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.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Frank Gehry, who died on Friday, designed two recognizable buildings in the Boston area.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.