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Gymja Warrior Builds Confidence In Kids Throughout The Pandemic
August 25, 2021 16:46 - 45 seconds - 690 KBWBZ's James Rojas visited the gym's location in Woburn where kids were benefitting from their programs firsthand
Massachusetts Public School Mask Mandate Expected To Be Announced Wednesday
August 25, 2021 14:25 - 34 seconds - 532 KBThe education commissioner plans on the mandate staying in effect until October 1
Watertown Becomes Latest City To Require People To Mask Up
August 25, 2021 10:48 - 39 seconds - 604 KBThe requirement goes into place August 25, after the Watertown Board of Health approved the requirement to mandate masks indoors. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas Reports:
Nantucket Group Set To Sue Over Vineyard Wind Turbines
August 24, 2021 23:34 - 47 seconds - 726 KBThe anti-wind-turbine group ACK Residents Against Turbines said Right whales are at the center of the suit. WBZ's Tim Dunn reports:
Watertown Family Charged In Alleged Lottery Ripoff Scheme
August 24, 2021 21:03 - 50 seconds - 774 KBFederal prosecutors said three members of the Jaafar family had been buying winning tickets and cashing them as their own. WBZ's Shari Small reports:
New TikTok "Milk Crate Challenge" Injuring People With Few Winners
August 24, 2021 18:33 - 44 seconds - 1.66 MBWBZ's Matt Shearer caught up with one woman that successfully completed the Milk Crate Challenge, but even she says other people shouldn't try it.
Protest Outside Malden DESE Headquarters Over School Masks
August 24, 2021 17:41 - 47 seconds - 723 KBAround a hundred people protested the Education Department's decision to allow a mask mandate, while a smaller group of counter-protestors also showed up. WBZ's James Rojas reports:
DESE Authorizes Education Commissioner To Implement Mask Mandate In Schools
August 24, 2021 15:34 - 32 seconds - 491 KBWhile the vote passed 9 to 1, hundreds of people were protesting against the mandate
Car Crashes Into Charles River In Cambridge
August 24, 2021 14:28 - 49 seconds - 1.85 MBThe SUV appeared to drive right through the fence along the side of the Western Avenue Bridge
Small Tornadoes Easier To Spot As Doppler Radar Tech Improves
August 23, 2021 23:31 - 48 seconds - 742 KBThe three small tornadoes spotted in Central Mass. may not have been spotted at all not long ago. More with WBZ's Karyn Regal
Tree Smashes Dartmouth Woman's Bedroom Day After Leaving For College
August 23, 2021 22:01 - 47 seconds - 730 KBLili Chamberlain, the student's mother, said she thought it was a clap of thunder at first. WBZ's Shari Small reports:
Scammers Target Boston-Area Musician Amid Gig Shortage
August 23, 2021 21:04 - 47 seconds - 1.78 MBAmy Griffin said she was asked to write a birthday song for a 4-year-old that didn't exist. More from WBZ's Matt Shearer:
State Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Blue Hill Country Club Wait Staff
August 23, 2021 18:01 - 38 seconds - 878 KBThe staff sued their employer for not receiving a service charge that went to the club
Seaweed Causes Rotten Odor At Sandy Beach In Cohasset
August 23, 2021 15:51 - 48 seconds - 1.81 MBThe stench is caused when the plant washes onto the shore and is exposed to extreme heat and humidity
Two Worcester Kidnapping Suspects Due In Court On Monday
August 23, 2021 12:17 - 38 seconds - 592 KBKassidy Lauziere-Cuevas, 19, of Milford and Daquan Jefferson, 23, of Worcester, were arrested Saturday for kidnapping and reckless endangerment of a child, Worcester police said. WBZ NewsRadio's John Baibak reports:
Henri Settles On Top Of Northeast, Dropping More Rain On Monday
August 23, 2021 11:31 - 32 seconds - 493 KBForecasters say Henri is expected to move east across New England, dropping 1 to 3 more inches of rain, which could lead to more flooding in some areas. WBZ NewsRadio's Karyn Regal Reports.
A New Partnership Hopes To Bring People Of Color To Ipswich River
August 20, 2021 20:41 - 45 seconds - 697 KBThe program will offer free memberships through the Ipswich River Watershed Association.
Tropical Storm Henri Causing Ferry Disruptions On Cape Cod
August 20, 2021 17:16 - 46 seconds - 705 KBThose planning to travel this weekend to the Cape may want to make other travel arrangements.
Thomas Latanowich Found Guilty In The Murder Of Yarmouth Police Sergeant
August 20, 2021 16:51 - 44 seconds - 679 KBLatanowich was found guilty of second-degree murder for shooting and killing Gannon in 2018.
Boston's Boch Center Will Now Require Proof Of Vaccination For Entry
August 19, 2021 12:11 - 30 seconds - 468 KBThis applies to anyone attending a show at the Wang or Shubert Theatre in downtown Boston.
Boston Hosts First Cruise Ship Since Beginning Of Pandemic
August 18, 2021 17:20 - 44 seconds - 685 KBThe Crystal Symphony is set to depart from Boston Harbor on Sunday. WBZ's James Rojas reports
Murder Convictions Tossed In Boston College Students Death
August 17, 2021 10:55 - 42 seconds - 655 KBAntwan Carter and Daniel Pinkney were convicted of murder for the 2007 shooting in Roxbury of Cedrick Steele. WBZ NewsRadio's Carl Stevens Reports:
Afternoon Report: Monday, August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021 21:35 - 6 minutes - 9.06 MBPresident Biden warns the Taliban not to interfere with evacuations from Afghanistan. Governor Baker says he's not considering changing the state's mask policy. An accused cop killer takes the stand in his defense. 5 minutes of news that will keep you in The Loop.
