Officials: Test Show No Radiation In State's Drinking Supply
Health officials in Massachusetts are reporting that no radiation has been discovered in a dozen reservoirs, ponds and rivers that serve as sources of drinking water across the state.
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Health officials in Massachusetts are reporting that no radiation has been discovered in a dozen reservoirs, ponds and rivers that serve as sources of drinking water across the state.
It's a tedious and time consuming process. But 24-year-old Eric Heins spends hours and hours everyday making handmade little leather bracelets.
Eric Heins is working overtime in his Brighton apartment to fill all the orders he's getting for his bracelets that he's making and selling to raise funds for Japan.
Massachusetts is continuing to keep a close eye on trace amounts of radiation that is showing up in local rainwater.
Low concentrations of radioiodine likely associated with the nuclear power plant issues in Japan were found in a sample of precipitation, state health officials announced on Sunday.
Wayland native Alia Greenbaum, who was teaching near Sendai, Japan, when the earthquake hit on March 11, is now safe.
Some college students who had been packing their bags to study abroad in Japan are heading to New Hampshire instead.
Dr. Stuart Harris was in the northeastern part of Japan with two other doctors from Mass. General to join the relief efforts.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is raising concerns about two nuclear power plants with designs for spent fuel rod storage that are similar to Japan's designs.
The Japan Society of Boston and the Old South Church in Boston have scheduled a vigil for the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Plymouth's sister city is Japan's Shichigahama. The city is devastated and now its sister city here in Massachusetts is raising money to help it and the people who live there.
The Bedford, Mass. company i-Robot is about to be on the frontlines of Japan's nuclear crisis.
When the Federal Government has to evacuate Americans from areas of natural disasters like we are seeing in Japan, or earlier in Egypt, who pays the bill? - Lynne
Dan Rea's guest, Marc Goldsmith is a nuclear engineer answers Dan and caller questions.
NightSide's Dan Rea talks with Professor Gilbert Brown from UMASS Lowell about Japan's nuclear situation.
How large is Japan, say in relation to the United States? - Virginia, Brockton
As Japan teeters on the edge of a nuclear disaster, Boston-area firms with employees and operations in the country are anxiously watching.
The parents of a Wayland woman who is teaching in Japan are pleading for help to get their daughter home.
The nuclear accident in Japan is being watched closely by folks in Seabrook, New Hampshire, site of the last nuclear power plant to be built in America.
Uncertainty in Japan has sent the stock market on a roller coaster ride. That has many investors pulling out of the market.
WBZ News Radio's Evan Dangel, in for Financial Editor Dave Caruso reports the Japanese nuclear crisis is affecting overseas markets negatively and could spill onto Wall Street for days to come.
There are mounting concerns over the global impact of that massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan which pushed stocks lower.
Three of the six reactors at a Japanese nuclear site are in danger of a meltdown. All three were built about the same time as the Pilgrim nuclear station in Plymouth and have very similar designs.
Sen. John Kerry is urging the Obama administration to rethink its push for a new generation of nuclear power plants.
WBZ News Radio's Bob Gough, in for Financial Editor Dave Caruso, reports on a possible volatile week for the stock market.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
A fire in Acushnet, Massachusetts early on Christmas morning killed a man and woman in their 80s and injured a firefighter.
A woman who went missing while walking her dog on Christmas Eve in a Massachusetts park has died, her sister posted on social media.
Boston's dreams of a white Christmas have come true for 2024.
Darra Slagle, executive director of Rose's Bounty food pantry in West Roxbury, is passionate about her job.
Boston's dreams of a white Christmas have come true for 2024.
A woman who went missing while walking her dog on Christmas Eve in a Massachusetts park has died, her sister posted on social media.
A fire in Acushnet, Massachusetts early on Christmas morning killed a man and woman in their 80s and injured a firefighter.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
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.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
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.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
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."
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
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.
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.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
Boston's late comeback fell just short as they fell to the Orlando Magic, 108-104.
Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has a fumbling issue. Again.
The Boston Red Sox have added another veteran arm to their rotation, signing two-time World Series champion Walker Buehler to a one-year contract.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
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.