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Renee Amilcar, the general manager of transit services for the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, has emerged as a top-tier candidate for the job of MBTA general manager, WBZ-TV has learned.
The MBTA lifted some speed restrictions after concerns about improperly documenting track defects on the rails prompted a slowdown.
There is growing concern over the agency's shortcomings and its potential impact on the quality of life for those living in Greater Boston.
Despite opposition from the town, the MBTA will begin demolishing a staircase at the Milton station Tuesday, leading to shuttle buses replacing some service.
New video shows the moment a ceiling panel fell at the Harvard MBTA station on Wednesday.
Red Line service resumed at Alewife Station Friday morning, six days after a car crash at the parking garage caused extensive damage.
Shuttle buses are running from Alewife to Davis.
The Alewife MBTA station will remain closed through Monday after a car smashed into a concrete barrier at the top level of the parking garage Saturday.
The expected sub-zero wind chills are expected to make an impact on the tracks.
Gov. Maura Healey rode the T for the first time as the leader of the state on Thursday.
MBTA police said Ava Harlow was knocking on the window of the departing train when she lost her balance and fell under the moving train.
A 20-year-old woman has serious injuries after she was rescued from under an MBTA Green Line train.
Following a week of problems stalling service on multiple MBTA lines, there is renewed pressure on Governor Maura Healey to select a new General Manager for the MBTA.
The MBTA says Green Line service is running normally again after dozens of passengers had to be evacuated in a tunnel Thursday night.
Riders on the Commuter Rail can now stop in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
A top MBTA engineer said investigators have narrowed their probe to "material failure" as a possible explanation for power cable problems on the new Orange Line cars.
A jury found former MBTA operator Owen Turner not guilty of gross negligence for his role in a 2021 Green Line crash.
In July 2021 an MBTA trolley crash near Boston University injured more than 20 people.
The pedestrian bridge at the JFK/UMass station should be reopened by the end of this week, the MBTA said.
The driver of a Green Line train involved in a crash in Boston told investigators he blacked out and may have fallen asleep.
Work on the Orange, Green and Red Lines will disrupt service the next three weekends.
The MBTA pulled nine new Orange Line subway cars from service Friday because of safety issues.
Transit Police were called to an MBTA bus in Jamaica Plain Thursday evening because a passenger brought a rat on board.
There have been a string of assaults at MBTA stations as Transit Police struggle with a staffing shortage.
MBTA service was impacted along the Green Line Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving a car and a train.
The pressure to conform is front and center in American Repertory Theater's new production of "Rhinoceros."
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer husband, has been found dead after a massive search.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
Matthew Sweeney, the driver charged with killing a father and daughter in a North Reading crash, has a history of mental illness, his lawyer said.
Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion and the defense unsuccessfully called for a mistrial.
Lindsay Clancy trial testimony was ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion.
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts police officer husband, has been found dead after a massive search.
Matthew Sweeney, the driver charged with killing a father and daughter in a North Reading crash, has a history of mental illness, his lawyer said.
A driver is facing charges including felony motor vehicle homicide after investigators say he was speeding and impaired when he slammed into a car at a red light.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a reason he hasn't been playing starters in the preseason.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.