The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now "actively looking into" results from universal COVID-19 testing at Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. By: BOSTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now “actively looking into” results from universal COVID-19 testing at Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. The broad-scale testing took place at the shelter in Boston’s South End a week and a half ago because of a . Of the 397 people tested, 146 people tested positive. Not a single one had any symptoms. “It was like a double knockout punch. The number of positives was shocking,...…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now "actively looking into" results from universal COVID-19 testing at Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. By: BOSTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now “actively looking into” results from universal COVID-19 testing at Pine Street Inn homeless shelter. The broad-scale testing took place at the shelter in Boston’s South End a week and a half ago because of a . Of the 397 people tested, 146 people tested positive. Not a single one had any symptoms. “It was like a double knockout punch. The number of positives was shocking,...WW…

Mass Save won't come to your home but they'll chat via video to help you find easy ways to save on energy costs. By: BOSTON — With businesses closed during the stay-at-home advisories, electricity consumption overall is down in New England compared to the same time period last year, the operator of the region’s power grid told Boston 25 News, but with more people working and staying home, personal use is likely higher than normal. compared certain dates in March 2020 to the same period in 2019 and observed between a 3 to 5% decrease in electricity usage due to the pandemic and slightly...…Mass Save won't come to your home but they'll chat via video to help you find easy ways to save on energy costs. By: BOSTON — With businesses closed during the stay-at-home advisories, electricity consumption overall is down in New England compared to the same time period last year, the operator of the region’s power grid told Boston 25 News, but with more people working and staying home, personal use is likely higher than normal. compared certain dates in March 2020 to the same period in 2019 and observed between a 3 to 5% decrease in electricity usage due to the pandemic and slightly...WW…

By: BEVERLY, Mass. — Police have arrested a 64-year-old man in connection to a shooting death that happened in March. On March 13, Beverly Police responded to 10 Summer Street for a report of a “man down." When they arrived on scene, they found 50-year-old Donald Fogg with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday morning, police issued an arrest warrant for 64-year-old Bruce Gunn at approximately 5:00 a.m. Gunn was taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned on a murder charge by teleconference in Salem District Court. The Essex District ATtorney’s Office, Essex State...…By: BEVERLY, Mass. — Police have arrested a 64-year-old man in connection to a shooting death that happened in March. On March 13, Beverly Police responded to 10 Summer Street for a report of a “man down." When they arrived on scene, they found 50-year-old Donald Fogg with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday morning, police issued an arrest warrant for 64-year-old Bruce Gunn at approximately 5:00 a.m. Gunn was taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned on a murder charge by teleconference in Salem District Court. The Essex District ATtorney’s Office, Essex State...WW…

One Cape Cod ice cream shop's opening day will now be its last day open to the public, at least for now, after the owner claimed his employees were disrespected by angry customers. By: MASHPEE, Mass. — One Cape Cod ice cream shop’s opening day will now be its last day open to the public, at least for now, after the owner claimed his employees were disrespected by angry customers. Mark Lawrence, owner of in Mashpee, told Boston 25 News that he wanted to open his shop quietly on Friday to kick off Mother’s Day Weekend. He added that he has been able to open his shop under restaurant...…One Cape Cod ice cream shop's opening day will now be its last day open to the public, at least for now, after the owner claimed his employees were disrespected by angry customers. By: MASHPEE, Mass. — One Cape Cod ice cream shop’s opening day will now be its last day open to the public, at least for now, after the owner claimed his employees were disrespected by angry customers. Mark Lawrence, owner of in Mashpee, told Boston 25 News that he wanted to open his shop quietly on Friday to kick off Mother’s Day Weekend. He added that he has been able to open his shop under restaurant...WW…

By: WEYMOUTH, Mass. — A 19-year-old man died from stab wounds in Weymouth late Thursday night, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. Ryan Martin was taken to South Shore Hospital where it was reported he had been stabbed during a “gathering in a wooded area" near the Black Rock Country Club. He died at the hospital. Police did not release any suspect information, only noting the Martin likely knew the person who stabbed him. Investigators declined to release further information and said there is “no credible threat” to the public. © 2020 © 2020 Cox Media Group…By: WEYMOUTH, Mass. — A 19-year-old man died from stab wounds in Weymouth late Thursday night, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. Ryan Martin was taken to South Shore Hospital where it was reported he had been stabbed during a “gathering in a wooded area" near the Black Rock Country Club. He died at the hospital. Police did not release any suspect information, only noting the Martin likely knew the person who stabbed him. Investigators declined to release further information and said there is “no credible threat” to the public. © 2020 © 2020 Cox Media GroupWW…

