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Passenger describes escaping burning Orange Line train: "People got very frightened"
Several passengers escaped a burning MBTA Orange Line train on a bridge over the Mystic River Thursday morning.
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Several passengers escaped a burning MBTA Orange Line train on a bridge over the Mystic River Thursday morning.
First responders helped deliver a baby last month after a Walpole couple in labor missed their exit.
The police chief, who is a member of the town's Cannabis Advisory Committee, reported the incident right away.
Sean O'Donovan is alleged to have tried to bribe Medford's police chief.
The midday traffic coming in through Sullivan Square reached the Encore casino in Everett on Wednesday.
Officials don't foresee another lifeguard shortage this summer.
Somerville Police are looking into how an officer was wounded when their gun went off unintentionally.
Residents in Cambridge and Somerville say the Green Line Extension is a game-changer.
The flurry of new apartments going up nearby shows that investors believe they've found a gold mine on the Green Line.
The first phase of MBTA's Green Line Extension is now open for riders.
Three people have been arrested after a shooting at the Mystic Housing Development in Somerville Tuesday afternoon.
Police are looking for two people responsible for leaving "hateful" graffiti on a Somerville business.
Stephanie Munoz's mission has always been to empower others – especially people of color.
MassDOT crews are inspecting the Interstate 93 overpass in Somerville after a piece of concrete fell and smashed through the windshield of a passing SUV.
On Thursday night, the city's Board of Health defeated the proposal by a count of two to one.
The man driving had just left for work but he turned around because he forgot his lunch.
The plan has a lot of support in Boston, but business owners in Somerville are worried about how the new rule will impact their businesses.
Just hours after the FDA approved Pfizer's booster shot for 16 and 17-year-olds, the CDC signed off too.
Police have located the car they believe was involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 33-year-old man in Somerville, though no arrests have been made.
Their blood supply is the lowest it has been in ten years.
State Police are investigating a hit and run crash that seriously injured a man in Somerville Monday night.
A 33-year-old man was stabbed to death at a home on Munroe Street in Somerville late Thursday night.
A Somerville hair salon owner wants answers after her window mural was tagged with graffiti Friday morning.
"Elfland" is a colorful and quirky space that's been bringing the boy's family, and strangers in Somerville, lots of joy.
Sparkle, an 11-year-old dog known by many as the "mayor" of Somerville, has died.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said.
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after a fight in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning.
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.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
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.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
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.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
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.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
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.
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.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
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.