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Trio Of Western Mass. Colleges Announce Indefinite Mask Mandates

MIT And Harvard Researchers Study Drug That Mimics Effects Of Exercise

Abandoned Chihuahua Bailey Recovering Well Months After Rescue

A chihuahua found abandoned and near death a few months back in Malden is taking a bit of a victory lap today. WBZ's Madison Rogers gives us an update on the pup now named Bailey.

Crews Will Remove Lantern Room From Scituate Lighthouse

The top of one of the most historic lighthouses in the country is getting an overhaul. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Hingham Residents On High Alert After Coyote Chases Young Girl

A neighborhood in Hingham is on high alert after a coyote this week chased after a young girl walking her dog before school. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

Dennis Eckersley To Call Final Game In Red Sox Booth

A Fenway great will be signing off tonight. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Salem State Professor Aims To Run 50 Half-Marathons in 50 States, Before Turning 50.

Bluebikes Breaks Annual Ridership Record

Sailing The Dream: Couple Builds 78-Foot Schooner, Docked In Gloucester

Julie and Hugh Covert spent two and a half years crafting their schooner, the "Huron Jewel," WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Northeastern Employee Arrested In Connection To Reported Package Explosion

The employee is accused of faking the explosion. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Boston Archaeology Team Searches For Buried Artifacts At Old Brownstone

Boston Archaeology Team Searches For Buried Artifacts Off Mass. Avenue. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Pediatric Officials Say Students With Head Lice Should Stay In Class

Officials say current regulations on head lice aren't cost-effective and bring about a stigma for children suspected to have an infestation. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Homeland Security Agents Raid Woburn Restaurants

According to a criminal complaint, two restaurant operators are accused of smuggling people into the United States often using fake documents. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Mass. Native Tuskegee Airman Honored With Mural At Logan Airport

One of the last-surviving members of the Tuskegee airman was honored at Logan Airport. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Whittier Regional Technical High School Launches Marine Technology Program

There are 306 ninth-graders participating in the Exploratory Program that will have the opportunity to select Marine Technology as a trade pathway in January, according to Whittier Tech. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Woman Who Allegedly Sent Migrants To Martha's Vineyard Has Been Identified

Some migrants' lawyers said she will play a factor in the civil lawsuit filed against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on the migrant's behalf. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

100-Year-Old New Hampshire Woman Receives Honorary High School Diploma

One of Josephine Sad's best friends, Terry Seavey, thought it was time for her to finally receive her diploma, after Sad turned 100 in September. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Jousting Knights, Medieval Artisans At New England's King Richard's Faire

The first weekend of the festival featured a jousting tournament, fire eaters, acrobats, aerialists, and a medieval wedding. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Pride Of An Angler: New England Reacts To Ohio Fishermen's Cheating Scandal

The two fishermen involved allegedly stuffed their catches with lead weights and frozen fish fillets. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Returns To In-Person Course After Two Years

After two years of virtual programming out of COVID-19 precautions, the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk is back to having physical starting lines. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Seaport's Robot Block Party Had Robotic Birds Flying And Robo Dogs Barking

Young robot enthusiasts got a chance to gain hands-on experience with groundbreaking technology in the industry. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports:

Newburyport Chocolate Tour Kicks Off Sampling Treats To Raise Money

With the purchase of a ticket, event-goers receive a bag to collect goodies as they make their way through the tour picking up treats as they go. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports:

Massachusetts Case Of Listeria Reported, Over 20 Cheese Brands Recalled

The C.D.C urges people who may have purchased Old Europe Cheese Brie and Camembert products with "best by" dates ranging from September 28 through December 14 to throw them away. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

FDA Approves Lou Gehrig's Disease Drug From Cambridge-Based Drugmaker

Some ALS advocates and patients pushed for the drug's release, but the FDA approved Relyvrio without a large-scale human trial. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Andover Man Jumps In Charles River After His Phone Fall In, Finds 10 More

