Cambridge Bird Art 'Distracting' To Some Drivers
700 Mylar birds are suspended over Cambridge Street right now. They'll be there until July - even if some people find them distracting.
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700 Mylar birds are suspended over Cambridge Street right now. They'll be there until July - even if some people find them distracting.
After months of work, commuters traveling through Cambridge are about to get a break.
Now you don't have to go inside Boston's Museum of Science for an educational experience. The museum on Friday started offering outdoor tours of the parks, open areas and surrounding neighborhoods using Segways, the two-wheeled personal transporters that defy the laws of balance. Museum vice president of education Paul Fontaine says he has long wanted to expand the museum's offerings to the outdoors.
Two local cities are squabbling over which is more interesting. So we want to know what makes your hometown more interesting than surrounding communities?
Opening statements in the murder trial of a New York City man accused of a deadly shooting in a Harvard University dormitory are getting underway.
Harvard has announced that comedian and actress Amy Poehler has been selected as this year's "Senior Class Day" speaker.
Rescue and Dive crews spent part of Friday night searching the Charles River after a woman jumped from the Longfellow Bridge.
Cambridge is among only a handful of U.S. cities that broadcast Al-Jazeera Television News. The city's cable access station says unrest in the Middle East sparked interest among residents, who requested the station.
A community cable operator in Cambridge is joining a small but growing number of local television outlets across the country to begin broadcasting news by Al-Jazeera.
The Phantom Gourmet recently visited an upscale pizzeria in Cambridge's Kendall Square.
One of the three New York City men accused of killing a man in a Harvard University dormitory has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter in exchange for cooperation with prosecutors against the man who allegedly pulled the trigger.
The Harlem Globetrotters are headed to Harvard to teach school children about character.
Firefighters were battling a raging fire under the Gilmore Bridge in Boston Friday. The fire started shortly around 11:30 a.m.
A Cambridge man fought off a biting robber in his home last Friday.
The search is on for a guy who stole someone's wallet from church. Cambridge Police say the victim was at church when someone swiped his wallet out of his jacket.
14 people died Saturday when a bus heading from Mohegan Sun casino to New York crashed on I-95.
Harvard University has appointed Wendel Meyer as acting minister of Memorial Church on campus, replacing the late Peter Gomes. Meyer served as associate minister of Memorial Church from 1997 to 1999 before spending a decade as rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly. He returned to Harvard in December as associate minister for administration.
Cambridge police were looking for suspects Saturday in an early morning double shooting that ended in one death.
A man has been arrested after allegedly claiming to have a bomb in his car as it was undergoing routine security screening at a Logan Airport parking garage.
Larry Summers says a scene from "The Social Network" in which he's shown brushing off two brothers who claim their idea for Facebook was stolen was pretty accurate.
Saturday night, March 5th, Will Gilson and fourteen other Boston chefs will donate their time and talents for a dinner and live auction to raise money for Groton greenhouse owner Jodie Gilson, Will's mom.
Harvard University is welcoming the Reserve Officer Training Corps program back to campus 41 years after banishing it amid dissent over the Vietnam War.
It's what movies are made of. A spin around an outdoor ice skating rink at wintertime.
Pizza delivery driver Brian Carlson can log sixty miles a day getting his orders to customers. But with gas prices skyrocketing, these days he's starting to lose his profits.
A Cambridge police officer was injured in a multi-car accident on Saturday.
A man is facing charges after his long-time friend died after an altercation while cooking Thanksgiving dinner in Massachusetts.
New England Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Patriots-Colts rivalry has a rich history of quarterback play, and we'll see a new-school matchup between Drake Maye and Anthony Richardson this weekend.
Police are now seeking charges against three teens accused of beating up a transgender student in Gloucester, Massachusetts three months ago, but they won't be charged with a hate crime.
Rumors of Juan Soto joining the Boston Red Sox were swirling on Thanksgiving Day. But with Black Friday now upon us, Soto to Boston remains just a rumor.
Police are seeking charges against three teens accused of beating up a transgender student in Gloucester, but they won't be charged with a hate crime.
The Patriots-Colts rivalry has a rich history of quarterback play, and we'll see a new-school matchup between Drake Maye and Anthony Richardson this weekend.
Shoppers hit South Shore Plaza in Braintree to hunt for deals on Black Friday.
Police surrounded a home in Dover on Friday. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Rumors of Juan Soto joining the Boston Red Sox were swirling on Thanksgiving Day. But with Black Friday now upon us, Soto to Boston remains just a rumor.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
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.
New England Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Patriots-Colts rivalry has a rich history of quarterback play, and we'll see a new-school matchup between Drake Maye and Anthony Richardson this weekend.
Rumors of Juan Soto joining the Boston Red Sox were swirling on Thanksgiving Day. But with Black Friday now upon us, Soto to Boston remains just a rumor.
The Boston Celtics can wrap up Group C in the NBA Cup group stage on Friday night if they beat the Bulls in Chicago. But they'll also need a little help earlier in the afternoon.
You can find the high school football scores from Thanksgiving week here, along with some video highlights from WBZ-TV.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.