Local News
Six Flags New England Reopens This WeekendSix Flags New England opens to season pass holders on Friday and then to the public Saturday.
I-Team: Boston Police Officers Taken Off Patrol To Guard Marty Walsh's HouseThe I-Team has learned Boston Police officers are being taken off patrol in Dorchester to guard former Mayor Marty Walsh’s house.
Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's DevelopmentsThe latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
Sagging Utility Lines Over Route 1 In Peabody Force Emergency Lane ClosuresTwo lanes on each side of Route 1 near the I-95 Route 128 interchange in Peabody will be closed through the morning rush hour after a dump truck hit a utility line during overnight work.
620 At Massachusetts Schools Test Positive For COVID-19 In Last WeekThere were 620 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
To Do List: Drive-In Movies, Tiki Bar, Free Outdoor Workouts pop-up drive-in is back by popular demand. A Boston food favorite is back open – with a tiki bar. And free outdoor workouts return to the Seaport.
'Almost Back To Normal': Traffic Volume Has Increased Dramatically In Boston AreaIf you’ve been on the roads lately, you’ve likely noticed traffic has made its return to the Boston area.
Massachusetts COVID-19 Mask Order Remains In Place, Despite CDC GuidanceThe mask order will remain in place in Massachusetts, despite new guidance from the CDC released on Thursday.
'We Can Feel Comfortable' Returning To Normal Once Vaccinated, Epidemiologist Says Following CDC GuidanceSome local epidemiologists were surprised -- yet pleased -- with the CDC’s announcement that fully vaccinated people are safe to drop their masks.
Leominster Video Store Owner Accused Of Hiring Shoplifters, Selling Stolen Items OnlinePolice are alleging that John Duplease, owner of Adopt A Video, hired shoplifters to steal items from several stores to then sell on eBay and Amazon.
9 Wounded, 3 Seriously, In Providence ShootingNine people were wounded in a shooting Thursday evening in Rhode Island's capital in what police there believe to be the largest shooting in city history.
Harvard-Bound Senior Goes Viral On TikTok After Sharing Emotional Admissions EssayAbigail Mack, a Cardinal Spellman High School valedictorian, shared a personal essay on TikTok about the loss of her mother that has garnered over 17 million views.
I-Team Investigations
I-Team: Boston Police Officers Taken Off Patrol To Guard Marty Walsh's HouseThe I-Team has learned Boston Police officers are being taken off patrol in Dorchester to guard former Mayor Marty Walsh’s house.
I-Team: Kids In Crisis Spend Weeks In Emergency Room Waiting For Mental Health ServicesSome kids are spending days or weeks inside hospital emergency rooms waiting for help.
I-Team: High School Failure Rates In Massachusetts Jumped During PandemicWhile it's no secret that many kids struggle with remote classes, WBZ-TV’s I-Team has uncovered records showing stunning failure rates.
Health
Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's DevelopmentsThe latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
Massachusetts Reports 616 New COVID Cases, 9 Additional DeathsAs of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.15%.
'Really Remarkable How Far We Have Come': Dr. Mallika Marshall On New CDC Mask GuidanceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says in most settings, people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not have to wear masks indoors or outdoors.
Politics
Keller @ Large: Baker's COVID-19 Response Earns Praise From Biden To Democrats' DismayGov. Charlie Baker remains popular, but Jon Keller says are there still reasons to hope for Democrats.
Keller @ Large: Democrats Eager To Help GOP Dig Political HoleAlthough Trump remains popular among a huge majority of the GOP, his approval ratings have sunk to new lows overall.
Baker, Governors Meet With President Biden On Vaccination ProgressGov. Charlie Baker was part of a bipartisan group of governors to meet with President Joe Biden Tuesday afternoon to talk about their COVID-19 vaccination programs.
Education
620 At Massachusetts Schools Test Positive For COVID-19 In Last WeekThere were 620 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
Brockton High School Students Return To In-Person Classes Full-Time On May 17Brockton High asked for a waiver of the Mass. Department of Elementary & Secondary Education's Back Into Class Order, but were denied.
Needham Schools Will 'Absolutely Require' COVID Vaccinations, Once FDA Fully Approves ThemNeedham will “absolutely require” students and staff at schools in town to be vaccinated once COVID vaccines are fully authorized by the FDA.
Business
Tax Refund Delays Grow As Filing Deadline Gets CloserCOVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
Downtown Boston's First Retail Marijuana Shop Has Grand Opening; Said To Be Largest Dispensary On East CoastCustomers can order digitally or speak with a so-called “budtender” for help.
Looking For A Job? Many Massachusetts Businesses Are HiringWith the economy inching back to normalcy, many businesses are doing well, but they're having trouble finding workers.
Consumer
Hershey Recalls Chocolate Shell Topping Bottles That May Contain AlmondsHershey is recalling some of its bottles of chocolate shell topping over allergy concerns.
Kidde Smoke Alarms Recalled; May Fail To Work During FireAbout 226,000 Kidde TruSense smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are being recalled because they may not work in case of an emergency.
'I Apologize,' Peloton Recalls All Treadmills After Child's Death, Several InjuriesPeloton recalled its Tread+ and Tread treadmills Wednesday, and the company admitted it was wrong to fight the Consumer Product Safety Commission's request that it do so.
Entertainment
Six Flags New England Reopens This WeekendSix Flags New England opens to season pass holders on Friday and then to the public Saturday.
To Do List: Drive-In Movies, Tiki Bar, Free Outdoor Workouts pop-up drive-in is back by popular demand. A Boston food favorite is back open – with a tiki bar. And free outdoor workouts return to the Seaport.
Have Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez Reunited?Have Cambridge native Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reunited? Multiple reports say the pair was spotted in Montana recently.