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Man Found Dead In Merrimack River Identified As Local Musician "Bahama Bob"

We now know the name of a man who was found dead in the Merrimack River, and it turns out it was a guy who brought a lot of joy to a lot of people. WBZ's Drew Moholland has more.

Boston's Congress Street Detours For Demolition On Government Center Garage

Work on the garage is projected to last between July 11 up to Labor Day in September. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

New Red, Orange Line MBTA Trains Return To Service After Repairs

The problem was identified to be an out-of-range battery temperature reading, which caused the car's battery to overcharge for an extended duration and fail. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

July 4th Parade - Shari Small

Esplanade Security - Kendall Buhl

4th of July Pops - Kendall Buhl

Lasting Threads: Duxbury Clothing Store Opens, Sells 'Slow Fashion'

WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Officials Decry White Supremacist Group Marching Through Boston

The Boston Police Department says they were aware of the group's presence in the city, and that they have since left the area without incident. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

State Police Detail Safety, Road Closures For Boston's Fourth Of July

The Massachusetts State Police held a press conference on the lawn in front the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade, detailing the safety measures in place for the long weekend. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Lucci's Market In Wilmington Under New Management After 66 Years

The store on Lowell Street follows a legacy of Lucci family stores opened up through the generations. WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports.

New England Cuisine: Lobster Prices Sink After State Lifts Gillnet Closure

Lobster traps were dry-docked for months as state officials implemented the closure intending to protect North Atlantic right whale populations. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

New England Cuisine: Lobster Prices Sink Amid Inflation

WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Teen Beach Bash at Carson Beach Gets Summer Off to a Good Start

Carson Beach in Southie didn’t have the best spring with brawls breaking out and police having to patrol the area, but so far summer is off to a good start thanks to Friday’s Teen Beach Bash hosted by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. WBZ’s Suzanne Sausville was there.

Lynn Businesses Close over MBTA Bridge Repairs

Businesses underneath the Mt. Vernon Street Bridge in Lynn had to close due to necessary repairs to the MBTA Purple Line. WBZ's James Rojas has more.

Is Tax Relief On The Way For Mass. Residents? Debate Over Surplus Continues

It’s now Fiscal Year 2023. State lawmakers are still considering what to do with a budget surplus. There’s a chance you could end up with more money in your pocket. WBZ NewsRadio's Nichole Davis reports.

Alexander Hamilton Letter on Display at Commonwealth Museum

A letter from Alexander Hamilton to the Marquis de Lafayette is on display this Fourth of July weekend at the Commonwealth Museum. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Hingham Fireworks Show Postponed

Quincy Middle School Class Donates 30,000 Books To Zambian School

Unmanned Ship Arrives At Plymouth

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship, an unmanned craft built as a collaboration between IBM and ProMare, has arrived at Plymouth, MA. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Mayor Wu Holds Inaugural Block Party on Boston City Hall Plaza

After postponing it for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu held her inauguration party at City Hall Plaza on Thursday. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Lynn Shop Promoting Wine Pairings for Fourth of July Weekend

Lucille Wine Shop & Tasting Room in Lynn is offering wine pairing ideas for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. WBZ's James Rojas has more.

Travelers Brace Themselves For Problems At Logan Airport Ahead Of July 4th Weekend

Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition Issues a Report Card for Governor Baker

Teens Rescue 15 Year Old In Barnstable

DIGHTON QUEER APP

GENESIS FOUNDATION AT FENWAY

LOTTORAMA

Ganja Yoga

Beer Cans, Broken Bottles & Bottle Caps Plague Boston Playground

Lynn Boxer Awarded Recognition From City Council

Truro Beach Closed Due To White Shark Sighting

Inflation Impacts July 4th BBQ Costs

UMass Amherst Minuteman Marching Band To Headline 69th Annual Quincy Christmas Parade

Brockton Entrepreneur Quits Desk Job, Finds Success In Cosmetology Business

WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Cambridge Café Life Alive Brings Vintage MBTA Token Currency 'Back Alive'

WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Spray & Play: Boston Common Frog Pond Opens For Summer Season

Under clear skies, the Boston Common Frog Pond opened their Spray Pool. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Natick Police Sign Up For 'Neighbors' Ring Phone App, Connecting Community

Residents with the app can voluntarily and anonymously post images or video from Wi-Fi cameras at their homes. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Shark Seminar: Beachside Cape Cod Interns Educate Public On Great Whites

Five college interns are hitting the beach to set up stations at beaches in Truro, Wellfleet, and Orleans, helping to educate the public about white shark activity and research. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Norwood Celebrates 150 Years With Boston Pops Concert

Folks in Norwood celebrated the 150th with a visit from a local band. WBZ's Chris Fama checked it out.

Boston Schools Avoid Increased State Control With Last-Minute Deal

The deal was reached on Monday night ahead of a Board of Elementary and Secondary Education vote to designate the district "underperforming." WBZ's James Rojas has more:

Hundreds Of Delays At Logan Airport Following Bad New York Weather

WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Red Sox Host 'Field Of Dreams' Charity Fundraiser For Summer Job Program

WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Scooper Shortage Piles Up Lines At Popular Mashpee Ice Cream Shop

As it stands, Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour in Mashpee has ten workers employed at the shop, when it should have around twice that on hand. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Crews Demolish Norwood Hospital Following Irreversible Flood Damage

Almost two years after torrential rain and flooding closed Norwood Hospital, demolition crews started to bring down the empty building on Friday. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Swampscott Pro-Choice Advocates Demand Lawmakers Protect Federal Abortion Rights

Pro-choice advocates who demonstrated for federal abortion rights decades ago, found themselves back out in public spaces campaigning for them again in Swampscott this morning. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

"It's Like Etsy In-Person": New Expanded Artisan Store Opens In Kingston

Supporting local artists, that's the mission of a newly expanded artisan shop in Kingston. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy checked it out.

MBTA Green And Orange Line Return To Service In Downtown Boston

Train service on both lines had been shut down in Downtown Boston for the weekend as structural engineers checked out a problem in the tunnels under the Government Center Garage.

Back On The Road: Joe Perry Project On Tour Following COVID Hiatus

WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Berklee Student Wows Judges On America's Got Talent

PEM Celebrates Pride With Runway Of Love Fashion Exhibition