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Salem N.H. Black Friday Shoppers Were Underwhelmed By Deals This Year

One shopper was on the hunt for holiday gifts for his family after getting inspiration on Thanksgiving. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Study: Massachusetts Makes Top 3 List Of Healthiest States

The research found that 12 percent of adults in Massachusetts smoke, making it one of the states with the lowest percentage of adult smokers. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

North Andover Farm's 'Cut Your Own Tree' Season Opens After Thanksgiving

'Cut your own tree' season begins the Friday after Thanksgiving at Smolak Farms in North Andover. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports:

New Hampshire Para-Athlete Voted Off "Survivor" Finishes In Top 8

A New Hampshire para-athlete was voted off the show "Survivor" on Wednesday night, making her the first person with an above-the-knee amputee to compete on the show. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports:

Malden Thanksgiving Saved By Two Volunteers After Head Cook Called In Sick

Bread of Life served about 300 people in the Malden High School's cafeteria and sent out an additional 1000 meals to be delivered by volunteers including Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. WBZ's Kendall Buhl reports:

Sides Or Main Dish? Campbell's 'State Of The Sides' Thanksgiving Report

The report revealed 66 percent of survey participants said they prefer sides to the holiday entrée. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Plainville Police Prevent Shoppers From Cutting Through Residential Areas

Plainville Police Chief James Floyd told WBZ's Chris Fama that shoppers end up cutting through neighborhoods because they try and use a GPS app to direct themselves away from traffic on the main road. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Celebrity Chef Cooks Stoughton First Responders A Pre-Thanksgiving Meal

Turkey leg tacos, pork belly tacos, and lobster quesadillas were some popular items on the menu. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Everett High School Remains Turkey Toss Champion At Annual Competition

Athletes from high schools around New England threw frozen fowl in the air to teammates as they tried to win the Turkey Toss champion title. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

AAA Predicts Third-Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period Since 2000

It's Back To Funny Business For Davey The Clown, Post-Pandemic

North Shore Mother & Daughter Duo Create 'Werepups'

Boston Man Pilots Airplane To Reach, Buy Out-Of-State Krispy Kreme Donuts

WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Fenway Park Hosts Series Of High School Football Games Thanksgiving Week

Today, teams will compete in a double header at Fenway Park, followed by a triple header on Wednesday. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Thanksgiving Dinner Table Escape: Domestic Turkey Is Up For Adoption

The domestic one-year-old female turkey, named "Kate," was bred to be consumed, but fate had different plans for her. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Fenway Clown Brings Smiles Through Pandemic

WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Southie Shopping Cart Hijinks Become Public Safety Issue For City Council

It's become a public safety issue in Southie — young people taking shopping carts for joyrides, putting themselves and others at risk. Vehicles are also being damaged by the carts. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

MassDOT Planning Major Rehabilitation of Bowker Overpass

Big changes are coming to an antiquated overpass near Kenmore Square in Boston. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Four Mass. Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School Designation

Pioneer Charter School of Science II in Saugus is one of four Massachusetts schools to receive a National Blue Ribbon Award. WBZ's James Rojas has more.

Charlestown Man Is Honored With Gravestone Plaque For Boston Tea Party

WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Transportation Officials: Best Times To Leave, Return For Holiday Travel

There's going to be about 20,000 more travelers on the road per day than during the 2021 Thanksgiving season. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Report: Rate Of Mass. Traffic Fatalities Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports.

One Brandeis University Student Dies In Waltham Bus Crash, Dozens Injured

WBZ's Shari Small spoke to a student at Brandeis University who could hear first responders at the crash site where the bus went off the road.

Mayor Wu And Sons Volunteer At Food Panty To Prepare Thanksgiving Meals

Shirley Shillingford and her staff of volunteers are delivering 450 Thanksgiving turkeys to those in need throughout the city. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports:

Salem, N.H. Garden Center Tips To Keep Tender Perennials Alive This Winter

Another benefit of using salt marsh hay is it contains seeds and prevents weeds from growing. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Bernardston Wrong-Way Driver Detection Successfully Stops Wrong-Way Driver

The system installed in Bernardston on I-91 northbound and southbound at exit 50 went into action when it detected a driver headed the wrong way on Thursday night. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Manhunt On Cape & Islands: Police Search For Masked Bank Robbers

The suspects rushed into the bank just as employees were opening for the day. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Rep. Moulton Praises Speaker Pelosi's Legacy: It's Time For The Next Generation

Peabody Cat Cafe Offers Up Cuddles & Cappuccinos

Women-Owned 'Couture Planet' Make Fashion Headlines With Good News

Swift Fans Have 'Bad Blood' With Ticketmaster After Public Sale Canceled

Dilapidated Cambridge Triple-Decker Goes For $2.3 Million

WBZ's Matt Shearer poked around the neighborhood for the story behind the crumbling house.

Gillette Stadium Dubbed 4th Dirtiest Sports Venue In The Nation

Thanksgiving Travel 2022: When Is The Best Time To Travel?

Worcester Gets First Taste of Snow as Winter Arrives Early

Worcester got a taste of some snowfall Tuesday night. WBZ's Jim MacKay took a ride to Woo-Town to get the reaction of locals excited to see winter arrive early.

WBZ TV Reporter Bill Shields Honored At Upstage Lung Cancer Event

Boston Police Warn Taylor Swift Fans About Ticket Scams

Congressman Keating On Poland Explosions: 'It's Important Not To Speculate'

Congressman Bill Keating says all the public can do is wait for more information. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Boston Bruins Hire Legal Team For Independent Review Of Vetting Process

The multinational law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison will review the Bruins' investigative procedures for player prospects. WBZ's Kyle Bray reports.

Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Worcester Police Department

The DOJ says it has enough information to justify the investigation that will search the WPD's "policies, procedures, trainings, investigatory files, and data." WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Annual Craft Boston Holiday Marketplace Transitions To Online Venue

The two-month-long event from the Society of Arts + Crafts used to be held in-person. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Norwood Grocery Store Where The Staff Shops For You Is Opening Soon

Unlike apps that hire someone to do your grocery shopping, Addie's staff shops for customers so if an item is available online it is guaranteed to be available for shoppers. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

A Local Artist Turning Norwood Windows Into Winter Wonderlands

Artist Tim Snow was at The Feisty Greek in Norwood on Monday painting a winter scene featuring WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe in a Santa hat building a snowman in the snowy hills of New England. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Rain Or Shine The Pandas Play: Boston Quadball Team That Values Inclusivity

The Boston Pandas have a self-imposed rule that no more than three players of the same gender identity can be on the field at the same time. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

One Lynn Company Working To Help Low-Income Families This Winter

Lynn Economic Opportunity is an organization that helps low-income households apply for federal fuel assistance. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Barn Animals At Endicott Park Bundle Up Following Temperature Drop

Rosie, the so-called "Hibernating Pig" was seen fashioning a cozy blanket. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Decked Out: Lynn Tech Hosts 8th Annual Festival Of Trees Fundraiser

All proceeds will go towards scholarships and tools of the trade costs for Lynn Tech students WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Natick's Historic Robert Jenison House Is Put On Market

The remodeled home is more than 3,200 square feet with four bedrooms, three baths, and a two-car garage. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Marvel's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Features Scenes Shot In Worcester

WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports.

Mass. Students Among 32 Americans Selected For Rhodes Scholar Class Of 2023

More than 2,500 students applied to the program this year. WBZ's Shari Small reports.