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Seattle is getting a National Hockey League team. It will just have to wait a little bit longer to drop the puck.
If you use a plastic straw or plastic utensils in Seattle now, get ready to pay.
You never know what you have till it's gone and there is no telling how long Amtrak's long haul routes will survive?
Summer travel season is coming up so I am reminding you that domestic train travel is an option with the complete compilation of my Jay Talking domestic train travel. This is episode one. The world renowned train travel expert Mark Smith, also known as the "Man In Seat 61" says Amtrak's long-haul passenger trains offer some of the best train travel experiences on the plane. The "Man In Seat 61" was an honored Jay Talking guest and you can hear this episode, and much more, at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-talking/id424264486?mt=2 or via the podcast app on your mobile device. Just search Jay Talking in the app and hit "subscribe."
It's time to book your vacation so I am reminding you that train travel is great by posting the entire Jay Talking domestic train travel compilation. Episode two of the Coast Starlight run highlights the mid-portion of the trip and features fog-topped rolling hills, a tunnel, and a wild hairpin turn.
Visitor guide to the best things to see and do in the Puget Sound area of Seattle
A brief profile on seven of the best seafood cities in America
After completing its annual cost-comparison study, TripAdvisor announced Thursday that Boston is the third-most expensive city for travelers.
A look at five of the best fishing destinations in America.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has made a friendly wager with Washington Governor Jay Inslee over the outcome of Sunday's Superbowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
How can the Seahawks win their second straight Lombardi Trophy? The same way they did last season.
Here's a look at five of the best pet-friendly travel destinations in the U.S.
Ethan Reid, author of "The Undying," from Simon & Schuster shares his list of the creepiest vacation spots around the world for Halloween.
Former Boston police commissioner Kathleen O'Toole was nominated Monday as Seattle's first female police chief.
WBZ-TV has learned the helicopter that crashed in Seattle Tuesday was used in Boston as recently as last year.
Hall of Fame center Bill Russell was arrested this week at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after Transportation Security Administration officials found a loaded gun in his luggage.
Fireworks are the traditional way to celebrate the July 4th holiday. See some of our nation's finest displays.
Dan Rea is Speechless in Boston over a school that is Clueless in Seattle.
A perfect weather day for the Boston Marathon is rare, but it's going to be pretty close for the 2025 race.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Rescuers are searching for a five-year-old child who fell into the Merrimack River in Lowell on Saturday.
Ignatius Ganago had a goal and an assist to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
A perfect weather day for the Boston Marathon is rare, but it's going to be pretty close for the 2025 race.
A search is underway for a five-year-old child who fell into the Merrimack River in Lowell.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Gov. Maura Healey called for Americans to continue the fight for liberty, saying "our freedoms are once again under attack."
The town of Concord held a parade Saturday to mark 250 years since the start of the Revolutionary War.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
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.
Ignatius Ganago had a goal and an assist to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The Boston Celtics have a chance to do something special this summer, but the Orlando Magic could give them a strong test in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
The New England Patriots have a giant hole at left tackle, and should be adding a blindside protector (or two) sometime during the 2025 NFL Draft.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.