Lori and George Schappell, world's oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A 26-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives in Levittown, Pennsylvania, has been take into custody.
Eight Northeast High School students were shot in Philadelphia near a SEPTA bus station at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues on Wednesday, police said.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is on the way according to his Groundhog Day prognostication.
Each Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction about a late end to winter weather or early start to spring temperatures. Here's how accurate his forecasts have been over the years.
The Drexel University study found that "regular checkout" makes customers more loyal to a store and more likely to revisit than self-checkout.
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.
Tactical teams converged on an area near their search perimeter after an aircraft had picked up a heat signal overnight.
Wakefern Food Corporation is recalling Bowl & Basket chicken noodle soup sold at ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer because it may contain milk.
Thousands of people from around the world made the journey to see Punxsutawney Phil make his forecast.
Pennsylvania State Police have determined that a woman with Massachusetts ties who hadn't been heard from in decades is "alive and well" and not the victim of a 42-year-old cold case murder.
Prosecutors say a 19-year-old Pennsylvania college freshman and lacrosse player who died from blunt-force head injuries had been drinking alcohol and likely fell in his dorm room and hit his head.
An investigation is underway after a Massachusetts teen attending Lafayette College in Pennsylvania as a lacrosse recruit died Monday evening.
They traveled all the way to Reading, Pennsylvania to take 26-year-old Richie Winters into custody after they said he scammed a victim out of over $8,200 while pretending to be her grandson.
A modern-day cattle rustler is serving more than three years in jail after pleading guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud 13 ranchers out of more than $2 million.
Family friendly guide to the "Sweetest Place on Earth," Hershey, Pennsylvania.
A Nashville teen has been arrested on a state terrorism charge after being accused of threatening schools in Massachusetts and three other states.
A medical company sales representative was charged with stealing more than $350,000 worth of human skin over a period of several years.
A man on the Massachusetts State Police "most wanted" list in connection with a 1995 murder is behind bars in Pennsylvania.
Two young children who were the focus of an Amber Alert and possibly headed towards Massachusetts were found safe in Philadelphia Friday morning.
The early colonial settlements along the Eastern seaboard, including Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the best places for an historic vacation in the US.
The man behind the wheel of the tour bus that slammed into an overpass in Boston Saturday night may have been distracted.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.
A truck landed on top of several parked cars after it crashed into a building in Brockton on Friday morning.
The Bruins and the Maple Leafs are once again taking their rivalry to the NHL Playoffs.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Huong Vu's story of a challenging journey from Vietnam to the United States now serves as a resource for families going through similar experiences.
Dennis Dechaine is serving a life sentence for the murder and sexual assault of Sarah Cherry, who disappeared while babysitting in 1988.
A truck landed on top of several parked cars after it crashed into a building in Brockton on Friday morning.
High mortgages rates, high prices and low inventory are making homes tough to sell in Massachusetts.
A JetBlue flight was forced to abort takeoff due to another aircraft attempting to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Cancer patients now must go elsewhere for treatment after Steward Health Care suddenly shut down the outpatient clinic at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Mass General Hospital will add 94 inpatient beds by 2027.
Researchers in Singapore looked at whether or not plant-based meat alternatives provided the same health benefits as real meat.
A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
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.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
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.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
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.
Market Basket is considering appealing a federal jury's decision to award a New Hampshire man more than $134,000 in an age discrimination lawsuit.
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.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
The Bruins and the Maple Leafs are once again taking their rivalry to the NHL Playoffs.
The Red Sox are back to .500 after an embarrassing 3-7 homestand.
Will it be Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman in net when the Bruins begin their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at TD Garden?
The injury bug keeps biting the Boston Red Sox.
Eliot Wolf touched on a number of topics Thursday as he held his pre-draft chat with reporters at Gillette Stadium.
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.