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Free Hair Cuts In Boston Ahead Of Back To School

"Families For Covid Safety" Say BPS Policies Are Not Strong Enough

Mass. Maritime Academy Ranked "Best Bang For The Buck" In The Northeast

Massachusetts Maritime Academy was ranked first in the Northeast for the 2022 Best Bang for the Buck ranking in a recent Washington Monthly report. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Massachusetts Towns Have Their Claims To Fame, Which Ones Should You Visit?

With so many touristy places to visit in Massachusetts picking one can be difficult. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Cambridge's Historic Middle East Music Venue Could Turn Into A Hotel

The property owners of Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Central Square have submitted a proposal with plans to turn the historic music venue into a hotel. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

BPS Canvassing Outreach

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City Officials Announce Plans To Make Boston More Bicycle-Friendly

Officials say the city's bike expansion plans will take place over the next three years. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Colleges Should Prepare For Monkeypox, Infectious Disease Expert Says

An infectious disease expert is urging colleges and universities to be prepared for monkeypox before students return to campus. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Melrose Porchfest Has Enough Porches, But Not Enough Performers

The people of Melrose are planning to kick off the fall season with music. WBZ's James Rojas spoke with an organizer of Porchfest 2022 about how things are coming along.

Governor Baker Visits MBTA Orange Line Construction During Shutdown

Governor Charlie Baker visited construction work on the MBTA Orange Line during the month-long shutdown. WBZ's Karyn Regal has more.

Needham Photographer Captures Every Municipal Hall In Mass.

A semi-retired lawyer from Needham set out on a mission to take photos of all 351 city and town halls in Massachusetts. Maury Ringel is now turning his photographic adventure into a book called Project 351. WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville reports.

Wellesley Police Urging People To Lock Their Cars After Recent Thefts

Thieves are on the loose in the town of Wellesley and police are putting out a warning for residents. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more.

Barnstable Delays Primary Voting After Ballots Were Left Locked In Vault

Though polls were scheduled to open at 7 a.m. on Election Day, it wasn't until just before noon that Barnstable polls opened with paper ballots. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Heav'nly Donuts In Wilmington Temporarily Closes From Staffing Shortage

The temporary closure comes just a day after the store put up a "Help Wanted" sign, a trend that continued throughout the summer. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Vice President Kamala Harris Celebrates Labor Day In Boston

She showed her support for unions and union jobs at the event and expressed that supporting unions and their workers is a priority of the Biden-Harris administration. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Cape Cod Drivers Trying To Leave Were Stuck In Miles Of Labor Day Traffic

Approaching the Sagamore Bridge there was bumper-to-bumper traffic spanning 15 miles at its peak. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

An 11-Year-Old Boy In Dover Set Up A Snow Cone Stand Fundraiser For Ukraine

Levi said he wanted to help and opened up his snow cone shop, "Because they didn't have a home and we did, so they probably needed it more," he said. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Boston's Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Back Knocking On Doors After Two Years

Greater Boston Jehovah's Witnesses made the decision to pause door-to-door ministry for 30 months due to COVID-19 concerns for the community and the congregants. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Foxborough And Gillette Stadium Neighbors Prepare For Football Traffic

Football season is just around the corner and some Foxborough residents have found their own ways around spending Sundays in bumper-to-bumper traffic. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Arroyo Plans To File An Ethics Complaint Against Suffolk DA Opponent Hayden

This announcement came days before the Suffolk County District Attorney primary election, where Arroyo and Hayden are facing off. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Braintree Movie-Goers Take Advantage Of $3 Movie Ticket Day

The last time the average movie ticket price was $3 it was nearly 40 years ago and "Flash Dance" was in theaters. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports:

Study: Boston Logan Airport 2nd Worst For Delays On Labor Day Weekend

A new study says some airports are less reliable to take off on time for the holiday weekend... Boston Logan International Airport was high on the list. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Roslindale Neighbor Helps Rescue A Mother And 2 Children From Flames

The mother dropped the child out of the window for her neighbor to catch and bring to safety, according to the Boston Fire Department. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Plymouth Rock May Be Underwhelming, See Plymouth Tourism Says "Talk To It"

