Transit experts say MBTA problems impact quality of life, economy
There is growing concern over the agency's shortcomings and its potential impact on the quality of life for those living in Greater Boston.
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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 MBTA said "critical structural issues" forced the closure of two entrances to the JFK/UMass station.
The launch will cap off the most significant MBTA expansion in decades and complete a project that appeared nearly dead at varying points in its years-long history.
There's growing backlash after a Medfield, Massachusetts Select Board member's comments about the pride flag at a public meeting.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
In Lowell, a mammoth building stores data from more than a hundred customers ranging from hospitals to universities to police stations.
Reinforcements for the Tartan Army have officially arrived from Scotland, and they have quickly turned into Boston's favorite house guest.
A man who died in an assisted living home in Boston went unnoticed for nine days and was decomposing when he was found, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.
There's growing backlash after a Medfield, Massachusetts Select Board member's comments about the pride flag at a public meeting.
In Lowell, a mammoth building stores data from more than a hundred customers ranging from hospitals to universities to police stations.
A rare tick-borne virus left a New Hampshire man critically ill and in the hospital for more than a month.
Fans from around the globe have been enjoying the World Cup in Foxboro, Massachusetts. But the ticketing process has not been smooth for everyone.
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.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
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.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.