Commuters brace for 24-day closure on part of the MBTA's Red Line
The closure affects stops between JFK/UMass and Braintree and will last 24 days. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
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The closure affects stops between JFK/UMass and Braintree and will last 24 days. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
The MBTA's shutdown of the Red Line is officially underway.
In the latest headache for Massachusetts commuters, part of the MBTA's Red Line will be shut down for several weeks starting on Friday. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Commuters on the T will be able to apply for reduced fares beginning Wednesday, September 4.
Commuters on the T will be able to apply for reduced fares beginning Wednesday, September 4.
Police are investigating after a man died when he stumbled onto the electrified track at Boston's Park Street MBTA station on Saturday.
Police are investigating after a man died when he stumbled onto the electrified track at Boston's Park Street MBTA station on Saturday.
The MBTA announced that they will be debuting new battery-electric trains for the Commuter Rail starting in 2028.
The MBTA has suspended service for most of the Green Line's B Branch for two weeks so track work can be done.
The MBTA has suspended service for most of the Green Line's B Branch for two weeks so track work can be done. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
MBTA riders no longer need to worry about forgetting their CharlieCard.
WBZ's Laura Haefeli reports.
A new payment system is now in place on the MBTA.
There's a new way to pay for subway and bus rides in Boston. The MBTA launched it's long-awaited "Tap to Ride" system Thursday.
The MBTA finally launched it's "tap to pay" system for subway rides in Boston Thursday. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
A long-awaited upgrade is coming to the MBTA, as the "Tap to Pay" system is coming to buses and subways in the Boston area Thursday.
The MBTA said the shutdown is needed so crews can install new rail and remove speed restrictions. Shuttle buses will replace trains.
The MBTA announced on Thursday that it will suspend service on the Red Line's Braintree branch for 24 days in September.
The MBTA announced on Thursday that it will suspend service on the Red Line's Braintree branch for 24 days in September.
The MBTA said the shutdown is needed for track repairs. Shuttle buses will replace trains and Blue Bikes will be free.
Steward Health Care, which owns several hospitals in Massachusetts, is now being investigated by federal prosecutors. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben has that and other top stories in Boston.
The United Kingdom is famous for its tea drinking, but now you can catch one of their diplomats sharing a bit of tea on the T.
British Consul General Peter Abbott is connecting with Bostonians by sipping tea on the MBTA. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The MBTA says its new contactless pay system will be ready in August to be used on buses, the Green Line, the Mattapan Line trolleys and at subway fare gates.
A derailment on the Red Line early Tuesday morning forced the MBTA to bring out shuttle buses for several angry and frustrated commuters.
A shooting in Brockton, Massachusetts is under investigation after a bullet pierced the outer wall of the Catholic Charities building and flew inside.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
At Little Leaf Farms in Shirley, Massachusetts, lettuce is grown inside highly controlled greenhouses.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
Massachusetts voters will face a long list of ballot questions on the November 2026 ballot.
After two days, 12 total jurors have been selected out of a desired 18 for Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court.
The Massachusetts State Senate wants to increase the availability of affordable housing in the state by upzoning.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
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.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
The Boston Red Sox have now won 13 games in a row after completing a 4-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.