Crowds watch July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops on the Esplanade
Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
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Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The 4th of July fireworks celebration in Marblehead is canceled after the fireworks barge caught fire overnight. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
The Boston Pops held their rehearsal at the Hatch Shell Wednesday night ahead of the big 4th of July fireworks show on Thursday.
Massachusetts is the only state in the country where it's illegal to sell, use or have fireworks as a private citizen. The law has been on the books since 1943.
Ahead of July 4, here are the states where fireworks sales are legal, where they're illegal and where various restrictions apply.
The 4th of July festivities have already begun in Boston with a firework show in Christopher Columbus Park on Tuesday. WBZ's Juli McDonald reports.
In addition to the last weekend of Pride Month, communities in Massachusetts are celebrating Homecoming Day and getting a head start on July 4 with some fireworks!
The 4th of July means fireworks and there are several displays in Massachusetts this week.
In addition to the last weekend of Pride Month, communities in Massachusetts are celebrating Homecoming Day and getting a head start on July 4 with some fireworks!
The founder of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular has been honored with a statue on the Esplanade.
A pyrotechnics company has been suspended after unexploded fireworks shells washed up on a Martha's Vineyard beach.
A pyrotechnics company has been suspended after unexploded fireworks shells washed up on a Martha's Vineyard beach.
A 13-year-old lost part of their hand in a fireworks explosion in Hyde Park Wednesday.
WBZ TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
WBZ's Tammy Mutasa reports.
WBZ's Louisa Moller reports.
Boston's Fireworks Spectacular is still set to take place on the Fourth, despite thunderstorms threatening to ruin the celebrations.
WBZ's Louisa Moller reports.
The stormy forecast has forced some communities to postpone their Fourth of July celebrations.
WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Preparations are underway for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on Tuesday and there will be lots of security to ensure that everyone stays safe.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Fireworks displays in celebration of the 4th of July are back in full force in Massachusetts.
Drivers are frustrated after the changes made to the Newton Corner traffic circle have caused severe backups.
The prosecution and defense in the Karen Read case revealed Monday that they want her second criminal trial delayed.
Former President Donald Trump joined Bill Belichick on the eve of Election Day 2024 as part of the "Let's Go" podcast.
The warm and dry conditions are expected to continue around Boston, increasing the brush fire risk.
Election Day 2024 will be a record for voter turnout in Massachusetts, according to Secretary of State Bill Galvin.
Election Day 2024 will be a record for voter turnout in Massachusetts, according to Secretary of State Bill Galvin.
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McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
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John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
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Do Massachusetts Democrats believe Ed Markey should step aside for a younger voice in the U.S. Senate? Chairman Steve Kerrigan weighs in.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
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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.
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Jerod Mayo said there were multiple factors why the Patriots didn't go for two-points at the end of regulation in Tennessee.
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