Keller @ Large: Do We Really Need This New Mass. Pike Project In Allston?
Jon says it's time for the skeptics to speak up before the Pike Drop drops another costly Big Dig-style fiasco on our heads.
Jon says it's time for the skeptics to speak up before the Pike Drop drops another costly Big Dig-style fiasco on our heads.
A man has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident after his friend's body was found on the Massachusetts Turnpike last summer.
A body was found on the road on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Auburn late Wednesday night.
If you plan to use the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston this weekend, MassDOT wants you to be aware of some changes.
Out-of-state drivers who don't have E-ZPass transponders owe the Commonwealth about $15 million in unpaid tolls on the Mass Pike.
A driver was arrested early Thursday morning after leading police on a wild chase on the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Jon says we're still suffering the economic consequences of the Big Dig, which has proven to be totally incapable of accommodating its traffic.
The Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston returned to its normal configuration of four lanes of traffic in each direction Monday morning following work to replace part of the Comm. Ave. bridge.
It all started when a paving crew overstayed their welcome Thursday morning.
MassDOT announced Sunday morning that their "dry run" to prepare for traffic changes during the Commonwealth Avenue bridge replacement project has been finished ahead of schedule.
That grace period allowed those without an E-ZPass transponder in their vehicle to get a credit with the discounted rate after paying their bill and signing up for an E-ZPass.
MassDOT says demolition of the old toll booths and construction of new lanes on the highway both continue to be ahead of schedule.
Despite warnings from officials last week that the switch to all-electronic tolling on the Mass. Pike would cause inconvenience and traffic congestion for drivers, the first Monday morning rush hour during the project went off without a hitch--and demolition of the old tolls was moving ahead of schedule.
Drivers braced for Armageddon on the Mass. Pike Monday morning. Instead, they were treated to one of the easiest workday trips in a while.
I'm happy to call out our government when they're negligent. But not this time.
Here's what you should know about the changes coming to the Mass. Pike.
MassDOT has updated its Mass Pike toll calculator to reflect the new rates and, in some cases, drivers will see significant savings.
A truck driver was seriously hurt when two tractor trailers and an SUV crashed on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Auburn early Thursday morning.
Jon saw a lot of ugliness behind the wheel on the Massachusetts Turnpike.
A tractor-trailer carrying dry ice crashed and rolled over Monday afternoon at an entrance to the Massachusetts Turnpike.
A truck crash shut down part of the Massachusetts Turnpike in central Massachusetts early Tuesday morning.
Police had to chase a wayward turkey off of the heavily traveled Massachusetts Turnpike on Sunday afternoon.
A 30-year-old Webster man has been charged following a crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Charlton on Wednesday that claimed the life of a State Trooper.
The first evidence of open road tolling on the Massachusetts Turnpike is now visible to drivers.
If you use the Mass. Pike you may have noticed there is a crackdown going on right row.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Young dancers from across the country are spending the summer in Boston, learning from some of the best in ballet.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery on a family member.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
Karen Read was back in court Monday afternoon for a hearing on how her case will go forward after her trial ended in a mistrial three weeks ago.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
The Red Sox will not have the services of closer Kenley Jansen for their three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado.
The Celtics locked up another key member of their championship core in Sam Hauser, but the team is now going to have to pay a massive luxury tax bill in the coming years.
Training camp is a great time for players to establish themselves and earn a spot on a team's roster. On the flip side, it's also a time when certain players are fighting to keep their job.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.