21-year-old woman dies in large fire at Needham home on Christmas Eve
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham, Massachusetts on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said Wednesday.
Illegal guns, chemicals used in explosives, found stockpiled in Salem apartment
SALEM, MASS. (WHDH) - Investigators made a dangerous discovery in Salem: following a tip, officials found illegal guns and chemicals that could be used to create explosives in a home there. Patrick Gordon, 42, was taken into custody after dozens of firearm parts commonly used in assault rifles were seized...
TikTok’s favorite artists assemble for Boston’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.
Inside TD Garden last Sunday, a large screen projected a fireplace design with Boston’s iHeartRadio station logo, Kiss 108, resting above. Thousands flooded into the sold-out venue, sporting light-up reindeer antlers and bright red Santa hats. As the clock struck 6 p.m., the lights went out and the show’s countdown...
Mass. health officials warn of possible measles exposures
Massachusetts health officials are warning Bay State residents after an out-of-state traveler may have exposed people to measles.
Mayor Wu reflects on a busy year, shares her priorities for 2026
As the leader of one of the oldest cities in the U.S., responsible for nearly 700,000 residents, but also a wife and mother to an 11-month-old, an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is juggling a lot. How does she do it all?. "Everything is planned out as...
All Amtrak service out of Boston suspended due to downed wires, commuter rail also...
BOSTON (WHDH) - All Amtrak service in and out of Boston is temporarily stopped Monday due to downed overhead wires blocking the tracks, causing extended delays for passengers, according to Amtrak Northeast. Some commuter rail trains are also affected. The MBTA said all inbound Providence and Stoughton train lines...
Former Stoughton deputy chief decertified over ties to Sandra Birchmore
A former deputy chief at the Stoughton Police Department linked to the Sandra Birchmore case can never work as a police officer in the state again.
Worshippers allegedly escorted off church property by police, away from controversial nativity scene
Worshippers and Catholic leaders claim St. Susanna’s Parish, well-known for their controversial nativity scene demonstration, had Dedham Police move their prayer off church property.
A forgotten Christmas Eve tradition returns to Boston for the first time since World...
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Happy Christmas Eve! A quick scheduling note: this is our last regular WBUR Today newsletter of 2025. We have a special end-of-year newsletter coming up next Monday,...
Wickedpedia: Why is the Green Line so loud?
Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons. The Green Line is notorious for its piercing screech — a sound so quintessentially Boston that everyone loves to hate it. In March, a Boston Globe report found that some stations hit over 115 decibels, which is on par with sandblasting or a loud rock concert. The worst...
