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Musicians Pen "Charlie On The MTA" Parody Inspired By Orange Line Shutdown

A group of local musicians are venting their frustrations with the MBTA in the only way they know how. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Orange Line Shutdown Puts Tufts Medical Center Staff In Tight Spot

Tufts Medical Center CEO Diana Richardson says about 2,000 of her employees take public transit to work every day. WBZ's Karyn Regal has more:

Beech Leaf Disease Threatens Historic Grove In Brookline

What's In A Name? Stereotypes That's What.

King Philip Little League Advances To Final Four In Babe Ruth World Series

Peabody Teens Join Banned Book Club

Bike Interest Increases Ahead Of Orange Line Shutdown

With the Orange Line shutdown approaching, one bike store manager is noticing an uptick in customer traffic. WBZ's James Rojas has more.

Exploring Beyond Halloween: Officials Revise Salem Heritage Trail

Destination Salem has worked for the past two years to expand the SHT's website, develop an app, and pick ten sites that highlights Salem's unique history. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Franklin Is Alive with The Sound of Music

Young actors and actresses have the chance to perform in an iconic, classic musical that will be hitting the stage in Franklin this fall. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Salem State Receives Largest Mass. State University Gift Ever

Salem State University has received what officials there are calling a historic gift. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Transportation Officials Warn Commuters Ahead of Orange Line Shutdown

State and city officials are warning commuters of increased traffic congestion ahead of the MBTA Orange Line shutdown. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

1 Swimmer Dead, 1 Missing After Jumping Off "Jaws Bridge" Sunday

One swimmer was found dead while another is still missing after a group of four jumped off the Jaw's Bridge on Martha's Vineyard Sunday night. WBZ's Shari Small has more.

Boston Commuters Switch Up Travel Plans Ahead Of MBTA Orange Line Shutdown

For some it's a matter of switching colors on the T, but for others, the incoming Orange and partial Green Line shutdowns are inspiring bus rides with a fresh coat of paint on Boston's Boylston Street. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Swimming At Edgartown's South Beach Closes From Multiple Shark Sightings

The southern beach on Martha's Vineyard had a few unconfirmed sightings earlier in the day. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Abandoned Underground Cape Cod Mall Becomes Rentable Housing In Orleans

Maple Hurst Builders plan to turn the underground space of the property into a parking garage and the large outdoor parking lot into the housing units. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

Boston's Chinatown Celebrates August Moon Festival

Though it was the sun shining down on Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, the moon was the subject of celebration. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Gingerbread Houses You Can Eat All Year At This Quincy Bakery

Ginger Betty's Bakery sells cookies, pastries, cakes, and gingerbread houses. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports:

Cutting Edge Robotic Lawnmowers Trim Grass Of Brookline Golf Course

Using a cloud-based turf management platform, golf course managers can monitor and manage the landscaping process remotely. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

India Day

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First India International Day Parade At Boston Harbor This Saturday

While the parade took place, at Hatch Memorial Shell there were cultural performances and Indian heritage experiences for the public to enjoy, as well as traditional dance and art demonstrations. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports:

Somerville Side Hustle: Renting Out Pools In The High Summer Temperatures

Using the website Swimply, people with pools on their property can rent them out by the hour and choose their own rate. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Renting An Hour Of Pool Time To Beat The Heat

WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Waltham Restaurant Survives Pandemic Through Strong Relationship With Community

Peregrine Falcons Have Made Norwood Town Hall Their New Home

The birds are thought to have made the tall building their home since it mimics their natural habitat. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Weymouth New Chapman Middle School Has State-Of-The-Art Kitchen, T.V Studio

Students can choose electives that truly interest them while gaining a meaningful, hands-on learning experience in a state-of-the-art twenty-first-century classroom. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

MGH Study Finds Our Brains Change When We're Awake After Midnight

Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend Is Here: Everything You Need To Know

Boston's Pumpkin Spice Season Is — Somehow — Already Here

Local vendors are already switching to the fall flavor in mid-August. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe spoke with vendors and customers in Walpole.

Boston Neighborhoods Feel The "Urban Heat Island Effect"

New England Patriots Pre-Season Opener Kicks Off Thursday

Smaller Independent Theaters Struggle Against Megaplexes For Top Flicks

Mass. Representatives Speak On Student Debt, MBTA At Union Event

Officials also spoke on the recent incidents on Boston's transit system, calling for new leadership. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Canton Flight Camp Simulates Pilot Experience Of Boeing 737NG Aircraft

Global Flight Adventures also offers "Fear of Flying" seminars to help people with their motion sickness, anxiety, or claustrophobia through a half-day activity.WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Boston Protestors Urge Officials To Change Name Of Faneuil Hall With Sit-In

The protestors wearing black shirts that read "change the name," marched from Quincy Market to Faneuil Hall with some turning their backs on it. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Original Quincy Dunkin' Holds Grand Reopening Coffee Giveaway

A hundred people are getting free coffee for a year at the event, which marks the reopening of the first-ever Dunkin' store. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Boston Goes With Blue, Residents Pick Their Favorite MBTA Line

While reports shows trains catching on fire, derailing, and running away from yards, Boston commuters are pointing out that the Blue Line's recent clean record. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Drought Worsens And Broadens Across Massachusetts

Healthcare Heroes Meet Superheroes At Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Superhero Party

Family Gives Back After Fire Destroys Their Hingham Home

Competitive Dog Diving Popularity Leaps In Walpole

WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Attleboro Officials Encourage Residents To 'Snitch' On Water Ban Violators

Violators of the water ban are at risk of receiving a $25 fine for the first offense, $50 for the second, and then $200 for each additional offense. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Jury Finds Voldomyr Zhukovskyy Not Guilty In Randolph, N.H. Fatal Crash

Zhukovskyy was acquitted of all seven charges of manslaughter, seven counts of negligent homicide, and one count of reckless conduct in Lancaster's Coos County Superior Court. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

David Krejci Speaks On His Return To The Boston Bruins

Bergeron's deal is worth $2.5 million and Krejci's is worth $1 million. WBZ's Brian Antonelli reports.

Haverhill To Install Italian Company's 'Smart Benches' At Bus Stops

WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Chris Sale To Miss Rest Of Season After Breaking Wrist In Bike Accident

Another setback for Chris Sale. WBZ's Brian Antonelli reports.

Marblehead Librarian Helps Decide 2022 Newbery Award Winning Books

This year's winner of the John Newbury Medal was Donna Barba Higuera's "The Last Cuentista." WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Study: In-Person Learning Did Not Spread COVID In Classrooms

Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine studied the COVID-19 cases at BU during the fall semester of 2021, before the omicron variant became dominant in the United States. WBZ's Shari Small reports:

Norfolk County Solar Project At Agricultural School Encounters Opposition

Some nearby residents have expressed opposition to the project, which will sit on the Norfolk Agricultural School campus. WBZ's Chris Fama has more:

Mass. Senator Ed Markey Celebrates Passage Of Inflation Reduction Act

WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Bacteria Bloom Closes Cochituate State Park In Natick To Swimming

State officials said Cyanobacteria can be harmful to humans and pets. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.