Real Life Local Heroes Advised On New Marathon Bombing Film 'Patriots Day'
Many of the real life police officers involved in the hunt for the Boston Marathon bombers became trusted advisors for the film - guiding the writers, actors, and producers.
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Many of the real life police officers involved in the hunt for the Boston Marathon bombers became trusted advisors for the film - guiding the writers, actors, and producers.
April 15, 2013 forever changed the lives of Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky. But theirs is a story of love, courage, and strength; and that is a central theme in the new movie Patriots Day.
The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam lead a class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
Merriam-Webster's word of the year is "surreal."
Caroling, holiday film favorites on the big screen, and all the Italian food you can eat. That's just some of What's Up This Weekend.
A part of Boston looked like Hollywood Wednesday night at the red carpet screening of "Patriots Day," Mark Wahlberg's upcoming movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and the aftermath.
A publicist says Alan Thicke, who played the likable father on the sitcom "Growing Pains," has died at age 69.
They plan to continue their professional life together.
"Manchester By The Sea," a film set on the North Shore and in the Massachusetts town of the same name, has been nominated for some of the biggest honors at the Golden Globes.
With the film premiering in just over a week, the veteran actor and former Boston Police commissioner sat down together on CBS This Morning to talk about the film and the relationship they formed while working on it.
Her employer announced it will not tolerate hateful speech and that it has severed ties with the host.
"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says in a statement that Cindy Stowell died Monday.
From the opulent to the outrageous, there are holiday related events for all tastes this weekend. Here are just a few things that are Up This Weekend in and around Boston.
Here's the list of nominees in the top categories at the 59th annual GRAMMY Awards.
Justin Bieber announced Monday that Foxboro will be a stop on his first-ever North American stadium tour next year.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that a rent control ballot question cannot appear on this November's ballot.
Scotland and its passionate fanbase, known as the Tartan Army, took over Boston during the World Cup. Now, Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor.
More scattered rain is expected through Tuesday evening into the first half of the night and it could impact the World Cup match in Foxboro.
A U.S. senator is crediting the crew of a Delta Air Lines flight with saving lives after a close call at Boston's Logan Airport last weekend.
A new report details the impact of Norwood Hospital's closure and lays out of a possible reopening path.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Scotland and its passionate fanbase, known as the Tartan Army, took over Boston during the World Cup. Now, Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not coming to the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks have traded the two-time NBA MVP to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports.
Jake McCarthy hit a three-run triple down the left-field line in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday night.
Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
The 2026 NBA Draft gets underway Tuesday, and Brockton native AJ Dybantsa likely won't have to wait long to hear his name.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
