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Somerville City Councilor Leads Drink-Spiking Awareness Campaign
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (232+ words) SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WBZNews Radio)" Some new signs are displayed around bars throughout Somerville, as a new campaign has kicked off within the city. Somerville City Councilor at-large Kristen Strezo has led the charge on a long-awaited campaign focused on bringing…...
Boston Launches Public Amenities Map
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (254+ words) BOSTON (WBZ News Radio) " In Boston, there's a new way to tell you where to go when you have to go. To the bathroom, that is. The City of Boston has published a new, interactive guide that identifies the locations…...
Boston Issues Excessive Heat Warning From Wednesday Through Friday
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (232+ words) BOSTON(WBZ News Radio)" The City of Boston has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that will last from Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 3. Boston is expecting high heat during these days, with heat indexes forecast to climb as high as…...
Newburyport Mayor Calls Sewage Leak 'Health And Economic Crisis"
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (428+ words) HAVERHILL, Mass. (WBZ News Radio)" With a sweltering heat wave ready to take over the region featuring potential record-breaking triple digit temperatures, millions of gallons of raw, untreated sewage continue to spew every day into the Merrimack River. As of…...
Boston Shares Preparations Ahead Of Extreme Heat In Forecast
4+ day, 29+ min ago (197+ words) BOSTON(WBZ News Radio)A heat wave is in the forecast for Boston this week and the city is sharing preparations so residents can stay safe. Temperatures are expected to climb into the high 90s from Wednesday to Friday. Residents are…...
3 Nonprofits Partner To Erase $170 Million In Medical Debt For MA Residents
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (191+ words) BOSTON(WBZ News Radio)" Atrius Health Equity Foundation, Undue Medical Debt, and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association announced a partnership they say will erase $170 million in debt for 140, 080 Massachusetts residents. This partnership will forgive between $50 to $450, 000 in debt for low…...
Pentagon Reverses Flu Shot Decision After TX Outbreak
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (80+ words) WBZ News Radio 1030 The outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base has highlighted the risks of lifting the vaccine mandate. According to ABC News, the flu affected at least 222 recruits, with four hospitalized. Tragically, one recruit, Keon Mc Daniel, died, though…...
NE Aquarium Completes First Sea Turtle Release Of Season
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (220+ words) BOSTON (WBZ News Radio) " Staff members from the New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy released 12 sea turtles into the waters off Cape Cod on Tuesday following months of life-saving treatment and'rehabilitation. The five Kemp's ridleys, four loggerheads, and…...
New Study Ranks Mass. Second Best State For Children's Health And Education
2+ week, 4+ day ago (278+ words) MEDFORD, Mass. (WBZ News Radio) " The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently ranked Massachusetts as the second-best state in the nation regarding children's health and education. According to the organization's annual Kids Count Data Book, Massachusetts received a state score of 775, well…...
Foxborough Moves To Stop Home Delivery Of Cannabis
2+ week, 4+ day ago (129+ words) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WBZNews Radio)" After banning cannabis retail stores, Foxborough is now also moving to stop home delivery of the drug. The city is requesting a two-year waiver from the state after the select board voted unanimously to use a…...