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What’s open, what’s closed in Massachusetts on New Year’s Day 2026?
9+ min ago (425+ words) New Year's Day marks a fresh start with a brand new calendar year and a time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for what's to come in the next 365 days. People should anticipate that many businesses and…...
What spot makes the best kale soup in New Bedford? Vote in our poll.
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (251+ words) NEW BEDFORD " Kale soup is a hearty, vegetable-rich soup offers a delicious way to experience the textures and flavors of the leafy green main ingredient. Whether enjoyed in its classic Portuguese form or adapted to local tastes, kale soup remains…...
Patriots' Stefon Diggs practices, Christian Barmore out with illness after charges revealed
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (52+ words) ESPN's Mike Reiss discusses the latest surrounding Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore facing criminal charges for separate cases in Massachusetts. Later, Reiss and our Dan Roche talk about the AFC playoff picture and who they'd prefer the Patriots to play....
What Massachusetts laws are new for 2026?
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (21+ words) It's New Year's Day, which means new laws are going into effect in Massachusetts. What Massachusetts laws are new for 2026?...
Next Weather: WBZ Morning Update For January 1
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (15+ words) Dan Brown has your latest weather forecast. Next Weather: WBZ Morning Update For January 1...
Bruins snap 6-game losing skid with New Year's Eve win over Oilers
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (263+ words) January 1, 2026 / 7:59 AM EST / AP David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins closed out the calendar year with a much-needed 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Hampus Lindholm and Elias Lindholm each had a…...
Readers dive into New Bedford Whaling Museum's 30th 'Moby-Dick' marathon
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (461+ words) "Call me Ishmael" " one of the most famous first lines in literary history " is about to enthrall audiences at the New Bedford Whaling Museum for the 30th time. The historic coastal city plays a part in Herman Melville's classic novel, "Moby-Dick,…...
Massachusetts ranks in top 5 states for alcohol spending in U.S.
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (231+ words) Massachusetts has been ranked among the top five states in the nation for alcohol spending, according to a recent analysis by SmartAsset. An analysis released in early December by SmartAsset examined which states spent the most on alcohol per adult…...
Kraft Group reaches deal for new Revolution stadium in Everett
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (41+ words) The Kraft Group, which owns the New England Revolution, says it struck a deal with the cities of Everett and Boston to turn an old industrial site into a waterfront stadium. Kraft Group reaches deal for new Revolution stadium in…...
Next Weather: WBZ Update
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (11+ words) Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast. Next Weather: WBZ Update...