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Former Patriots player David Andrews spent the morning helping Bernie & Phyl’s fundraise for Home Base ahead of Veterans Day. WCVB is proud to support Home Base’s mission to heal the invisible wounds of war. Join us for our annual telethon on Wednesday or give now inside the link
"It was life-changing" Military widow says Home Base programs helped after her husband died. Watch WCVB's "Helping Veterans Heal telethon on Nov. 11. Need help? You can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988.
How much? See latest rainfall totals from across Massachusetts |LINK IN BIO
ALT Rain and downpours on Friday dumped several inches of rain across parts of Massachusetts, and the precipitation lingered into Saturday.
Retired NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski, who played for the Patriots over nine seasons, is being honored later today with induction to the team's Hall of Fame.
Westwood Police are investigating a crash that left a 58-year-old man unconscious in the middle of Washington Street Friday afternoon. Police say the vehicle that hit the man did not stay on scene.
Your car may be sharing data with tech giants |LINK IN BIO
ALT Your car may be sharing data with tech giants. A new study shows how connected vehicles can send driver data back to you.
Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin goes “On the Record” about the legislative inaction he says led to a record-tying number of ballot questions.
Watch the full conversation Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on WCVB.
The signs were lit Friday for anyone in need of a coffee or a refresher about what a dominant talent the former second-round pick was.
Pedestrian seriously hurt in Westwood crash |LINK IN BIO
ALT A 58-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Westwood Friday evening.
A mystery motorcycle. A "sloppy" investigation. A family seeking answers about a 2017 fatal car crash. 5 Investigates digs into the case. wcvb.com/article/family-vict…
Lightning struck a tree, causing a 3-alarm fire at an Abington home. The fire chief said in his four-decade career, he's never seen something like this. wcvb.com/article/three-alarm…
Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of a former Stoughton police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore.
Massachusetts voters narrowly rejected Question 7, a ballot measure that would have eased lot-size rules for new homes.
A lightning strike sparked a fire at an Abington home Friday morning. StormTeam 5 Meteorologist A.J. Burnett explains positive lightning, a rare type of strike that can be up to 10 times more powerful than typical lightning.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson says he was hospitalized for several days after experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms.
Check out the innovative ways Home Base is using technology to treat PTSD. Watch WCVB's "Helping Veterans Heal" telethon on Nov. 11
Officials: Man who set multiple fires charged with attempted murder |LINK IN BIO
ALT A man accused of setting several outdoor fires in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is facing an attempted murder charge, officials said Friday.
Closing arguments expected today in Matthew Farwell trial |LINK IN BIO
ALT Closing arguments are expected Friday in the trial former Stoughton, Massachusetts, police officer, charged in the death of Sandra Birchmore.
