'It Makes Sense': Lexington Parents Relieved About Half Day Of School In Dangerous Heat
Parents in Lexington say they're relieved the public schools in town are calling it a half-day on Monday.
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Parents in Lexington say they're relieved the public schools in town are calling it a half-day on Monday.
If you're hoping to escape the heat, you'll have to wait until the end of the week.
The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Boston will likely be hitting its third heat wave of the season, stretching into Wednesday.
As Boston braces for another heatwave which could last into Wednesday, the city is opening up cooling centers to all residents.
Boston EMS told WBZ-TV a heat wave on top of a pandemic is very challenging to navigate as they respond to emergency calls.
For some commuters, the heat is more than an aggravation – it means transportation delays.
Sunday kicked off what now is the second heatwave of 2019.
Officials are urging people to stay cool and hydrated during the weekend's extreme heat.
The extreme heat was impossible to ignore Saturday.
The heat is on. Temperatures on Friday rose above 90 in the afternoon, meaning the heatwave has officially begun.
With temperatures expected to climb to 100, animal experts are warning people to keep a close eye on their pets.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is declaring a heat emergency as temperatures in the city are expected to approach 100 degrees this weekend.
For Boston EMS, extreme heat means a busy day is ahead.
There is an end in sight! A cold front will snap the heat wave on Thursday after a hot start.
This is fairly unprecedented heat that we are experiencing this week and this summer.
Yet another scorching hot and oppressively humid week is on the way for our last week of meteorological summer.
Summer weather is not over yet -- a heat wave is expected this week with the hottest days likely on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Saints Brigade of Port Chester New York had to fight the heat in two Fourth of July parades.
Neighborhood swimming pools, like ones in Lawrence, were packed with people hoping to cool off on a scorching day.
Hawes Pool in Norwood was the place to be Monday afternoon,
We'll be storm-free Monday, but that won't be the case Tuesday or for the 4th of July.
With temperatures expected to be in the 90s for several more days, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has declared a heat emergency in the city.
It hasn't happened in over two years in Boston. The odds favor it will happen today. What is it? It's a heat wave which consists of 3 consecutive days at 90 degrees or higher.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.