BEVERLY, Mass. — A Piper Archer aircraft being flown by a student pilot crashed into trees on a residential property on Thursday evening. >> Beverly Regional Airport was notified about the crash around 5:00 p.m. Members of Beverly Police and Fire Departments, Danvers Police and Fire Departments, Wenham Fire, Middleton Fire and Massachusetts State Police all responded to the scene on Burley Street in Danvers. MassDOT also responded to the scene and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash. The pilot was an adult man who was evaluated by EMS on scene. He did not want to...…BEVERLY, Mass. — A Piper Archer aircraft being flown by a student pilot crashed into trees on a residential property on Thursday evening. >> Beverly Regional Airport was notified about the crash around 5:00 p.m. Members of Beverly Police and Fire Departments, Danvers Police and Fire Departments, Wenham Fire, Middleton Fire and Massachusetts State Police all responded to the scene on Burley Street in Danvers. MassDOT also responded to the scene and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash. The pilot was an adult man who was evaluated by EMS on scene. He did not want to...WW…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University announced Wednesday it will turn down $8.7 million in federal coronavirus relief, a day after President Donald Trump excoriated the wealthy Ivy League school over taxpayer money it stood to receive. Similar action was taken at Stanford, Princeton and Yale universities, which said they too will reject millions of dollars in federal funding amid growing scrutiny of wealthy colleges. Officials at Harvard said the school still faces significant financial challenges due to the pandemic but will refuse the money over concerns that “intense focus by...…CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University announced Wednesday it will turn down $8.7 million in federal coronavirus relief, a day after President Donald Trump excoriated the wealthy Ivy League school over taxpayer money it stood to receive. Similar action was taken at Stanford, Princeton and Yale universities, which said they too will reject millions of dollars in federal funding amid growing scrutiny of wealthy colleges. Officials at Harvard said the school still faces significant financial challenges due to the pandemic but will refuse the money over concerns that “intense focus by...WW…

By: ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp declaring a state of emergency and authorizing the call up of up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Georgia. The troops will be deployed as needed to protect state buildings, including the state capitol, the Georgia Department of Public Safety headquarters, the governor’s mansion and the Georgia World Congress Center. Gov. Kemp plans to sign an executive order authorizing the call up of up to 1000 National Guard troops to help protect some state buildings, freeing up GSP troopers to help patrol Atlanta streets.— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) The goal, according...…By: ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp declaring a state of emergency and authorizing the call up of up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Georgia. The troops will be deployed as needed to protect state buildings, including the state capitol, the Georgia Department of Public Safety headquarters, the governor’s mansion and the Georgia World Congress Center. Gov. Kemp plans to sign an executive order authorizing the call up of up to 1000 National Guard troops to help protect some state buildings, freeing up GSP troopers to help patrol Atlanta streets.— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) The goal, according...WW…

By: CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University's freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home, the Ivy League school announced Monday. University officials decided to allow only 40% of undergraduates on campus in an effort to reduce density and prevent the spread of COVID-19. All freshmen will be invited, along with some other students who face challenges learning from afar. All classes will be taught online, however, regardless of where students live. Students living on campus would live in dorm rooms...…By: CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University's freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home, the Ivy League school announced Monday. University officials decided to allow only 40% of undergraduates on campus in an effort to reduce density and prevent the spread of COVID-19. All freshmen will be invited, along with some other students who face challenges learning from afar. All classes will be taught online, however, regardless of where students live. Students living on campus would live in dorm rooms...WW…

By: BOSTON — What it means to “enjoy responsibly” has changed dramatically in Massachusetts with the use of home delivery for alcoholic beverages skyrocketing in the past week for one delivery platform. “This past week, in particular, we were up about 479% over baseline,” said Liz Paquette, who heads up consumer insights and serves as brand director for the alcohol e-commerce leader , a Boston-based website and app that’s been operating in the state for years. Drizly operates as a marketplace, allowing the customer to shop for what alcohol they want while connecting them with a local,...…By: BOSTON — What it means to “enjoy responsibly” has changed dramatically in Massachusetts with the use of home delivery for alcoholic beverages skyrocketing in the past week for one delivery platform. “This past week, in particular, we were up about 479% over baseline,” said Liz Paquette, who heads up consumer insights and serves as brand director for the alcohol e-commerce leader , a Boston-based website and app that’s been operating in the state for years. Drizly operates as a marketplace, allowing the customer to shop for what alcohol they want while connecting them with a local,...WW…