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Firefighters deploy widely as strong winds threaten more Los Angeles neighborhoods

Jan 14, 2025 | whdh.com | Eliza Kruczynski |Olivia Michael

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weary and anxious from a week of massive infernos burning around Los Angeles, Southern California residents faced dire new wildfire warnings Tuesday and prepared to flee at a moment’s notice as fire-fueling winds blasted across the scarred landscape. The dangerous winds, predicted to reach near hurricane-force in some areas, were likely to peak Tuesday morning. A beefed-up firefighting force was in place to attack flareups or new blazes.
‘All of a sudden we heard shots’: Trump recounts apparent assassination attempt

Sep 17, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

(CNN) — Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt against him in detail for the first time, praising US Secret Service, other law enforcement and the witness who took a photo of the suspect’s car that helped lead to his apprehension. “I was playing golf with some of my friends, it was on a Sunday morning and very peaceful, very beautiful weather, everything was beautiful, it’s a nice place to be.
Worcester EcoTarium celebrating eclipse with full day of activities

Apr 7, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - There’s no shortage of adventure at the EcoTarium in Worcester and area residents looking to take in the eclipse Monday can swing by for educational fun. “Learning through fun and through play is so important,” said Katie Chappell, the EcoTarium’s director of education and exhibits.
Local woman thriving thanks to startup that connects caregivers with those who need them

Mar 23, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

A local woman is thriving thanks to a local startup that connects student caregivers in the healthcare field with those who need them – and she’s just one of the people who are seeing success with this innovative company. Mira Kaplan and her mother, Cindy, demonstrated to 7NEWS how CareYaya has made a difference in their lives. Mira had a lack of oxygen during labor an delivery and is living with Cerebral Palsy.
Healey set to issue executive order pardoning marijuana convictions

Mar 13, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

BOSTON (WHDH) - Governor Maura Healey is planning to bring to reality something she campaigned for office on: executive action to pardon marijuana convictions in Massachusetts. “This is very exciting new,” said attorney Marvin Cable. “It’s a step in the right direction.” Cable said his practice has seen countless cases where people have suffered the longtime consequences of being caught with the drug prior to its legalization in 2016.
SAT season starts for students, all digital for first time

Mar 11, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

As SAT season kicks off this month, college hopefuls taking the test will experience a new format: the test is now entirely digital. The digital SAT’s launch is a push to make the test more relevant to today’s students. According to the College Board, the new SAT is adaptive, meaning that the math and reading sections will be divided into two sections, with the difficulty level of the second section determined by performance on the first.
Hundreds take Shamrock Splash to raise money for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay

Mar 10, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

BOSTON (WHDH) - Hundreds of brave souls plunged into Boston Harbor at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Sunday as part of the 14th annual Shamrock Splash, which raises funds to support free events and programs on the region’s public beaches. The JetBlue Shamrock Splash is Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s biggest event of the year and included games, food, music, and more. Participants competed for round trip flights from JetBlue for biggest fundraiser and best costume.
Voters heading to the polls in Mass. as Super Tuesday voting gets underway

Mar 5, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

STONEHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - Voters across the nation and in Massachusetts will be voicing their choice today as Super Tuesday voting gets underway. Candidates from both parties will by vying for hundreds of delegates in 16 states and 1 US territory. The election comes one day after former President Trump learned he could remain on the ballot on Colorado and every other state after several legal challenges to keep him off the ballot by citing the Constitution’s Insurrection Clause.
Embrace Boston issues report aimed at tackling racism

Mar 2, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

BOSTON (WHDH) - An advocacy group in Boston is searching for solutions to issues they say trace back to slavery and segregation. They published a new report this week detailing how the city can address the problems that still exist.
“I’m so happy”: MA resident turns 113 years old

Feb 28, 2024 | whdh.com | Olivia Michael

NEEDHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A special party was held for a Massachusetts woman celebrating a major milestone Wednesday: her 113th birthday. Herlda Senhouse, who may be the state’s oldest resident, was born the same year as Lucille Ball and Ronald Reagan. William Howard Taft was president and construction on Fenway Park was just beginning. “She’s a lovely person and very kind and very giving, very inspirational,” said Margaret Robinson, a friend of Senhouse’s.