40 years later, "temporary" Lowell bridge has not been replaced
The Rourke Bridge in Lowell is now 40 years old and drivers are afraid it's not going to last much longer.
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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.
We have been getting a lot of questions about energy prices after they went up for the winter months.
The excise tax is a fee charged to those who own a car, but why do we have it in the first place?
A funeral service was held in Wellesley for the two children who were allegedly murdered by their mother last month.
When it comes to resiliency and overcoming adversity, there is no finer example than new Babson College graduate Jake Thibeault.
It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
Eliza Williamson has struggled with mental health all her life, but after undergoing recovery, she made it her mission to help others struggling in Massachusetts.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
A funeral service was held in Wellesley for the two children who were allegedly murdered by their mother last month.
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
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 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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.