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Health Officials Investigating 2 Cases Of Pediatric Hepatitis In Massachusetts

Swampscott Town Employees Begin 4-Day Workweek

Lynn Promotes Good Health for Public Employees on Wellness Day

The city of Lynn is promoting health benefits and addressing overall wellness needs for its public employees. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

South Boston Resident Helps Others Relieve Stress With Sound Therapy

Trying to find your inner peace? Sound therapy may be what the doctor ordered. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Fire Crews On Alert After Brushfire In Lynn Over Mother's Day Weekend

A brushfire at Lynn Woods Reservation over Mother's Day weekend has locals on alert, especially as the temperature rises this week. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Salem City Councilor Calls For More Brick Sidewalks In City

Sidewalks are a hot topic in Salem and there's a new proposal to help maintain them. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Mass. Gas, Diesel Prices Again Break Record High

After a decline in April, gas prices have again been rising in Massachusetts and around the nation. Truckers on the Mass Pike said they were feeling the pinch. WBZ's Jim MacKay has more:

Youth Athletes Play Ball At Martin Richard Challenger Baseball Opening Day

More than thirty Challenger athletes, along with their peer buddies and volunteer coaches, took to the diamond to play a game of baseball in celebration of acceptance, courage, and friendship. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

CapeFLYER To Resume Boston, Cape Cod Train Service For Its Tenth Year

For holiday weekends, CapeFLYER says they will add extra trains to compensate for the large influx of travelers. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

26th Annual 'Mother's Day Walk For Peace' Marches Down Streets Of Boston

The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute hopes to raise over $600,000 at this year's walk to fund organization services. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Amazon Donates Nearly One Million Dollars To Mass. Youth Sports Programs

Amazon says the donation came as a response to survey data from State of Play 2021 that shows the pandemic has taken a toll on youth sports participation. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Responds To Incidents At City's Public Schools

In the wake of a series of violent and hazardous incidents at Boston Public Schools, Mayor Michelle Wu spoke to WBZ's Mike Macklin about the city's plan to improve the education scene. WBZ's Mike Macklin reports.

Charlestown Florist Gives Flowers to Moms Who've Lost Kids to Addiction

A local florist is going the extra mile to present bouquets this Mother's Day weekend to mothers who have lost children to addiction.

First Indictment Handed Down In Bristol County Rape Kit Backlog

Hundreds of rape kits went untested for years in Massachusetts and Bristol County

Gloucester's Good Harbor Makes Nations Best Beaches

Some locals say there may be an influx of tourists this year

Dedham Residents Host Line Dancing Classes

Give him a floor and he'll dance it. WBZ's Chris Fama ducked in on a local class to try his hand at line dancing.

Suffolk Construction Halts Boston Projects After Building Collapse

It's a day off for some construction workers in Massachusetts. WBZ's Drew Moholland has more.

New Historical Markers Honoring Women's Suffrage History Trail In MA

Gas Mix-up On Cape Costs Drivers Thousands

Sudbury Nonprofit Rescues Dogs from Israel To MA

Hudson Mural Honors Portuguese Population

A new mural in Hudson pays tribute to the town's large Portuguese population. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Cinco de Mayo Means a Busy Day for Mexican Restaurants

Cinco de Mayo means it's going to be a busy day for authentic Mexican restaurants. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Nature School in Sharon Receives ARPA Funding

The Cooperative Nature School at The Trustees Moose Hill Farm in Sharon has received a fresh round of ARPA funding. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Shipping Issues Are Thorn For Boston-Area Florists Ahead Of Mother's Day

The lead up to Mother's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for the New England Flower Exchange in Chelsea. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more:

Tips To Avoid Ticks This Season

MassDot Offers Solution For Dangerous Intersection

Boston University To Open New Robotics Lab With State Grant

Dennis Police Showcase Their New Mental Health Task Force

WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

MBTA's Pre-Fare Technology Goes Live, Displays Real-Time Train Status

They're called "Customer Information Displays," the first of which rolled out on Tuesday to the Government Center, Tufts Medical Center, Maverick, Ashmont, and Porter MBTA stations. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Nantucket Approves Topless Beach Proposal

A sizable majority of the town meeting approved the proposal, but it still has other steps to pass before it becomes official. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:

Harmony Montgomery Report Released By Mass. Office Of Child Advocate

The report finds the system broke down in multiple places, which included granting Harmony's father custody of her, despite the two only spending 40 hours together total. WBZ's Laurie Kirby reports:

Northeastern Fraternity Placed On Probation After Video

Northeastern Puts Fraternity On Probation Over Pledge Initiation Night

21 blindfolded pledges of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity were allegedly spotted shuffling into the back of U-Haul truck on Cedar Street, Roxbury. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

English For Speakers Of Other Languages Choral Classes

Ex-Patriot Matt Light Loses Bid For School Committee Seat

Bentley University Now Accepts Cryptocurrency For Tuition Payments

The university will accept payments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USD Coin. WBZ's Chris Fama reports.

Animal Rescue League, Berkley Police Rescue Nine Ponies From Breeding Farm

Three of the ponies were taken to the ARL's Dedham Animal Care and Adoption Center, while the remaining six were brought to the MSPCA's Nevins Farm in Methuen. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Lincoln Students "Walk, Bike, Roll" To School As Part Of State Movement

WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Salem Witch Museum To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

This week the Salem Witch Museum is celebrating 50 years of enchanting the community.

Faulty MBTA Red Line Door System Led To Passenger Fatality, Officials Say

Federal Investigators are out with a preliminary report following the death of a passenger on the MBTA's Red Line. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Longtime "Matty in the Morning" Host Matt Siegel Is Retiring

A major shift in the morning radio landscape. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

After Pandemic Cancellations Melrose Arts Festival Returns

WBZ NewsRadio's Brooke McCarthy reports:

Brookline, Beacon Street Whole Foods To Close On Friday

WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Beacon Street, Brookline Whole Foods To Close On Friday

The Whole Foods Market across Saint Mary's Street Station in Brookline is closing its doors for good on Friday. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Poll: Half Of Mass. Residents Prefer Masks On Transit, 41 Percent Against

WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Poll: Half Of Mass. Residents Prefer Mask Mandates On Transit

With masks not required on public transportation as of April, a recent poll indicates that half of Massachusetts residents would like to see a mandate come back. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.

Blue Hills Wildfire Torches 16 Acres Of Woods

The fire was seen for miles around in Sunday's perfectly clear visibility. WBZ's Jim MacKay has more:

Cape Air Cuts Back On Flights Following Pilot Shortage

WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Clear Skies For First Day Of Outdoor Dining In Boston's North End

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Nantucket Residents Split On Proposed Bylaw Concerning Short-Term Rentals

The Select Board-sponsored article was brought forth to address nuisance conditions that are caused by short-term rentals, and would add enforcement provisions. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.