Back Bay Blackout
A smoky electrical transformer fire forced emergency crews to shut off power to a large swath of the Back Bay Tuesday, plunging neighborhoods into darkness.
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A smoky electrical transformer fire forced emergency crews to shut off power to a large swath of the Back Bay Tuesday, plunging neighborhoods into darkness.
Boston firefighters have contained a smoky four-alarm fire at a garage on Dalton Street.
The Haverhill firefighters union met with the city's mayor Thursday, a day after a firefighter said the mayor should be charged with murder for department cuts that he claimed led to the death of an elderly woman.
Worcester firefighters Jon Davies and Brian Carroll were searching a triple decker when the floor collapsed beneath them.
An elderly woman was killed and two of her relatives were seriously hurt in an explosion and fire at a home in Haverhill early Wednesday morning.
The driver in a fiery truck crash in Fall River last month who claimed he was a road rage victim is now charged with drunk driving.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that a volunteer firefighter can sue a homeowner after he fell and hurt himself on her icy driveway.
One person was hurt in a pair of explosions at a home in Winthrop Thursday morning.
Several people, including an infant, were saved from a burning apartment building in Manchester early Thursday morning.
A smoker who was on oxygen was killed in a fire at her home in Shrewsbury Thursday night.
Firefighters gave the three-year-old pup oxygen after they saved her from a smoky home.
Firefighters in Framingham battled a fast-moving two-alarm fire on Waushakum Street Monday evening.
Mary and Roger Pellerin, both 80-years-old, were well known in the town they'd lived in for more than 40 years.
A fire has destroyed a mill on Canal Street in Athol.
A four-alarm fire forced dozens of people out of their apartments and into the cold Monday morning.
A man who checked himself into Boston Medical Center over the weekend might have burned himself trying to steal copper.
A massive fire in Fall River Friday night was set by an arsonist, according to Fall River fire investigators.
A 19-year-old man is facing charges in New Hampshire in connection with four arsons and several burglaries in Concord. Jesse Vaigrt of Weare turned himself into police Friday and was released on bail.
Firefighters were battling a fire that engulfed multiple homes in Fall River late Friday afternoon.
Two fires, set in one week, have people in Grafton worried that an arsonist is targeting them.
The cause of a fire that killed a Peabody firefighter last month was electrical, the state fire marshal said Wednesday.
Flames raced through King Phillip Mill complex early Tuesday morning.
An elderly man was killed and four others were injured in an early-morning high-rise fire in Dorchester Tuesday.
An underground electrical fire caused a great deal of trouble above ground Tuesday in Wellesley Square.
James Rice died while battling a three-alarm blaze at an apartment building.
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
Michelle and Catherine Mattera already had two boys. Then they found Joey, thanks to Wednesday's Child.
Massachusetts drivers felt what travel experts predicted, that the Tuesday afternoon before Thanksgiving would be one of the worst times to travel by car.
Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Marblehead and Beverly students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
Marblehead and Beverly students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
China, Mexico, and Canada are the three largest importers into the United States.
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.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
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.
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.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
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.
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers spoke to reporters on Tuesday and returned to the practice field for the first time following his October arrest.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
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.