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Pollen is everywhere this week, coating cars, patios, and more. Here's what to know about pine pollen season.
The Karen Read trial continued Monday with more witness testimony about broken taillights found at the scene.
A crossing guard is accused of attacking a mother and child near Taunton High School on Monday morning.
Mayor Thomas Koch makes just over $155,000 a year, but he introduced a proposal to increase that annual salary by 79% to $285,000.
All the New England states rank safer than Massachusetts when it comes to protecting people from crimes related to gender identity and sexual orientation.
A Vermont man was suspended 20-feet off the ground for three hours after his glider crashed.
Around 20 Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to "bacterial exceedance," according to a data dashboard updated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Five students at Roxbury Prep High School had the surprise of a lifetime: a full-ride scholarship to college.
"T: An MBTA Musical" returns to Boston from June 7 to June 32 in Somverville.
A look at the timeline of events in Karen Read's high-profile murder trial.
Karen Read is charged with killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
Aidan Kearney, the blogger known as "Turtleboy," is a key figure in the Karen Read trial.
A fire in Harwich was likely started by a mirror in an outdoor shower, investigators said.
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Pollen is everywhere this week, coating cars, patios, and more. WBZ-TV's Eric Fisher reports.
Mayor Thomas Koch makes just over $155,000 a year, but he introduced a proposal to increase that annual salary by 79% to $285,000. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
A new study finds that seeing your friends face-to-face promotes greater well-being than texting them.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.
Vaughn Grissom is back on the injured list for the Red Sox, while Chris Sale continues to dominate for the Braves.
As the Boston Celtics enjoy another day off on Monday ahead of their NBA Finals showdown with the Dallas Mavericks, veteran forward Al Horford will enjoy a special celebration of his own.
Tom Brady will take his spot in the Patriots Hall of Fame next week in front of a sellout crowd -- and a whole bunch of former teammates -- at Gillette Stadium.
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics came up short against the Warriors in the NBA Finals two years ago. They hope to use that experience to their advantage in this year's title round against the Dallas Mavericks.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.
Javier Báez's two-run single highlighted a four-run 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers beat Boston 8-4 to send the Red Sox to their first loss on a Sunday and earn a split of their four-game series.
Enmanuel Valdez homered twice for his first career multihomer game and drove in three runs to power the Boston Red Sox past the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Saturday.
Vinicius Junior scored in the 83rd minute at Wembley Stadium to seal a record-extending 15th European Cup for Real Madrid.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered twice for his first multi-homer game and drove in five runs, Tanner Houck had a solid start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Friday night.
Thousands of people across Massachusetts and the country have become completely hooked on the Karen Read trial.
If you have a cell phone, you've probably received texts from political candidates who are looking for money. So how do you stop them?
More researchers are sounding the alarm about giving young children smartphones, and there is a growing parent movement to keep phones away until they are older.
A new floating boardwalk on Lake Williams allows people to see Marlboro like never before.
Tucked in a small area between Franklin Park and the Arnold Arboretum is the Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain.
The private playground at The Guild School for Human Services in Concord, Massachusetts is ranked as one of the ten best in the country for inclusivity.
A new study finds that seeing your friends face-to-face promotes greater well-being than texting them.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.
New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications.
"I Am More," a community conversation on mental health, all began with one artist's struggle - and the outpouring of support that followed.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Former Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone, now president of the Northeast Clean Energy Council, joined WBZ-TV and discussed challenges facing the clean energy agenda.
As we await the verdict in the trial of former President Donald Trump, political observers wonder how it might affect the outcome of the presidential race.
Harvard University has decided to go neutral and stop weighing in as an institution on current affairs.
Recent years have been tough sledding for Massachusetts Republicans, who've seen their numbers in the Legislature dwindle while losing county seats and the governor's office.
Independents are the ones who make the difference at the polls, but they don't like partisanship and extremism.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
Known primarily for their fresh pressed apple cider and housemade apple cider donuts, Cold Hollow invites visitors to come discover their inner Vermonter.
An avid philanthropist, activist, and four-time James Beard Award semifinalist, David Vargas is one America's most influential and fastest rising chefs.
The Savory Lane offers personalized New England themed day-trips supporting local businesses aboard a luxury school bus.
With a mission to support a sustainable farm ecosystem, Clark Farm produces certified organic produce for its farm stand and local CSA community.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End to make an after dinner cocktail recipe.
Mayor Thomas Koch makes just over $155,000 a year, but he introduced a proposal to increase that annual salary by 79% to $285,000.
All the New England states rank safer than Massachusetts when it comes to protecting people from crimes related to gender identity and sexual orientation.
A Vermont man was suspended 20-feet off the ground for three hours after his glider crashed.
This is a musical comedy loosely based on the Wizard of Oz. It's the story of the MBTA keeping three people in Boston from getting to their destinations.
Five students at Roxbury Prep High School had the surprise of a lifetime: a full-ride scholarship to college.
Vaughn Grissom is back on the injured list for the Red Sox, while Chris Sale continues to dominate for the Braves.
As the Boston Celtics enjoy another day off on Monday ahead of their NBA Finals showdown with the Dallas Mavericks, veteran forward Al Horford will enjoy a special celebration of his own.
Tom Brady will take his spot in the Patriots Hall of Fame next week in front of a sellout crowd -- and a whole bunch of former teammates -- at Gillette Stadium.
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics came up short against the Warriors in the NBA Finals two years ago. They hope to use that experience to their advantage in this year's title round against the Dallas Mavericks.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.