37% of Orange Line construction completed so far
The unprecedented month-long shutdown is on track to end on Sept. 19.
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The unprecedented month-long shutdown is on track to end on Sept. 19.
7-day forecast; Orange Line work update; Tobin Bridge closures; Vote by Mail deadline
Governor Charlie Baker believes the Orange Line will reopen on time on September 19.
Governor Charlie Baker expressed confidence the Orange Line will reopen on time during a visit to an MBTA stop.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
According to the MBTA, a truck backed into the front of an MBTA bus that was stopped at an intersection.
According to the MBTA, a truck backed into the front of an MBTA bus that was stopped at an intersection.
It's been an adjustment for Orange Line riders, switching from trains to shuttle buses.
Near Boston’s Copley Square, riders have mixed reviews. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Transit officials announced that service cuts on three of the four major subway lines in the city that were set to end this summer will instead extend into the fall.
"We are calling on the federal authorities to intervene and investigate the MBTA's lack of compliance with Civil Rights laws."
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak says he's pleased with the progress made so far on Orange Line repairs.
The MBTA is beefing up service on the Commuter Rail to areas serviced by the Orange Line.
Weekday Commuter Rail service will return to Foxboro Station at Patriot Place this fall.
The City of Boston is asking the MBTA to add shuttle buses to serve the 4,600 students who take the Orange Line during the month-long shutdown.
More than 2,400 feet of new track is already down. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for a rape that occurred at an MBTA station, police said.
MBTA officials say they have made significant progress since the Orange Line shutdown began. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for a rape that occurred at an MBTA station, police said.
An Everett man's commute on Monday did not include his normal Orange or Green Line rides.
An MBTA commuter is remaining optimistic during the Orange Line shutdown. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
The MBTA warned riders not to let their guard down despite a smooth first day of shuttle buses. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Somerville gets a double whammy: a stretch of the Green Line from Union Square to Boston was taken out of service on top of the Orange Line shutdown.
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.