Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
A massive salvaging effort is underway to reopen the Port of Baltimore after the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
The Port of Baltimore is a major supply route that is now in jeopardy with the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this week.
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could have an economic impact in Boston and beyond, experts say.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Officials are investigating what caused the Dali to hit Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge just minutes after leaving port.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.
Mariners receive in-depth training on what it's like to operate a container ship.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
The firefighters treated the team to hotdogs and ice cream while they waited for a new bus to arrive.
A rally to mark Juneteenth, a celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the slaves in Texas, focused on anti-police brutality on Saturday in Roxbury.
American Pharoah won the second leg of the Triple Crown at the Preakness Stakes on a rainy Saturday.
Hundreds of Boston protesters joined thousands marching nationwide Saturday to protest the death of Baltimore's Freddie Gray while in police custody.
The Baltimore City state's attorney has deep ties to Boston law enforcement.
Baltimore City State Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who announced charges against the officers allegedly responsible for the death of Freddie Gray, has significant Massachusetts connections in her background.
It's the handiwork of people who insist on making the same mistakes over and over.
Former Boston police commissioner and current WBZ security analyst Ed Davis provided perspective on the riots in Baltimore.
A strange night at Camden Yards for the Boston Red Sox ended with manager John Farrell wondering how their bus was going to weave through Baltimore to the safety of the team hotel.
The Boston Red Sox were edged by the Orioles in 10 innings Saturday night in Baltimore.
A Southwest Airlines flight to Boston was diverted Thursday after an electrical smell was detected in the cabin.
One of two people accused of kidnapping a woman and putting her in the trunk of a car has been captured in Baltimore.
Here is how players, sports pros and regular folks reacted to Ray Rice's suspension on Twitter.
A new app that allows people to find parking spaces in Boston is being shut down in response to a vote by the city council.
Fans may be second-guessing the Bruins for switching to Linus Ullmark for Game 2, but Jim Montgomery isn't questioning his decision.
U.S. News and World Report put out its annual list of top-ranked high schools, and Massachusetts is well represented.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
A Boston College professor thinks a rise in teen suicide, anxiety and depression are linked to limits on kids' freedom.
Massachusetts is well represented in the new list from U.S. News and World Report.
E-bikes are popping up everywhere in the Boston area and a man who loves them will let you ride one for a week for free.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
Jury selection in the murder trial of Karen Read took place again Monday as the process nears completion.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
Scientists are making progress in using less toxic immunotherapy instead of traditional chemotherapy to fight cancer.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
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.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
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.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Fans may be second-guessing the Bruins for switching to Linus Ullmark for Game 2, but Jim Montgomery isn't questioning his decision.
Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Eliot Wolf is the Patriots' main decision-maker at the moment, but team president Jonathan Kraft is also reportedly "heavily involved" in the team's pre-draft process.
Want to know if it's going to be Swayman or Ullmark in net for the Bruins on Monday night? Jim Montgomery doesn't have an answer for you, but the B's head coach had plenty of jokes.
Less than a week after setting a new personal best at the 128th Boston Marathon, former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara dominated the London Marathon.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
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.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.