When people hear the tragic sound of their phone hitting the Charles River it typically follows with anger and then acceptance that they will never see it again... until one man decided to go Apple bobbing. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Patriots QB Mac Jones Ruled Out, Brian Hoyer Starts Against Packers

Mac Jones was seen tossing a football standing still at the media portion of Friday's practice, but didn't participate further, according to the Patriots. WBZ's Adam Kaufman reports:

Burlington Company Helping People Find Dream Homes, Even Ones Off-Market

While the app gives homeowners information about their property's worth, it also allows buyers to pursue their dream homes and submit offers to the owners. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Boston's Bar Where Everybody Knows Your Name Turns 40, "Cheers" Fans Gather

Tour buses full of fans came to Beacon Street to visit the iconic bar that inspired it all, located just outside of Boston Public Garden. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports:

'Hocus Pocus' Fans Can Relive Movie Magic With Airbnb Cottage In Danvers

Guests can try their hand at booking the Sanderson trio's cottage on October 12, starting at 1 p.m. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

The 2022 Topsfield Fair Opens On Friday

The fair kicks off with a giant pumpkin weigh-off, and features games, rides, fair food and other fun. WBZ's Drew Moholland has more:

Boch Center Re-Introduces Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame

Framingham City Council Bans Aggressive Panhandling

Harvard Researchers Find Mass. Hospitals Vulnerable To Hurricane Flooding

Boston Mayor Wu On Moakley Bridge Fallen Pole: 'Absolutely Unacceptable'

A woman was seriously injured by a falling light pole on Moakley Bridge on Tuesday. The city had been receiving complaints about the bridge for several years. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

"They're All Over": Canadian Geese Scare People On Esplanade Bike Paths

Canadian geese have been blocking the Esplanade bike path for decades, but now WBZ's Matt Shearer is finally confronting them.

Christmas In September? Some Greater Boston Stores Already In Holiday Mode

A few aisles at a local home improvement store have already popped up, despite the holidays being months away. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe has more:

Beverly's "Shoebert The Seal" Gets Released Into The Ocean

Shoebert waddled out of Shoe Pond in Beverly about a week ago and plopped himself in front of the Beverly Police station. Now, he's been released into the ocean. WBZ's Madison Rogers has more:

Springfield Smith & Wesson Sued Over Link To 4th Of July Mass Shooting

First Annual Martin J. Walsh Award Presented To Man Helping Those In Addiction Crisis

'Day By Day': Belichick Offers Little On Mac Jones Injury

Head Coach Bill Belichick repeated a three-syllable mantra for most questions on Jones, bringing back memories of his now-infamous "We're on to Cincinnati" presser. More from WBZ's Brian Antonelli:

Cambridge Officials Debate Removal Of Mandatory Parking In Housing Builds

The proposal would eliminate the minimum parking space requirement in housing development if passed. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

All Aboard: Steamship Authority Picks Names For New Cape Island Vessels

Officials say the M/V Aquinnah and the M/V Monomoy will be joining the Steamship Authority's fleet in 2023. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Duxbury Native Weathers Hurricane Ian In Tampa

Erin O'Brien is a student at the University of South Florida, and decided to weather the storm with her roommates. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more:

City Of Salem Announces Planned Road Closures For October

Boston Looking For Help Planting Daffodils Through Out The City

Regional Governors Want 'At Least' $500 Million in Emergency Heating Aid

Mass. Guardsman Allegedly Chases, Mistakes Bus Of Tourists For Migrants

The bus transporting the senior citizens had a Tallahassee, Florida license plate. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

After Mac Jones Injury, Patriots Fans Look To QB Backup 'Axel' Brian Hoyer

Patriots Backup Quarterback Brian Hoyer's real first name is "Axel." WBZ's Brian Antontelli reports.

Report: Demo Company In Fatal Garage Collapse Disregarded Safety Concerns

Federal investigators proposed a total of $1,191,292 in penalties against JDC Demolition. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Cleans Vandalized Building To Advertise Open Jobs

There are open positions at the Boston Public Library, the Environment Department, and Parks Department just to name a few. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.