Boston Common covered in 37,000 flags for Memorial Day
WBZ TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
WBZ TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Many people stopped by Boston Common Monday to check out the 37,000 flags installed there to commemorate Memorial Day.
Across Massachusetts, communities are holding events and parades to honor fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day.
WBZ TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
Mayor Michelle Wu was among those who attended the annual Memorial Day service Sunday at the Thomas J. Fitzgerald VFW Post 561.
After a six year hiatus, the Memorial Day parade in Somerville took place Sunday under a clear blue sky and lots of patriotism.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
Mayor Michelle Wu was among those who attended the annual Memorial Day service Sunday at the Thomas J. Fitzgerald VFW Post 561.
A ceremony was held in Braintree on Saturday to honor fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day.
A ceremony was held in Braintree on Saturday to honor fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Weekend is expected to be busy, with the FAA expecting pre-pandemic level travel numbers and adding routes to accommodate the traffic.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A special ceremony was held Friday morning in the Seaport to honor fallen servicemembers ahead of Memorial Day.
A special ceremony was held Friday morning in the Seaport to honor fallen servicemembers ahead of Memorial Day.
WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
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The flags represent every Massachusetts fallen service hero since the Revolutionary War.
The flags represent every Massachusetts fallen service hero since the Revolutionary War.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Volunteers are hard at work on Tuesday removing 37,000 flags from Boston Common.
One local boy scout also took part in "Taps Across America," WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
DCR said some would reopen in a few hours while others closed admissions for the day.
Thousands of flights were canceled around the country on what has been the busiest Memorial Day weekend in years.
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MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
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Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
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A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
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