See Plymouth, the official tourism website for Plymouth, has started taking a new approach to get the public interested in coming to see the rock... by asking them to talk to it. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:

Hyde Park U-Haul Manager Warns Renters To Stay Away From Storrow Drive

Boston saw its first "storrowing" of the month on Thursday after a U-Haul truck had its roof peeled off from a low-bearing overpass on Storrow Drive. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Martha's Vineyard 911 Dispatcher Helped Deliver A Baby Over The Phone

Kyle Colter and Sophia Welch called 911 just before midnight on Thursday night after Welch went into labor and was unable to get to the hospital in time. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

Exeter UFO Festival Talks All Things Extraterrestrial On Labor Day Weekend

The festival is held on Labor Day weekend on the 57th anniversary of “The Incident at Exeter,” a UFO sighting that made national news. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Cohasset Police Warn Of Coyote Attacks After Man Injured, Dog Killed

The Obama Portraits Tour Makes It's Final Stop At The MFA

Celebrate National Cinema Day With A $3 Movie On Saturday

Gloucester Schooner Festival Kicked Off Thursday With Friendly Competition

The weekend event began Thursday evening with the Schooner Challenge, where local schooner captains participated in an "obstacle course" competition in Gloucester Harbor. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports:

Rowley Fire Chief Urges Residents: Make Sure Your Smoke Detectors Are Real

In the last few weeks, firefighters have found fake fire alarms in two different homes. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports:

Matt Judon Facetimes His Mom During An Interview To Ask About His Childhood

While taking questions from reporters, Judon decided to go straight to the source and called his mom, Pieretta, to ask about his childhood. WBZ's Adam Kaufman reports:

Danvers' Students Hold A Block Party Fundraiser For The Community

What started as a middle school project turned into a fundraiser and block party helping the Danvers community come together. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports:

Labor Day Travel Weekend: What You Need To Know

Marblehead Historical Commission Looking For Old Shop Signs

Allston Christmas Has Arrived: Here's What You Need To Know

Controversial LIV Golf Tournament Heads To Bolton This Weekend

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series arrives in Massachusetts later this week. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe has more from Bolton.

Abandoned, Burned Dog Found In Norwood Prompts Investigation

Authorities in Dedham are seeking the public's help in finding out what happened to a severely injured dog. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

It's 'Papple'-Picking Season At Lookout Farm

Boston Children's Hospital In Need Of Blood Platelet Donation

Lynn After School Boxing Program Helps Improve Grades Through Tutoring, Discipline Through Boxing

Rehoboth Man Is Arm Wrestling World Champion Once Again

He's the best arm wrestler across the globe. The owner of Camping World in Berkley has been arm wrestling for more than 30 years, with several world titles under his belt. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Persistent Drought Creating Challenges For Golf Courses

Local golf courses are struggling to keep things green through this long drought. WBZ's Carl Stevens checks in from a golf course in Nahant.

Friends Of Aine Center In Manchester Helps Children And Families Grieve

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. WBZ's Shari Small spoke to one woman whose grief led her to help other families and their children.

Ernie Boch Jr. Purchases Pleasure Island In Swansea

Billionaire Ernie Boch Jr. is the new owner of Pleasure Island in Swansea. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Beverly Public Library Opens New Teen Room For Kids to Study, Read

Back to school is just around the corner in Beverly and there's a fresh new study for teens by teens. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Survey: Boston Is The 5th Rudest Major City In America

Survey respondents said one of the biggest problems they had with Boston was drivers not slowing around pedestrians. WBZ's James Rojas has more from the streets of Boston.

20 Thousand Flags Stood On Boston Common Honoring Lives Lost From Overdose

20 thousand flags were planted to symbolize the number of lives lost to drug overdoses in Massachusetts between 2011 and 2021. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

MBTA Transit Ambassadors Are The People To Ask Amid Shutdowns

Those wearing a red shirt with a "T" outlined in a circle are MBTA Transit Ambassadors, and they are the people helping the shutdown run as smoothly as possible. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports: