JFK/UMass pedestrian bridge closed after MBTA finds structural damage
The MBTA said "critical structural issues" forced the closure of two entrances to the JFK/UMass station.
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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.
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak admitted the delay in a letter to Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey.
"The work needs to be transparent to the public. You have to have transparency," said former U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood.
The MBTA finds itself apologizing to riders again after commuters were left in the dark late Thursday night.
Steven Poftak explained that track engineers found more areas that needed work.
Shuttle buses will run along the route.
The Orange Line shutdown was supposed to bring faster service, but Kristina Rex found it's actually slower.
More than two weeks after reopening, some slow zones remain in effect.
If there's no conductor on the Commuter Rail, viewers tell us they ride for free.
The MBTA said trains are still slowing down between Assembly and North Stations.
Flatbed trucks hauled away two 40-year-old trains Thursday from the Wellington Yard and Maintenance Facility in Medford.
The Orange Line is back up and running, but several MBTA escalators are not
Talk to those who rely on the MBTA, and you get the sense that its impacts are personal.
Neighbors in East Boston are concerned the MBTA may stop ferry service to the North End if ridership is low.
A new Orange Line train was pulled out of service Tuesday night, just one day after the entire line reopened after a 30-day shutdown.
It's the new Boston way: more bicycle lanes, more bus lanes, and less space for traffic.
Replacing thousands of feet of rail and making sure they're precisely 56.5 inches apart, makes the T safer and faster.
Service resumed on the Orange Line Monday with all new cars after an unprecedented month-long shutdown for repairs and upgrades.
The MBTA's unprecedented month-long shutdown of the Orange Line ended Monday morning as scheduled.
The Orange Line reopened Monday, ending an unprecedented month-long shutdown for badly needed upgrades and repairs.
It was nearly a month ago when the MBTA closed the entire Orange Line to complete extensive work.
The month-long shutdown is set to end on Monday.
"We are in a great position to finish strong and finish on time," said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak.
The Orange Line is scheduled to reopen one week from Monday following a month-long shutdown.
It was a battle of will and skill when anglers off the coast of Massachusetts hauled in what is likely a record-breaking marlin.
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 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.
It was a battle of will and skill when anglers off the coast of Massachusetts hauled in what is likely a record-breaking marlin.
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.