Abbey Niezgoda
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West Hartford, CT, United States
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‘I Had to Change my Pajamas 3 Times': Make Sure Norovirus Doesn't Disrupt Your Vacation Plans
While many families are getting away for February vacation this week, experts are urging parents to take precautions as they travel, especially as norovirus cases increase. Inside Logan Airport Tuesday, there was a frenzy of families getting ready to fly out to their destinations, but what they do not want to come back with is an illness. It is not… → Read More
Brockton Hospital Expects to Remain Closed for 3 Months After Fire
Brockton Hospital will be closed for at least three more months following a massive fire last week that led to the evacuation of nearly 200 patients. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but as crews work to rebuild, the timeline for the cleanup has both the staff and their patients concerned. In a statement on Brockton Hospital’s… → Read More
Students in Some Mass. School Districts Urged to Mask Up After Break
In several Massachusetts communities, including Boston, students are being encouraged to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for two weeks after the... → Read More
Belmont Issues Indoor Mask Mandate; Will More Mass. Cities Follow?
With COVID cases rising in Massachusetts, the town of Belmont on Monday imposed a mask mandate for everyone 2 and older in all indoor spaces open to the public... → Read More
After a Year on the Frontlines, Mass. Grocery Workers Want COVID Vaccine Eligibility
They remained open when most businesses were closed during the worst of the pandemic, and now, grocery store workers in Massachusetts are fighting to get the... → Read More
Desire for Normalcy Is Fueling a Busy Travel Season
Hope is on the horizon for those dreaming of summer travel. With President Joe Biden targeting July 4 for small gatherings and public health experts giving... → Read More
Baker Tours Natick Mall Vaccination Site, Provides COVID Update: WATCH LIVE
Gov. Charlie Baker was set to tour a newly-opened vaccination site at the Natick Mall and provide an update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic,... → Read More
Mass. Company Making Ultra-Cold Freezers to Store COVID Vaccine Seeing Huge Demand
A Massachusetts company is playing a key role in the nation’s coronavirus response. Waltham-based Thermo Fisher Scientific has already helped with testing and... → Read More
College Students Weigh Risk of Traveling Home for Thanksgiving Amid COVID
With Thanksgiving just weeks away and coronavirus cases spiking in Massachusetts, the Boston area’s college students are weighing the risks of going home for... → Read More
Calls for Change Continue Across Mass. After Breonna Taylor Case Decision
Thousands of protesters gathering across Massachusetts for one reason — change. The demonstrations come after this week’s decision when no officers... → Read More
‘Save Our Season': Student Athletes Protest Cancellation of Sports Over COVID-19
Young Massachusetts athletes held a rally in Danvers in opposition to the decision to postpone fall sports → Read More
Revere, Among Top Mass. COVID-19 Hot Spots, Suspends City Events
The city of Revere, Massachusetts, which has had 6% of coronavirus tests return positive over the last two weeks, suspended the local high school's graduation along with all city-sponsored events until its virus metrics improve, its mayor said Thursday. → Read More
Summer Isn't Canceled After All, But the Virus Has Changed Parks and Rec. Routines
Keeping the kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for parents, but now many parks and recreation programs are back in full swing across Massachusetts and their staffs are working to balance safety and fun. → Read More
This Iconic Boston-Area Restaurant Will Soon Offer Car-Hop Service and a Drive-In Theater
The popular Kowloon restaurant in Saugus, Massachusetts, has been given the green light to offer car-hop service and utilize their parking lot as a drive-in... → Read More
Mass. Announces Guidelines for Hotels to Reopen
Those looking for a change of scenery after being cooped up at home will soon be able to check into hotels. But your next stay will look a lot different.... → Read More
Could Fitness Tracker Help Detect COVID-19?
A Boston-based tech company is helping researchers investigate whether or not fitness trackers hold the early clues of a coronavirus infection. The medical... → Read More
Salem Offering Vape Pen, E-Cigarette Buyback Program for High Schoolers
High school students in Salem can now get paid to give up vaping. The city’s vape buyback program started Monday and officials hope it will pay off. The... → Read More
New Proposal Would Let Boston Workers Pay Pre-Tax Dollars for CharlieCards
The Boston City Council is considering a plan that would save some commuters money on their monthly MBTA passes. The proposal would allow those who work in... → Read More
Protesters Call for MBTA to Offer Reduced-Fare Option for Low-Income Riders
Protesters gathered in Boston Monday to call out the MBTA. The demonstrators are demanding the agency provide a reduced-fare option for low-income riders in light of recent fare hikes and delays. → Read More
Verdict Reached in Trial of Teen Charged With Beheading Classmate
Jurors resumed deliberations Tuesday morning in the trial of a teenager charged with killing and beheading a high school classmate. Both sides presented their closing arguments in the trial of 18-year-old... → Read More