Needham residents reject plan to comply with MBTA Communities Act
Needham residents voted down a plan to bring the town into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act.
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Needham residents voted down a plan to bring the town into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act.
The controversial MBTA Communities Law is constitutional, the high court ruled, but changes are needed. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court says the MBTA Communities Law is constructional, but current guidelines need fixing.
The bomb squad was called to a home in Duxbury after a possible explosive device was found on the property. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer has Friday's top stories.
Slow zones on the T are no more. The final slow zones were removed from the Green Line on Friday.
The MBTA is now free of slow zones.
All lines of the MBTA trains should be slow zone-free after work on the Green Line wraps up on Friday. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka has Friday's top headlines.
The MBTA proposed eliminating several stops on the T in Brookline to make trains more accessible.
A walk signal has been made longer in an intersection that causes considerable anxiety outside the Forest Hills MBTA stop.
A walk signal has been made longer in an intersection that causes considerable anxiety outside the Forest Hills MBTA stop.
Police will increase patrols near the Snowden International School in Boston's Back Bay after a stranger inappropriately touched students outside the school. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben has Friday's top stories.
The MBTA has released a new app that lets riders track their bus, train or commuter rail in real time in Boston. But is it accurate?
The MBTA has long displayed wait times on the boards at stations in Greater Boston, but their latest development aims to bring that convenience to the palm of your hand. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The city believes opening a center bus lane and bike lanes on both sides of the street would cut delays for some people but commuters in the area have mixed reactions to the plan.
The MBTA is launching a new official app as it prepares to bring an end to speed restrictions.
For the first time in more than 10 years, there will be no speed restrictions on the Red Line.
The city of Boston has said OSHA is investigating the incident.
Newly released video shows the moment an 84-year-old woman fell on an escalator at Tufts Medical Center MBTA stop in Boston.
The MBTA is showing off its new Green Line train on City Hall Plaza in Boston and it's a lot bigger than the current trolleys.
MBTA Chief Operating Officer Ryan Coholan took WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt on a tour of the new Green Line trains on display at Boston City Hall.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units. WBZ-TV's Chief Investigative Reporter Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
Family and friends of Glenn Inghram lit candles and demanded the city make changes.
Eleanor Harris suffered a spinal fracture after trying to go up an escalator with her walker because the elevator was out of service.
A woman was injured after taking the escalator with her walker because the elevator was out of service. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
It's the end of an era for Tom Brady's TB12 health and wellness brand.
In a world where it can be awfully hard to agree, here in New England one thing is for certain: it sure feels good to be a Patriots fan right now.
A 19-year-old employee of Shrewsbury Public Schools is facing multiple charges after police say child pornography was found on his social media account.
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.
Massachusetts could be on the fringe of a major snowstorm that's tracking off the East Coast.
It's the end of an era for Tom Brady's TB12 health and wellness brand.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
In a world where it can be awfully hard to agree, here in New England one thing is for certain: it sure feels good to be a Patriots fan right now.
Tickets to see the New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium are coming in as the cheapest ticket in the divisional round.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Boston Legacy FC has announced the schedule for its first ever season in the National Women's Soccer League.
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.