Man killed at Forest Hills MBTA station after fall onto third rail
A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
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A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
A shuttle bus was supposed to take commuters from Medford to North Station in Boston, but a confused driver took them 10 miles in the wrong direction.
It was a rough start to the MBTA's Orange Line shutdown after a shuttle bus driver took riders from Medford to Stoneham, instead of North Station in Boston. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
The majority of the MBTA's Orange Line will be shut down for 11 days in the Boston area.
Major parts of the Green Line has shut down for nine days.
A significant portion of the Green Line will be shut down for more than a week. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The Red Line continues to be plagued by delays, less than a week after the MBTA touted the "successful" completion of a 10-day shutdown.
The Red Line is back open after a 10-day shutdown for repairs, but Boston-area MBTA riders weren't going anywhere fast on Friday.
The MBTA and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey are announcing changes to make public transportation more affordable.
The MBTA and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced changes Tuesday to make public transportation more affordable.
The MBTA and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced changes Tuesday to make public transportation more affordable.
The MBTA is extending two commuter rail discounts into the fall and starting three new pilot programs. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
A man has been arrested in connection with a death near the MBTA station at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets near Boston Common early Wednesday.
The MBTA has shut down the Red Line between Alewife and Park Street for maintenance.
A partial closure of the Red Line begins Tuesday.
A Boston man has been charged after allegedly making bomb threats and bringing explosives on board a Commuter Rail train in June.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt spoke with commuters who said there weren't major issues as a result of the Iraq-Norway World Cup match in Foxboro.
The train from Boston to Foxboro sold out for the first World Cup match on Saturday. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
The MBTA will operate later for the World Cup, but won't keep that up all summer.
Boston and the MBTA have reached an agreement on a closure plan for Summer Street near South Station during the World Cup.
Major changes are coming to the MBTA ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Commuter Rail riders expected to face disruptions on match days.
The MBTA said that the platform barriers would be used as a safety measure to keep passengers away from the tracks.
WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt and Jacob Wycoff have your top stories and latest weather forecast.
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Some business owners in Salem, Massachusetts are in a dispute with the Witch City about what's on their windows.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Eight people were shot early Sunday morning during a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, including one who later died.
Some business owners in Salem, Massachusetts are in a dispute with the Witch City about what's on their windows.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly $1 higher than last year and well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, according to AAA.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
Eight people were shot early Sunday morning during a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, including one who later died.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
Sonny Gray pitched seven three-hit innings for his majors-leading 17th victory to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.
Mickey Gasper hit a first-inning home run and benches cleared after a contentious eighth-inning double play as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday night.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.