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Chelsea, Massachusetts, is plagued by what is known as the Urban Heat Island effect, in which pavement and vehicles soak up and radiate heat.
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Chelsea, Massachusetts, is plagued by what is known as the Urban Heat Island effect, in which pavement and vehicles soak up and radiate heat.
Businesses in Watertown say that two weeks worth of trash has been baking in 90 degree heat after sanitation workers walked off the job in protest for better benefits and wages.
The extreme heat is returning to Massachusetts and the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory because of how hot it will feel through Monday.
WBZ-TV meteorologists Jason Mikell and Terry Eliasen discuss the heat advisory and the possibility of upcoming storms.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey defended her record from criticism from her two Republican challengers for governor
A 70-year-old man was killed in an apparent fireworks accident on July 4th in Wareham, Massachusetts.
A local company that lost its bid to take over 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts says the fight is not over.
A local company that lost its bid to take over 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts says the fight is not over. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Several Massachusetts communities impacted by the Republic Services sanitation strike wrote to the company urging a quick resolution.
Several Massachusetts communities impacted by the Republic Services sanitation strike wrote to the company Thursday, urging a quick resolution and complaining about what they said is a lack of communication.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is the largest remaining salt marsh in Boston. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Many were getting a head start on their holiday travel Wednesday in Massachusetts.
More than 72 million people are set to travel nationwide for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A police officer was dragged and several cars were hit in the rampage in Boston's South End Tuesday. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
A trash collectors strike disrupts service in 14 cities and towns across Massachusetts.
Boston isn't the only place to find 4th of July fireworks in Massachusetts in 2025.
More than 400 Republic Services workers went on strike Tuesday. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a man was attacked overnight in Provincetown.
Massachusetts lawmakers have passed the budget bill which includes a provision that stops landlords from charging a broker's fee.
24 of the 28 emergency hotel shelters in Massachusetts are set to close on Monday.
Here's how the "big, beautiful bill" could change healthcare coverage in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Andrew Horsman of Middleboro, Massachusetts was arraigned on a murder charge Monday. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
A vigil marked 25 years since Molly Bish disappeared in Warren, Massachusetts on Saturday.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said abortion and same-sex marriage are "non-negotiable" in Massachusetts and vowed to protect them.
Miranda Cowley Heller spoke to WBZ-TV digital producer Riley Rourke about her upcoming poetry book, "What the Deep Water Knows," the magic of Cape Cod, and the adaptation of her best-selling novel, "Paper Palace."
Two police officers were injured, and the suspect is dead, during a shooting in Fall River early Sunday morning.
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl once again in 2026, hoping to add another ring to their list of wins. Here's a look back at their appearances, losses, how many they've won, and more.
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
It's a home away from home for Boston fans in San Francisco, and it's where many are stopping in ahead of the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl once again in 2026, hoping to add another ring to their list of wins. Here's a look back at their appearances, losses, how many they've won, and more.
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
Two police officers were injured, and the suspect is dead, during a shooting in Fall River early Sunday morning.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Plowable snow is currently falling in Massachusetts. Here's how much your area has gotten.
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.
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl once again in 2026, hoping to add another ring to their list of wins. Here's a look back at their appearances, losses, how many they've won, and more.
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
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.
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.