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Brighton Pastry Shop Brings A Taste Of Ukraine To The Community

WBZ NewsRadio's Brooke Mccarthy reports;

Cambridge Covid-19 Clinic Offers $75 Gift Cards For Vaccine Or Booster

New Community Behavioral Health Centers Target Gaps in Care

Five Out Of Six New England States Agree On Most Popular Christmas Movie

"Home Alone" is listed as Massachusetts' holiday favorite, followed by "The Grinch," "Falling for Christmas," "The Nutcracker," and "Elf" in last place. WBZ'S James Rojas reports:

Andover Brothers Friendly Competition: Have The Best Holiday Light Display

On Mary Lou Lane in Andover, Bill Cleary has his house decorated in 4,000 lights set to music in a 25-minute choreographed show. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Countdown Begins To Adopt A Letter To Santa Through USPS Operation Santa

The USPS program allows anyone to get a gift for a child who might not be able to get one otherwise this Christmas. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Price Of Massachusetts Recreational Weed Cut In Half Over Past Year

A look at the numbers from the state Cannabis Control Commission shows that prices per gram have been steadily dropping since mid-2021. WBZ's Shari Small has more.

Christmas Shipping Deadlines Massachusetts Residents Should Be Aware Of

The United States Postal Service recommends shipping gifts and cards using ground service and first-class mail service by December 17 in order to get them delivered by December 25. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports:

Boston Energy Official Warns Against Electricity Scammers Amid Price Hikes

The Christmas Place In Abington Will Close After 41 Years In Business

'My Grandma's Coffee Cakes' Is Chosen For Royal Couple During Boston Visit

A commemorative tin container was custom made with a picture of the royal family that read "Welcome to Boston." WBZ's James Rojas reports.

First Night Boston 2023 Expands To Offer Events On New Year's Day

The ice sculptures in front of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library will have the theme of "Boston Tea Party's 250th Anniversary," which takes place in 2023. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

Milton's Novara, Jordan Night's Restaurant, Set To Reopen After Fire

The New Kids on the Block singer said an insurance policy helped him keep paying all his staff after the November blaze. WBZ's Jim MacKay has more:

Marblehead Authors Try To Crack 1950's Cold Case Murder

Elementary school teacher Beryl Atherton was murdered in 1950. Harry Christensen and Richard Santeusanio have made solving the town's most infamous murder their life's work. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more:

Local TikTok Basketball Sensation Plays Hoops With A Harlem Gobetrotter

Quincy Golf Club Asks For 100-Year Lease Extension To Add Parking, Hotel

Some from the Friends of the Blue Hills say prior commitments need to be met first. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Beverly Bootstraps Expands Tech Arsenal For Food Assistance Pickups

The refrigerated food lockers will be available 24 hours a day. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

UMass Lowell Students Create 'Auto Terra' Project For Deep Space Challenge

NASA's "Deep Space Food Challenge" calls on teams to come up with sustainable food systems for space exploration. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Boston City Officials Announce Action Plan To Revitalize Franklin Park

Franklin Park is the city's largest park at 527 acres. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Mass. RMV Adds Cannabis To Drivers Ed Curriculum

The state RMV says Massachusetts is the first state among the close to two dozen that have legalized cannabis to introduce a curriculum like this. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

Officials Arrest Third Suspect Connected To Martha's Vineyard Armed Robbery

The suspect is charged with being an accessory after the fact to an armed bank robbery. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Boston Officials Pass City Ordinance To Require Captioning For Public TVs

The legislation received unanimous approval from the City Council. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Haylee Needs A Hero: Billerica Woman Awaits Liver Donor To Save Her Life

The Reed family is seeking a donor with Type O blood, who's willing to give 60 percent of their liver. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Cushions For Charity: Boston's 'Pillow Fighting Elf' Comes Back To Town

The "Pillow Fighting Elf" took on the likes of the Grinch and even challenged the big man himself: Santa Claus. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

