Final preparations underway for July 4th on Esplanade
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The MBTA has schedule changes on Monday.
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After a two year hiatus in many towns - fireworks shows in celebration of the 4th of July are back in full force.
The weekend, which is right before the Fourth of July, there are lots of events going on throughout the state to celebrate.
Fourth of July fireworks are being pushed to Labor Day weekend in Barnstable. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
While many communities are waiting another year to resume 4th of July fireworks celebrations, some displays are moving forward.
Science proves masks have helped, dramatically, to slow the spread of COVID-19.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
Almost three-quarters of Americans plan to stay home for the July Fourth holiday, a survey shows.
Whether or not to hold the town's July 4th festivities became a heated debate in North Brookfield.
Here are a few of our favorites from Fourth of July's past.
It's 4th of July weekend which means BBQ's and cookouts. Here are the best games to play with friends and family.
Dozens of communities across eastern and central Massachusetts will be celebrating July 4th with fireworks. Find the display nearest to you.
Bostonians love an excuse to party, and there is no better reason than the Fourth of July. The city and its people go all out to mark that day with signature musical events, parades and much, much more.
Here's a guide for everything you need to know for the 4th of July celebration on the Esplanade.
The returning locals, families from across the country, and newer U.S. citizens all came together to celebrate a patriotic night.
Get ready to wow the crowd this Fourth of July with these simple make ahead hors d'oeuvre. These wallet-friendly recipes are a great way to feed a big crowd with minimal effort. Chips and dip just took on a whole new meaning with our compilation of bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
A preview of five of America's best Fourth of July parades
Get involved with the holiday spirit by dressing in trendy red, white, and blue, while also staying fashion-forward with a patriotic flair.
The Fourth of July is a big day in Boston, perhaps even more so there than anywhere else in the country. Here are just five of the best events being held in Boston to celebrate this Independence Day.
Keeping children entertained on the Fourth of July can be tricky. Here are a few different activities that kids will enjoy.
If you're throwing a backyard BBQ for July 4, here are some awesome festive favor ideas to send home with your guests.
Start planning your July 4th summer wedding with these trendy ideas.
There are a lot of very exciting, very cool, and very thrilling adventures to be had near Boston this summer.
The New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a 2026 NFL playoff showdown tonight. The square off at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts with a berth in the AFC Championship on the line.
Dozens of Iranians living in Massachusetts gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Saturday in solidarity with their loved ones protesting in Iran.
A murder suspect from Maine was arrested on Saturday in New Hampshire after a police chase that began in Massachusetts.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Fans are buzzing in anticipation for the New England Patriots to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. When asked what they would say to the team in a pregame locker-room speech they did not hold back.
Storms will bring some snow to Massachusetts on Saturday and Sunday, and it could impact the Patriots playoff game.
A murder suspect from Maine was arrested on Saturday in New Hampshire after a police chase that began in Massachusetts.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Dozens of Iranians living in Massachusetts gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Saturday in solidarity with their loved ones protesting in Iran.
An Abington, Massachusetts man is accused of trying to set the police chief's cruiser on fire Friday morning.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a 2026 NFL playoff showdown tonight. The square off at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts with a berth in the AFC Championship on the line.
Fans are buzzing in anticipation for the New England Patriots to face the Houston Texans on Sunday. When asked what they would say to the team in a pregame locker-room speech they did not hold back.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 119-114.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.