Is it too early to turn on your heat?
By law, Massachusetts landlords have to provide a heating system that can heat to a minimum of 68 degrees during the day and 64 degrees at night from September 15 to June 15.
By law, Massachusetts landlords have to provide a heating system that can heat to a minimum of 68 degrees during the day and 64 degrees at night from September 15 to June 15.
WBZ's Laura Haefeli reports.
Another day of summer in New England means another heat wave, and AC units can't keep up -- leaving repair workers in high demand.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
We are just about halfway through the month and currently on pace for one of the hottest and most humid Julys on record in Boston.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Zookeepers at Franklin Park Zoo are making sure their animals are staying cool during the summer heat.
With a heat emergency and air-quality alert throughout most of Massachusetts, everyone is trying to stay cool, but some the heat is more risky for some.
Massachusetts residents are looking for relief from the hot weather, but they can't find it at nearby beaches due to a high level of bacteria in the water. WBZ's Christina Hager reports.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
WBZ's Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
A new study from JAMA Cardiology finds that extreme heat from climate change poses higher risks to heart health.
More than a dozen elementary school students are recovering after suffering from heat-related illness at a track and field event earlier Friday.
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
"One firefighter stated the heater was so hot it looked as if the basement was currently on fire," the police report said of the incident that left Joan Littlejohn and Glennwood Fowler dead.
WBZ-TV checked with the state and found out there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to hot classrooms in Massachusetts.
WBZ TV's Christina Hager reports.
College students in Boston were forced to find other ways to stay school during the city's heat emergency.
Temperatures climbed into the 90s across Massachusetts on Thursday and while many sought relief from the heat, others had no choice but to work through it.
WBZ TV's Beth Germano reports.
Students at Framingham schools were dismissed early Thursday morning due to the extreme heat.
Ballot boxes were busy Saturday as Massachusetts residents took full advantage of in-person early voting.
A Newton South High School senior said she found a place to fit in on the volleyball team after growing up outside the United States.
There was a powerful moment of silence and stillness inside Conte Forum in honor of the immeasurable losses of three hockey heroes this summer.
Eleanor Harris suffered a spinal fracture after trying to go up an escalator with her walker because the elevator was out of service.
Det. Lt. Brian Tully remains the subject of an ongoing internal affairs investigation.
Here are a few places where you will find peak or near peak color in Massachusetts and New Hampshire this weekend.
When Karen Read's second trial begins, prosecutors plan to call her father as a witness.
Eleanor Harris suffered a spinal fracture after trying to go up an escalator with her walker because the elevator was out of service.
Ballot boxes were busy Saturday as Massachusetts residents took full advantage of in-person early voting.
The Patriots are set to play the Jaguars on Sunday and a few players took in London's sights before they take the field.
Runway for Recovery provides help to families battling breast cancer. Their annual fashion show is October 25 in Boston.
Using artificial intelligence, a doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a tool that identifies patients at risk for intimate partner violence.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and a new study finds that meditation can be just as effective in treating anxiety as medication.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and her challenger John Deaton went head-to-head in a debate held at the WBZ studios.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican challenger John Deaton met in their first debate hosted by WBZ-TV.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will face off in a debate on October 15.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
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.
A Newton South High School senior said she found a place to fit in on the volleyball team after growing up outside the United States.
Bill Russell's name will soon be attached to a bridge right around the corner from the TD Garden.
After losing five straight, the Patriots are hoping that a trip to merry ole England and a matchup with the 1-5 Jaguars will spark a turnaround.
Will the Patriots return from London with a second win of the season or a sixth straight loss?
Despite missing both practice sessions in Foxboro this week, Rhamondre Stevenson traveled with the Patriots to London and has a chance at playing in Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.