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.
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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.
Noah Kahan returned home to New England and found himself on the Logan Airport shuttle bus just like countless other holiday travelers.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis may not miss any time with his right heel injury.
The Gingerbread Construction Company has been serving customers in Massachusetts and beyond for 44 years.
Hundreds of kids and police officers from the MetroWest area and beyond converged on the Framingham Walmart for the annual "Shop with a Cop" event.
A weekslong heated debate came to a head Wednesday night with Natick's Select Board meeting on immigrant documentation policies.
Some Massachusetts farms are now selling Christmas trees at a discount a week before the holiday.
There is a chance that there could be a white Christmas in Massachusetts.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house was broken into Sunday night while the Celtics were playing in Washington, D.C.
While Sunday's Patriots-Bills showdown will likely be a one-sided affair, there is an added level of excitement with Josh Allen and Drake Maye set to go head-to-head for the first time.
Noah Kahan returned home to New England and found himself on the Logan Airport shuttle bus just like countless other holiday travelers.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
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.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
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.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
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.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis may not miss any time with his right heel injury.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house in Wellesley, Massachusetts was broken into while the Celtics were out of town, sources told WBZ-TV.
While Sunday's Patriots-Bills showdown will likely be a one-sided affair, there is an added level of excitement with Josh Allen and Drake Maye set to go head-to-head for the first time.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte apologized on Wednesday for voicing his displeasure about the team's offensive play-calling following Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
While questions about Jerod Mayo's future with the New England Patriots are swirling, the head coach is making is clear that his focus is in the present.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.