad Aliyah Boston Selected 1st Overall In WNBA Draft
April 11, 2023 14:27 - 36 seconds - 551 KBA former local basketball star has gone pro. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.
Mass. Lawmakers Propose Four-Day Work Week Program
April 11, 2023 11:16 - 35 seconds - 544 KBIn return for participating in the short week pilot program, businesses would get a tax credit from the state. WBZ's Jim MacKay has more:
Boston Marathon Winner's Family Asks For Grandfathers Trophies, Metals Back
April 09, 2023 20:41 - 54 seconds - 2.04 MBAnna Brown Jackson, the granddaughter of Tarzan Brown, recently discovered her grandfather was a Boston Marathon winner in 1936 and 1939. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports: