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Harpoon Brewery Launches Rec. Weed, It's First THC-Based Beverage

Rec. Weed is a non-alcoholic THC drink made in partnership with Massachusetts' Novel Beverage Company. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Mass. Teen Activists Gather At The State House To Call For A Better Future

On Thursday, teens from the I Have A Future Coalition joined together for the 15th annual Youth Justice Rally. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports:

Mass. Agency To Prevent Caregiver Abuse Unknown By Many 35 Years Later

The commission receives calls from people reporting possible neglect and abuse by caregivers and determines whether the reports need an emergency response or a potential criminal investigation. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports:

Century Old Postcard Resurfaces Of A Very Futuristic Orange, Massachusetts

The postcard, supposedly dating back to 1910, was full of images of flying bicycles and monorails in the sky hovering over the town of Orange. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Some North Shore Dogs Are Hoping On The Puppy Bus With Tails Wagging

CC Paws, also known as Creature Comforts, is a family-owned doggy daycare center that provides bus services to bring your pets where they need to go. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports:

Ice, Sleet, Freezing Rain Will Impact Travel Conditions Thursday Into Friday

Spencer, Official Boston Marathon Dog, Dies After Lengthy Cancer Battle

A dog who became famous for cheering on runners along the Boston Marathon route has died. His owner says Spencer was all about hope, inspiration, and kindness. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Revere Seniors Take Field Trip To See '80 For Brady'

A group of seniors from Revere went on a field trip today to see the movie "80 for Brady". WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Milkweed, Diverse Plants Essential For Returning Monarch Butterflies

Spring is almost here, which means monarch butterflies will soon migrate from Mexico to Massachusetts. WBZ's James Rojas tells us how you can play a part in their arrival.

Mini Horses Have Massive Mission To Bring Joy, Healing To Ipswich Community

The nonprofit aims to use the healing power of human-equine relationships to promote senses of "trust, empathy, confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness, and pleasure." WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Sold Out: Saugus' Kowloon Limited-Edition Sneakers By Blueswaydshoes

For the first round, each pair was priced at $495. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

World's Largest 4-Day-Work-Week Trial Proves To Be A Success

Drinkable Arrangements: Boston Catering Company Crafts 'Cocktail Table'

Staff test out different cocktails in their commercial kitchen with fresh juices and ingredients. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

MFA Boston Opens Art Exhibit Documenting War In Ukraine For Nearly One Year

The exhibit comes as a collaboration between the MFA and the Wartime Art Archive which is located at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Ukraine. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Cape Verde-Inspired Vegan Restaurant Brings Plant Based Lobster To Brockton

WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Bringing Balkans To Boston: Brass Band Spreads Southeast European Culture

Conical Cacophony is made of up many musicians including Tyler Hauer on trumpet, Morgan Liu-Packard on accordion, and "Squirrel" on the bass drum. WBZ's James Rojas.

Fix It Or Let It Be? Wikipedia Says Worcester Is A Part Of Greater Boston

Many Worcester residents were receptive to the idea of making the city a neighborhood of Boston. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Online Searches Suggest Massachusetts May Be Most Fitness-Obsessed State

Massachusetts was ranked first as the most fitness-obsessed state with over 700,000 workout-related searches online per month over the past year. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

"Massachusetts Chronicles" Examines State From Ancient Times To Modern Day

Christopher Lloyd sat down with WBZ's Laurie Kirby to discuss the concept behind the "Massachusetts Chronicles," a unique book that frames state history in a modern newspaper style.

An Icy Swim For Three Women At South Boston's Pleasure Bay

Three women put their bodies and their minds to the test today by ice swimming at Pleasure Bay in South Boston. As WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville reports, under the rules of the International Ice Swimming Association, no wet suits are allowed.

JFK Library Preparing For 12th Annual Presidents' Day Family Festival

The JFK Presidential Library & Museum is holding its 12th annual Presidents' Day Family Festival tomorrow. WBZ's Shari Small has details.

Hundreds Run In Their Underwear Through Streets For Children's Charity

If you saw over 300 people running around Fenway Park Saturday in nothing but their underwear, don't be alarmed. They're just raising money for Neurofibromatosis, or NF, in this year's Cupid's Undie Run. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Taunton Animal Shelter Crowns A New Heavyweight Champion

The Taunton Animal Shelter has given one of their dogs the title of heavyweight champion because he’s been at the shelter for so long. As WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville reports, Rudy has been there for 160 days, and would make a great pet for the right family.

Warmer Winter Weather Not Deterring Ice Skaters At Frog Pond

The recent warmer weather isn't stopping people from enjoying the finals of ice skating at Boston Common. WBZ's James Rojas is at the Frog Pond with more.

Nation's Longest-Running Genre Film Festival Returns to Somerville

High Heels, A Dress, And A Goat Head: Meet Salem's "Goat Girl"

Goat Girl does interactive street performances in the Witch City. She created the costume in 2018. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more:

Mass. Restaurant Association Asks Lawmakers To Extend Outdoor Dining

The Massachusetts Restaurant Association is urging restaurant owners to write letters to lawmakers to extend the state authorization beyond next month's deadline. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Beer Garden Is Coming To Boston Common Thanks To An Unusual Partnership

The 420-seat beer garden will open on the empty green space at the corner of Boylston and Tremont Street on Boston Common. WBZs James Rojas reports:

Swampscott Mom Launches Support, Resource Group For New Mothers

Sessions are going to be available in remote or in-person meetings, once they kick off in April. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Boston Celtics Name Interim Coach Joe Mazzulla As Head Coach

The Boston Celtics have officially named Joe Mazzulla as the 19th Head Coach in the franchise's history— replacing former Head Coach Ime Udoka.WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Boston On Track To Break Records With Thursday Heat

Whether playing a round of golf or basking in the sun, people were relishing the unseasonably warm weather. WBZ's Jim MacKay has more:

Boston City Council Passes Petition For Elected School Committee

The hotly-debated home rule petition still needs to be approved by the mayor and the state legislature. WBZ's Mike Macklin was at city hall:

Brockton City Officials Try To Save Local Stop & Shop Location

The city has contacted and lobbied for the store to stay with the parties involved. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Mild New England Winter Makes For Undesirable Maple Sugaring Season

The local tapping season typically begins around the second week of February, but this year it started two weeks earlier because of high temperatures. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Mass. Schools Receive Hoax 'Swatting' Threats For Third Consecutive Day

Norton, Salem, New Bedford, Lexington, and Lowell all had hoax threats come in Wednesday. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Boston Police Read Stories To Elementary Students For Black History Month

The police visited Trotter Elementary in an effort to break down barriers between police personnel and the larger community, especially children. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution To Release Footage Of Titanic Wreckage

At 7:30 tonight, the organization is releasing the never-before-seen footage. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

New Report: Gulf Of Maine Sea Surface Temperature Second Highest In 2022

Scientists found the annual average sea surface temperate was 53.66 degrees Fahrenheit, more than 3.7 degrees higher than the forty-year average. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports:

Braintree Could Start Using Birth Control To Tame Growing Rat Population

While the contraceptive method does not work as efficiently as killing the rats, it will help lower the population over time. WBZ's Jim McKay reports:

Boston Accent Voted Most Annoying For Second Year Running

Preply — the language learning platform — surveyed a thousand Americans, who had mixed reviews for the iconic accent. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

Valentine's Day Wedding For Couple At Shirley Senior Living Community

Looking For Love: Boston Animal Shelters Show Off Pets For Valentine's Day

The Valentine's Day photoshoot comes as a partnership between NEAS and the MSPCA-Angell. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.

Hardware Orchestra: Owner Treats Roslindale Customers To Violin Concert

Owner Joe Porteleki frequently strums and serenades the store with his most prized possession: a 100-year-old violin. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Boston Fire Department Honors Fallen Firefighters With Brand New Fire Hoses

Nine years ago the pair of firefighters carried a fire hose into the burning apartment building only for the equipment to be faulty and nonoperational. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Boston Red Sox Faces Questions On Past & Future At Spring Training Start

With the team's inconsistency over the last couple years, and turbulent roster structure heading into this season, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom was asked if he thinks his job is on the line. WBZ's Brian Antonelli reports.

YouthBuild Boston Paves Way For Students Of Color To Find Careers In Trades

Officials say the non-profit organization is always accepting new students into its programs. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Boston Pops Working To Preserve Old John Williams Recordings With New Grant

Some of the Boston Pops' most iconic recordings are being preserved for the future thanks to funding from a new grant. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Bostonians Saw Weird Lights In The Sky Monday Night. Here's What They Are.

Hint: the lights were courtesy of billionaire Elon Musk. More from WBZ's James Rojas:

Flying Off The Stem: Floral Sales Grow Ahead Of Valentine's Day

According to wholesalers, price hikes seen in bouquet sales are not actually from the flowers themselves. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

11th Generation Marblehead Man Shares Historic Photo Collection

Dan Dixey has collected a massive portfolio, with photos dating back to the Civil War era. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more: