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There's a new way to pay for bus and subway rides in Boston
There's a new way to pay for subway and bus rides in Boston. The MBTA launched it's long-awaited "Tap to Ride" system Thursday.
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There's a new way to pay for subway and bus rides in Boston. The MBTA launched it's long-awaited "Tap to Ride" system Thursday.
The MBTA announced on Thursday that it will suspend service on the Red Line's Braintree branch for 24 days in September.
A derailment on the Red Line early Tuesday morning forced the MBTA to bring out shuttle buses for several angry and frustrated commuters.
Commuters had to walk on the tracks to get onto shuttle buses.
A derailment on a Green Line train Saturday morning led to shuttle buses replacing service on the B branch.
Photos from inside Haymarket and North Station showed nothing on except emergency lights.
The MBTA is offering free subway rides to frustrated commuters in Boston Thursday evening as an apology for a power outage that brought the morning rush hour to a crawl.
The MBTA released a new public service announcement, aimed at protecting transit workers amid an increase in attacks over recent years.
The MBTA unveiled a plan to increase the number of riders on the T and lower prices for low-income families in Massachusetts.
The MBTA announced new service disruptions on top of planned suspensions for the Red, Orange and Green Lines.
There's a stop on the Blue Line where the escalator hasn't worked for months and riders are fed up.
A 71-year-old woman was run over by an MBTA bus, and the driver is now off the street while the crash is investigated, according to the MBTA.
Starting Wednesday, the Green Line from North Station to Kenmore Station will be shut down for most of January as construction crews make repairs on both the rails and tunnel.
The MBTA has announced service changes on the Green Line in January to allow crews to work on track and infrastructure upgrades.
The MBTA said ferry service has been canceled Monday morning due to high winds in the forecast.
The MBTA said construction work on the Green Line Extension Branch is running behind schedule and nighttime shutdowns will be extended another week.
The MBTA board will look at a plan to reduce fares for low-income riders in January.
Major parts of the Green Line are shut down for repairs and the MBTA hopes it restores faith in the system
The MBTA says it needs $24.5 billion to fix the public transit system in Massachusetts.
Why does Boston still use CharlieCards when other cities, like New York, are using phone tap-ins to ride the subway?
Currently there are 191 slow zones for a variety of safety reasons that will be repaired over the next 14 months.
The MBTA has a total of 191 total slow zones right now. They hope to remove 39 before end of this year and the rest in 2024.
First responders performed realistic looking training exercises along the Orange Line tracks on Sunday.
Fans headed to Bruins and Celtics games may not want to count on the Orange Line for several nights in November as the MBTA performs work.
The MBTA tells WBZ that the contractors are cooperating with fixing the incorrect rail.
After a three-week-long adventure that spanned 10 miles, a missing cat was reunited with his family in Somerville.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.
Police are investigating after a man died when he stumbled onto the electrified track at Boston's Park Street MBTA station on Saturday.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Police are investigating after a man died when he stumbled onto the electrified track at Boston's Park Street MBTA station on Saturday.
After a three-week-long adventure that spanned 10 miles, a missing cat was reunited with his family in Somerville.
Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.