South Shore Reacts To First Snowfall Of Season

"Put on the boots, put on the uniform— go to work," said Charlie, a custodian in Norwell. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

MBTA's Green Line Extension Opens, Riders Pack Into First Train In Medford

The final branch of the Green Line Extension is officially open. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Green Line Extension Opens On Monday Connecting Medford, Somerville

The Medford Branch will include stops in East Somerville, Gilman Square, Magoun Square, Ball Square, and Medford/Tufts stations. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Scientists Are Studying Cape Cod Sharks After A Successful Tagging Season

Over the five-month season from July through early November, scientists went on 18 research trips successfully tagging 31 great white sharks. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

Some New Englanders Mixed Feelings About Yankee Swap Gift Exchange Game

Tim from Attleboro told WBZ's Suzanne Sausville he will not be attending his company's Yankee Swap, but didn't care to elaborate why he has such a strong distaste for the game. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Hundreds Of Kids Gathered For Mattapan's Breakfast with Santa Toy Giveaway

Hundreds of children gathered at Mattapan’s BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center on Saturday for a special early visit from Saint Nick. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Report: New Hampshire Ranks #1 In Christmas Spirit For Second Year In A Row

One New Hampshire resident named Judy told WBZ's Shari Small she wasn't surprised by the state's top ranking as she is full of Christmas spirit year-round, "It's just in me, I have to tap it down." WBZ's Shari Small reports:

A Helicopter Tour Of Boston's Holiday Lights From 800,000 Feet In The Sky

The tour takes holiday light seekers to see some of Boston's iconic sites from a different perspective. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Massachusetts Approves Encore Boston Harbor Sports Betting License

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted on Thursday making Encore the first of the three major casinos to be approved for legal sports betting in the state. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports:

Methuen MSPCA Rescues 20 Horses, Finds Homes For 10 Others In Just 48 Hours

The rescue was a huge undertaking for farm staff as many of the horses have respiratory illnesses and need to be quarantined. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports:

Sudbury Man Is Asking For His Hippo's Safe Return After It Was Stolen

He originally purchased the custom-made hippo from a wood carver in the Berkshires after he fell in love with the animals on a trip to South Africa. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Boston's Long-Time MBTA Voice Is Changing For A Robotic Alternative

A spokesperson for the MBTA told WBZ NewsRadio that the change is to help get T riders more real-time information that go beyond the pre-recorded announcements. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Saugus Roller World Vandals Cause $1000 In Damages, Owner Seeks Public Help

Gerry Breen, the owner of Roller World, told WBZ's James Rojas in the 40 years he has run the rink, he has never experienced property damage this bad. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Paul Whelan's Sister Reacts To Brittney Griner's Release From Russian Custody

This Weekend: Worcester's Annual Gun Buyback Event Returns

Nahant Hires USDA Wildlife Officials To Kill Aggressive Coyotes

Boston Gym Owner Plans Space For Foster Kids

Jesse Setaro says the thing that helped him beat the odds was finding a mentor when he was young, and discovering fitness as a passion. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

Local Singer Takes On Mass Incarceration

Sox Nation Weighs In On Bogaerts Leaving Town

'He's My Prince Charming': Norwell Non-Profit Brings Lovebirds Together

Friendship Home in Norwell helps adults with developmental disabilities learn life skills, find part time jobs, and create lasting friendships. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more:

BU Completes Distinctive 'Jenga Building'

Study Finds MA's Most-Streamed Hometown Hero on Spotify

New Study Finds Millions Of Millennials Moved In With Their Parents In 2022

Nantucket Public Beaches Legally Topless With Attorney General's Sign Off

Anyone, regardless of gender, can go topless on any and all public beaches on Nantucket. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Christmas Controversy: Dedham Library Refuses To Put Up Tree

The Board of Library Trustees are holding a meeting to discuss the library's current lack of Christmas trees on Tuesday, December 13. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Bookworm's Dream: Burlington Used Book Superstore Always Changes Inventory

Each book can only stay on store shelves for six months before it's donated. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.