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Plymouth Rally Against Radioactive Water Dump Gains Bipartisan Support

Protestors rallied at the Plymouth waterfront, some holdings signs that said "Speak out to halt Holtec and save our bay! Dump in our bay? No Way!" WBZ's Tim Dunn reports.

Wellesley Company, Breweries & Farms Turn Beer Waste Into Renewable Energy

Remaining grain and yeast are put into million-gallon tanks at dairy farms, a process that results in the creation of renewable natural gas after thirty days. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Bouquets & Bugs: How Customs At Logan Airport Inspects Valentine Flowers

The most common check is to gently shake the bouquet and look for insects or plant diseases that would threaten America's ecosystem. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports.

Salem City Officials, Community Leaders Speak Out Against Anti-Semitic Hate

WBZ's Charlie Bergeron reports on a statement against anti-semitic hate in Salem.

Brighton Neighbors Outraged After 200-Year Old Tree Cut Down By Developer

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports on neighbors in Brighton expressing their anger after a developer cut down a beloved local tree.

Café Martin Opens In Newton

WBZ's Karyn Regal spoke with the owner and widow of John Martin, for whom the restaurant is named after

OpenTable Names North End Restaurant One Of The Most Romantic In America

WBZ's Mike Macklin spoke with the restaurant

Harvard Researchers Develop Biohybrid Fish To Swim Like Human Heart Beats

WBZ's James Rojas spoke with the professor who serves as the senior author on the study

Here's The Best Places To Cry In Boston According To Residents

Local Woman's Yoga Mats To Be Handed Out At Oscars

Elizabeth’s Bagels In Franklin Putting A Pause On Poppy Seed Bagels

WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe got to the bottom of this very concerning story

Heart Brothers Foundation Heals Failing Hearts Through Helping Hands

WBZ's Carl Stevens had to heart-to-heart with one woman who works with the organization and benefitted from their work.

Randal The MGM Springfield Security Dog Reunited With Old Handler

K-9 Officer Amanda Antaya drove Randal the yellow Lab down to Virginia Beach to meet John Slepchuk, who retired to Florida. WBZ's Drew Moholland has more:

Beverly Vets Honored With Veteran Square Signs

Boston City Councilors Demand In-Person Hearing For Mayor Michelle Wu

Unsolved Homicide Cards Help Raise Cold Case Awareness

2gether We Eat Makes Learning About Hydroponics Fun And Engaging

WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe took a trip to Webster Square Daycare in Worcester to learn more

Newton Tackling Rodent Problem With New Kind Of Rat Contraceptive

WBZ's James Rojas spoke with the city's Commissioner of Public Buildings to learn more

Boston Announces Three Free Bus Routes For Next Two Years

WBZ's Carl Stevens has more

Quincy Recovering From Recent Ransomware Attack

WBZ's Jim MacKay brings us up to speed with how the city is looking into the cyber attack, which happened last week

Mass. Drops School Mask Mandate At End Of February

Governor Charlie Baker said it is time to "give students and staff a sense of normalcy after dealing with enormous challenges over the past two years." WBZ's Carl Stevens has more:

Salem Removes Covid-19 Related Public Health Rules

Northeastern University Lifting the Majority of Covid-19 Restrictions

Pleasant Cafe In Roslindale Has Become A Hotspot For Movie Sets

Customers may feel like they're traveling back in time when they walk through the doors at the Pleasant Cafe in Roslindale, a quality that has attracted a slew of Hollywood filmmakers. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Worcester Man Builds A Treegloo With Snow From Blizzard

Rainer Reichel of Worcester constructed a "treegloo" on his property with the fallen snow from the "Blizzard of 2022." WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Medford Rehab & Nursing Facility To Hold Valentine's Day Prom

The center's staff have been decorating for the prom for a month and asked that anyone with extra gowns or suits consider donating them for the holiday dance. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Boston May Soon Drop Vaccination Mandate, Mayor Wu Says

The city has already dropped below its ICU bed threshold for the mandate. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports.

Allston's Large Potholes Cause Havoc For Tires Of Passing Cars

According to the City of Boston, resident injury or damage claims related to potholes must be sent to the City within 30 days of the incident. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Harvard Student Creates Her Own Korean Disney Princess

Julia Riew created the character, based on the Korean folktale Shimcheong, after not seeing Korean representation in Disney movies. WBZ's James Rojas has more:

Worcester Board Of Health Votes To Lift Indoor Mask Mandate

WBZ's James Rojas reports on Massachusetts' second-largest city lifting its indoor mask mandate,

Warwick, R.I. Theater Offers Drama Therapy To Deal With Negative Emotions

Sessions at the Gamm Theatre work with children and adults, teaching them how to deal with their negative emotions. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

Mid-February Marks Peak Coyote Mating Season In Mass., Officials Say

The canines live and breed everywhere in Massachusetts, except for Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.

Funeral Services For Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe Gather Hundreds

Hundreds were lined up on the street outside St. Francis of Assisi Church for the wake of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe on Sunday. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Remembering Historic Blizzard Of '78 On Its 44th Anniversary

This week marked the 44th anniversary of the blizzard that buried Boston under a record 29 inches of snow. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Boston Schools Sued By Teachers Union Over COVID Accommodations

The lawsuit, filed in federal court, said the school district did not give reasonable remote work accommodations to eight employees. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy has more:

Beanpot Returns Tonight After Pandemic Hiatus

WBZ's JimMacKay has more on the Beanpot making its comeback after a year off because of the pandemic.

Blood Drive On Cape Cod To Honor Local Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

WBZ's Tim Dunn reports on a blood drive that honors a Cape Cod man who died in Afghanistan after a blood shortage.

"WalkforVets" Reaches Boston, Raises Awareness For Invisible Wounds Of War

The national movement began on February 2, 2022, and will cross 22 state capitals over the course of 22 consecutive days for 2.2 miles on each walk. WBZ's Suzanne Sausville reports.

Boston Peace Rally Calls For Diplomatic Response To Ukraine Border Crisis

Named the "Peace with Russia Rally," demonstrators held up signs criticizing the U.S war budget and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Parents, Staff Protest Tufts Children's Hospital Pediatric Bed Closures

Tufts Medical Center said they will continue their neonatal intensive care services and pediatric primary care services. WBZ's Shari Small reports.

Manchester Moves: Bringing Outdoor Equipment To New Hampshire Residents

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville has more

Rachael Rollins Announces New National Strategy To Combat Human Trafficking

WBZ's Mike Macklin reports

Masks Down? Massachusetts Cities And Towns Consider Dropping Mask Mandates

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville spoke to health officials from two towns south of Boston

Connor’s Kindness Project Reminds Us “There Is Good In The World”

WBZ's Karyn Regal spoke with the face behind the project

Massachusetts Road Conditions Grow Treacherous From Friday Wintry Mix

WBZ's Suzanne Sausville caught up with a few drivers at a rest stop in Newton about the roads

Assembly Row Legoland Pays Tribute To January's Historic Blizzard

WBZ's Jim MacKay reports on a blizzard themed display at Legoland in Somerville.

NH Earthquake

Storm Preparations Ahead of Freezing Rain And Sleet

Chelsea Artists Wanted

Storm Preparations From The Chelsea Salt Yard