Local Nonprofit Hopes To Continue Providing Education For Afghan Women
August 16, 2021 17:18 - 46 seconds - 1.73 MBRazia's Ray of Hope Foundation is based in Wellesley and works across borders to support girls and women in Afghanistan seeking an education.
Customers React To Russo's In Watertown Announcing Its Closure
August 16, 2021 16:28 - 46 seconds - 1.73 MBHealthy eaters west of Boston are mourning the loss of a local staple.
Coast Guard Searches For Fisherman Who Fell Overboard Off Of Nantucket
August 16, 2021 15:55 - 42 seconds - 643 KBThe man was reportedly not wearing a lifejacket.
Art Goes On At Lynn's Kings Beach — One Of The Most Polluted In The State
August 15, 2021 20:22 - 39 seconds - 608 KBFor Annette Sykes, the point is to turn the beach into a place people can enjoy. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports:
Newbury Street In Boston Closed To Cars For "Open Newbury Street"
August 15, 2021 18:37 - 49 seconds - 1.84 MBThe famous street in Boston will be car-free for three Sundays in a row. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:
Revere Veteran Disheartened As Taliban Enters Kabul
August 15, 2021 15:13 - 53 seconds - 827 KBAfghanistan Veteran Marc Silvestri of Revere was a supporter of the withdrawal, but said he never though the country would collapse so fast. WBZ's Shari Small reports:
"Wicked Hot Mystic" Will Identify And Cool Hot Spots Across The Boston Area
August 13, 2021 16:44 - 49 seconds - 755 KBThe campaign is using heat mapping technology to determine spots that need some extra cooling.
North End Restaurant Owner Faces Heat And Virus Barriers
August 13, 2021 16:15 - 58 seconds - 1.74 MBThe restaurateur is having to deal with customers in a number of different capacities.
Dedham's Beloved Blue Bunny Is Here To Stay
August 13, 2021 15:29 - 48 seconds - 747 KBThe town came together to save the statue through a social media hashtag movement.
US Census Shows Worcester's Population Grew Exponentially Over The Past Decade
August 13, 2021 14:46 - 37 seconds - 575 KBThe city and county both saw a stark population increase.
Cambridge-Based Moderna, Pfizer Get FDA Approval For Third Dose
August 13, 2021 10:42 - 45 seconds - 702 KBThird doses of the Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines could start being administered as soon as this weekend. WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas Reports.
Boston Acting Mayor Kim Janey Announces Vaccine Mandate For City Workers
August 12, 2021 20:25 - 54 seconds - 1.22 MBBoston Acting Mayor Kim Janey has announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city employees.
The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Is Showing Higher Efficacy Rates Against The Delta Variant
August 12, 2021 17:22 - 54 seconds - 845 KBData was collected from a study done in nearly half a million healthcare workers in South Africa.
Massachusetts Looks To Implement New Swimming Safety Protocols
August 12, 2021 16:41 - 45 seconds - 696 KBNew initiatives include updated lifesaving equipment at beaches and swimming pools.
Newburyport Piano Man Brings Enjoyment to Beach Boardwalk
August 12, 2021 15:29 - 46 seconds - 310 KBThe college student is raising money while studying at Virginia Tech.
Northeastern University Will Require Masks To Be Worn Indoors This Fall
August 12, 2021 14:47 - 45 seconds - 703 KBStudents, faculty and staff will also have to provide information on their vaccination status.
Pandemic Gives Boost To Peabody Brothers' Meal Plan Business
August 12, 2021 10:30 - 51 seconds - 344 KBThe Perrina brothers are well-known on the North Shore for their restaurant Toscana Ristorante, and at first wanted to help their dad eat healthier. WBZ's Drew Mulholland has more:
Scituate Board of Health Votes Not To Investigate Wind Turbine Complaints
August 11, 2021 15:14 - 46 seconds - 1.73 MBScituate's Board of Health voted this week to not investigate health complaints from residents who live near a wind turbine. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.
Salem Board of Health Votes To Implement Indoor Mask Mandate
August 11, 2021 14:39 - 37 seconds - 248 KBThe Salem Board of Health has unanimously voted to implement an indoor mask mandate. WBZ's Drew Moholland reports.
National Grid One Of The First To Use And Test Full-Electric Power Source
August 10, 2021 17:02 - 44 seconds - 685 KBThe electricity provider held and event to showcase the use of backhoe in its day-to-day operations.
Trash Remaining On The Side Of Route 3 Week After Tractor Trailer Spill
August 10, 2021 16:53 - 39 seconds - 915 KBThe truck crashed on its side and spilled garbage on the shoulder of the road.
Child Therapists: How The Pandemic Added To This Pre-existent Shortage
August 09, 2021 17:16 - 48 seconds - 742 KBMore and more parents are finding it harder to locate a therapist for their child.
Massachusetts Welcomes Home Medalists As Olympics End
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 46 seconds - 1.73 MBAthletes from across the state took home a haul of medals, including a few surprises. WBZ's Matt Shearer reports:
School Parents Discuss Children's School Safety In Roxbury
August 06, 2021 21:12 - 47 seconds - 733 KBThe director of the CDC and the Education Secretary were both present.
Plymouth Homeowners Faced With Smell From Rotting Whale Carcass
August 06, 2021 19:58 - 50 seconds - 768 KBThe remains have been described as smelling like a combination of dead rotting fish, garbage and sewage.
Flag Football Tournament Set To Help Coach Fighting Cancer
August 06, 2021 19:22 - 55 seconds - 2.06 MBThe coach is known as "The Godfather of Flag Football" in his hometown area.
Sculptors Brace Wind And Rain At Revere's Beach And Sand Sculpting Festival
August 06, 2021 18:38 - 51 seconds - 796 KBThe festival was cancelled last year due to Covid.