DoubleTree Suites Hotel In Allston Evacuated After Fire Knocks Out Power
The DoubleTree Suites Hotel on Soldiers Field Road in Allston was evacuated Wednesday morning after a fire broke out in a generator room.
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The DoubleTree Suites Hotel on Soldiers Field Road in Allston was evacuated Wednesday morning after a fire broke out in a generator room.
Police are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman from New Durham, NH.
WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Todd Gutner was forced to finish his forecast in the dark after a lightning strike knocked out power.
Police are searching for a man who took an axe to a tree clearing machine, causing $5,000 in damages.
N-Star says the power outage that plunged the Back Bay into darkness in March was caused by mechanical failure. The utility has filed a report on the incident, saying oil from a transformer sparked a fire on a high voltage cable at the Scotia Street substation.
The lights are back on in the Back Bay, but Mayor Tom Menino is still unhappy with NStar.
A power outage affected parts of Boston's Back Bay for a short time on Tuesday afternoon.
Boston Mayor Tom Menino says NStar's charitable foundation has donated $10,000 to help low and fixed income people who lost food during a power outage last week.
The outage is so the company can switch the customers from a temporary connection, to the company's permanent underground network.
The Inspectional Services Department is sending crews out to check up on affected stores and restaurants.
A smoky electrical transformer fire forced emergency crews to shut off power to a large swath of the Back Bay Tuesday, plunging neighborhoods into darkness.
More than 50,000 people in Massachusetts still do not have power after last weekend's Nor'easter.
One man has come up with a creative, and possibly dangerous, way to help out his neighbors who are suffering in the power outage.
Why don't the power companies put lines underground? - Scott, Graniteville (Westford)
Foods in your refrigerator and freezer can spoil during a power outage. What should you throw out? What can you save? How long can you save it?
Homes and businesses in several Massachusetts towns lost power Wednesday afternoon.
At the WaterCooler, the lights are back on, but sentiments of anger and frustration still loom.
Restaurants in Rehoboth lost thousands of dollars in business because they had no food or water.
National Grid Massachusetts President Marcy Reed Is In Studio.
A widespread power outage hit Somerville and parts of Charlestown and Cambridge on Wednesday morning.
The state attorney general's office has reached a $1 million agreement with National Grid to settle allegations that the utility responded poorly to a snowstorm the day after Christmas.
Crews encountered exploding fireworks and icy conditions at a fire that destroyed two homes in Spencer, Massachusetts.
The New England Patriots lost again on Sunday despite putting up a good fight in Buffalo, and currently own the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with two weeks remaining in the season.
The Boston Marathon bomber is not among the federal death row inmates to have their sentences commuted by President Biden.
The roadways, parks, and landmarks that are now part of Massachusetts's identity were once just a paper plan. Now, those plans are being digitized for the public to access for the first time.
New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is well aware of all the outside noise regarding head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, and called it "B.S." after Sunday's loss to the Bills.
The Boston Marathon bomber is not among the federal death row inmates to have their sentences commuted by President Biden.
Crews encountered exploding fireworks and icy conditions at a fire that destroyed two homes in Spencer, Massachusetts.
The New England Patriots lost again on Sunday despite putting up a good fight in Buffalo, and currently own the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with two weeks remaining in the season.
The New England Patriots put up an early fight against the Bills in Week 16, but three second-half turnovers doomed their upset bid in Buffalo.
The Krafts reportedly want to keep Jerod Mayo as head coach in 2025 unless "things go off the rails" or he loses the locker room over the final three weeks.
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."
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.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
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 New England Patriots lost again on Sunday despite putting up a good fight in Buffalo, and currently own the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with two weeks remaining in the season.
New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is well aware of all the outside noise regarding head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, and called it "B.S." after Sunday's loss to the Bills.
For the first 30 minutes of Sunday's frozen football game in Buffalo, the New England Patriots looked like a functional NFL team.
The New England Patriots put up an early fight against the Bills in Week 16, but three second-half turnovers doomed their upset bid in Buffalo.
Bill and Steve Belichick will soon be together again in North Carolina.
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.