Harvard Square block closing to traffic for outdoor dining, pedestrians
There's a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor dining space
Watch CBS News
There's a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor dining space
Restaurants will be able to put tables on sidewalks and parking spaces without blocking traffic. Outdoor dining will be in place from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.
A restaurant owner in Boston's North End says he's running for mayor because he wants to change the city's outdoor dining rules.
A restaurant owner in Boston's North End announced he'll be running for mayor in 2025 and he'll be focused on returning outdoor dining to the neighborhood. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A sidewalk expansion project in Swampscott will create permanent room for outdoor dining through a state grant.
A sidewalk expansion project in Swampscott will allow for more outdoor dining. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Outdoor dining is returning to Moody Street in Waltham this year but the street won't be closed to traffic, leaving business owners in the area divided.
Outdoor dining is returning to Moody Street in Waltham this year but the street won't be closed to traffic, leaving business owners in the area divided. WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Some North End restaurants closed for two hours, in order to discuss the battle for outdoor dining. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Restaurant owners in the North End are calling out Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for discrimination and a lack of transparency. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
Restaurants can now apply for a Dog-Friendly Spaces Variance to be able to allow dogs into outdoor dining spaces.
Outdoor dining will only be allowed from Thursday night to early Monday morning throughout the season.
Outdoor dining will only be allowed from Thursday evening to early Monday morning.
Two Catholic schools closing; Boston rent control plan passes; North End discrimination lawsuit; NEXT Weather forecast
Plunging temperatures; Cryptocurrency mine under school; North End outdoor dining fight
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Weekend weather; Brockton Hospital long-term closure; North End outdoor dining ruling; Pride Parade returning
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Mild weather; Cambridge police body cams; Elderly bank scam; North End outdoor dining debate
Weekend rain; MBTA subway cars delayed; MCAS results; North End outdoor dining ends
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told a judge after entering their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
Three teenagers were shot near Lawrence High School as students were dismissed on Monday afternoon.
Candidates in several closely watched races are making their final pitches to voters as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told the judge Tuesday.
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
Three teenagers were shot near Lawrence High School as students were dismissed on Monday afternoon.
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 beach on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts is closed to swimming after a woman suffered a potential shark bite on Monday afternoon.
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.
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."
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.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
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.