Why do we still use CharlieCards? MBTA GM hints at phone pay system
Why does Boston still use CharlieCards when other cities, like New York, are using phone tap-ins to ride the subway?
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Why does Boston still use CharlieCards when other cities, like New York, are using phone tap-ins to ride the subway?
There's an origin story of daylight saving time that we all seem to know, but is it even true?
The Rourke Bridge in Lowell is now 40 years old and drivers are afraid it's not going to last much longer.
The resumption of payments means money that's gone into people's pockets, and the economy, is now going into those payments.
According to a poll taken just before the pandemic, 84% of people think Americans are angrier than a generation before.
Some people may already be feeling the so-called "winter blues" simply because of the gloomy weather.
The 1983 law guaranteed emergency housing to homeless families and pregnant women. It did not include homeless individuals.
According to data collected by Cornell University, strikes or work stoppages went up by 52% from 2021 to 2022.
If you think Boston traffic has gotten worse, the data shows it's true.
WBZ-TV checked with the state and found out there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to hot classrooms in Massachusetts.
In 26 states, some 900 school districts are already using the four-day model.
A technology expert says if you think your service has gotten worse, you're probably right.
Doctor Shira Doron, the Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine, says it all just needs to be put into perspective
Electric vehicle sales continue to surge, but are they really as green as we think?
Home prices around Boston have hit a new record high. Is buying a house now too expensive for too many people here?
The Retailers Association says the incentives gives a boost to small businesses during the slow summer months.
Massachusetts averages two tornadoes a year with July being the most active month for twisters.
Is Boston's liquor license process broken and are Black business owners affected the most?
It is up to municipalities and entities if they allow dogs inside businesses other than restaurants.
A viewer was wondering why the Big Dig tunnels in Boston were dark and dirty.
How does inflation lead to a $45 lobster roll or a $7 small ice cream?
Massachusetts is seventh on the top 10 list of "most moved from" states. WBZ talked to some who left to find out why.
On May 11, both the federal and Massachusetts COVID-19 Public Health Emergencies will end.
Worcester has it's own school bus system, without a private company, and it's working.
AI and robots have a lot of people worried about the future of our workforce.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan for Mabinty Janneh.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Dozens of children at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester boarded buses to the World Cup to see England face Ghana thanks to ticket donations from Airbnb.
Rain jackets and ponchos were a common sight Tuesday, but the on-and-off showers did little to dampen the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival on Boston's City Hall Plaza.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
A man has been arrested for murder in connection with the death of Janina Brooke Murphy, months after she died in a Connecticut home under suspicious circumstances.
Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan for Mabinty Janneh.
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.
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.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The Washington Wizards selected Brockton native AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Rain jackets and ponchos were a common sight Tuesday, but the on-and-off showers did little to dampen the atmosphere at the FIFA Fan Festival on Boston's City Hall Plaza.
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
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.
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.