What happens to the billions in gift cards that go unspent every year?
Billions of dollars' worth of gift cards go unspent every year. Here's what to know about redeeming them — and avoiding scams.
Billions of dollars' worth of gift cards go unspent every year. Here's what to know about redeeming them — and avoiding scams.
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.
Video captured by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center shows a wall of snow racing down the mountain on Christmas Eve.
Four people were found dead on Christmas in Wakefield, New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the fire marshal said.
It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
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.
Four people were found dead on Christmas in Wakefield, New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the fire marshal said.
Video captured by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center shows a wall of snow racing down the mountain on Christmas Eve.
Missing woman Owen Kasozi, found dead in Beverly, is believed to have fallen into a freezing lake while walking her dog.
A fire in Acushnet, Massachusetts early on Christmas morning killed a man and woman in their 80s and injured a firefighter.
It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
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.