Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
A massive salvaging effort is underway to reopen the Port of Baltimore after the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The Port of Baltimore is a major supply route that is now in jeopardy with the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this week.
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could have an economic impact in Boston and beyond, experts say.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Officials are investigating what caused the Dali to hit Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge just minutes after leaving port.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.
Mariners receive in-depth training on what it's like to operate a container ship.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
The firefighters treated the team to hotdogs and ice cream while they waited for a new bus to arrive.
A rally to mark Juneteenth, a celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the slaves in Texas, focused on anti-police brutality on Saturday in Roxbury.
American Pharoah won the second leg of the Triple Crown at the Preakness Stakes on a rainy Saturday.
Hundreds of Boston protesters joined thousands marching nationwide Saturday to protest the death of Baltimore's Freddie Gray while in police custody.
The Baltimore City state's attorney has deep ties to Boston law enforcement.
Baltimore City State Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who announced charges against the officers allegedly responsible for the death of Freddie Gray, has significant Massachusetts connections in her background.
It's the handiwork of people who insist on making the same mistakes over and over.
Former Boston police commissioner and current WBZ security analyst Ed Davis provided perspective on the riots in Baltimore.
A strange night at Camden Yards for the Boston Red Sox ended with manager John Farrell wondering how their bus was going to weave through Baltimore to the safety of the team hotel.
The Boston Red Sox were edged by the Orioles in 10 innings Saturday night in Baltimore.
A Southwest Airlines flight to Boston was diverted Thursday after an electrical smell was detected in the cabin.
One of two people accused of kidnapping a woman and putting her in the trunk of a car has been captured in Baltimore.
Here is how players, sports pros and regular folks reacted to Ray Rice's suspension on Twitter.
A new app that allows people to find parking spaces in Boston is being shut down in response to a vote by the city council.
The Patriots made it official for Eliot Wolf on Saturday, naming him the franchise's new executive vice president of player personnel.
The captains of Braintree High School's women's lacrosse team are not only leading their team, they're inspiring a new generation of kids to take up the sport.
Two Israeli artists are working together to create a different reality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The northern lights were very active late Friday into Saturday morning in parts of New England.
Firefighters are warning consumers after an air fryer caught fire at an apartment in Shrewsbury on Thursday.
Jurors in the Karen Read case heard testimony from an owner of the Canton home where John O'Keefe was found dead outside.
The northern lights were very active late Friday into Saturday morning in parts of New England.
Police moved in on the MIT pro-Palestinian encampment in the predawn hours Friday, removing tents and arresting ten protesters who refused to leave.
The Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
After losing a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, Jessica Kensky proudly walked the graduation stage Friday with her service dog, Rescue, in hand.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The next time you hit the gym, you may want to think about the air you're breathing.
Working a night shift for even a short time could negatively impact your health and scientists are researching why.
Trying to be a "perfect" parent could be detrimental to both parents and children.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
The Patriots made it official for Eliot Wolf on Saturday, naming him the franchise's new executive vice president of player personnel.
The captains of Braintree High School's women's lacrosse team are not only leading their team, they're inspiring a new generation of kids to take up the sport.
The Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Patrick Corbin allowed one run in five innings for his first victory of the season, Trey Lipscomb had a two-run single and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Friday night.
The Bruins acquired three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon at the trade deadline to bring in some toughness and grit for their postseason run.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.