There are over 30 harmful algae blooms in Massachusetts lakes and ponds right now: See the list

CBS Boston (News) 8/7 10:24A Neal Riley

Health officials in Massachusetts are spreading the word about harmful blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in lakes and ponds around the state. In Plymouth, the public health director told WBZ-TV that there are six ponds with...

Missing boy from Woburn found safe, say Massachusetts State Police

CBS Boston (News) 8/4 2:07A WBZ-News Staff

A boy from Woburn, Massachusetts who was reported missing over the weekend has been found safe. State and local police had asked for the public's help Sunday in their search for the 8-year-old. They said he had not been seen by family or friends...

Dine Out Boston kicks off Sunday for two weeks with fixed price lunch and dinner specials

CBS Boston (News) 8/3 2:21A CBS Boston

More than 175 restaurants in Boston, Cambridge and beyond are taking part in the two-week event with fixed price lunch and dinner options.

Moderna will lay off 10% of employees, Massachusetts-based company announces

CBS Boston (News) 7/31 6:45A Matt Schooley

Massachusetts-based Moderna , one of the companies at the forefront of developing a vaccine during the COVID pandemic, announced Thursday that it will lay off about 10% of its workforce. Moderna CEO St phane Bancel announced the layoffs in a...

Cambridge-based Moderna to cut about 10% of its workforce

CBS Boston (News) 7/31 6:17A CBS Boston

Massachusetts-based Moderna, one of the companies at the forefront of developing a vaccine during the COVID pandemic, announced Thursday that it will lay off about 10% of its workforce.

Cat allegedly abused by owner in Cambridge soon to be available for adoption

CBS Boston (News) 7/30 6:32A CBS Boston

MSPCA-Angell said Sage the cat's owner was seen on video swinging him by his tail and throwing him to the ground. He's now in custody on animal cruelty charges.

Protest held against Waymo in Boston as city council holds hearing on self-driving cars

CBS Boston (News) 7/24 6:29A Anna Meiler

A protest was held against Waymo outside Boston's City Hall today as lawmakers consider the impacts of driverless cars on city streets. A Boston City Council committee is holding a hearing at 10 a.m. "to evaluate autonomous vehicle operations in...

Cambridge street closures could last for months as condo complex is torn down, city says

CBS Boston (News) 7/19 8:21A Victoria D

Starting Saturday, the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts is shutting down certain streets to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to structural concerns at the Riverview Condominiums on Mt. Auburn Street. Sparks Street is closing between Brattle...

Healey calls on Trump administration to restore funding for major Mass Pike construction project

CBS Boston (News) 7/18 10:46A Neal Riley

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is calling on President Donald Trump's administration to restore more than $300 million in federal funding that has been pulled for a major Mass Pike construction project in Boston. The "Big Beautiful Bill" signed...

Roads to close in Cambridge as condo complex is demolished

CBS Boston (News) 7/18 6:23A CBS Boston

Starting Saturday, the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts is shutting downs streets to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to structural concerns at the Riverview Condominiums on Mt. Auburn Street.

Cambridge, Massachusetts to close streets around condo building in danger of collapsing

CBS Boston (News) 7/12 3:27A Tammy Mutasa

A waterfront condo building in Cambridge, Massachusetts is at risk of collapsing and the streets surrounding it will be closed. Now, the entire neighborhood is affected. WBZ-TV first reported on the...

Harvard to be subpoenaed by Trump administration for information on foreign students

CBS Boston (News) 7/9 6:16A CBS Boston

The Trump administration said that it will be sending administrative subpoenas to Harvard University for information about its foreign students on campus.

Weekend To Do List: Fourth of July celebrations around Greater Boston

CBS Boston (News) 7/4 3:36A Jordyn Jagolinzer

It's the Fourth of July Weekend and there's lots of celebrations in Greater Boston! Quincy 400 Maritime Festival Quincy has its 400 Maritime Festival all weekend long at Marina Bay, celebrating the city's 400th anniversary. Enjoy live...

These Massachusetts schools landed on the Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges" list

CBS Boston (News) 6/25 7:29A Neal Riley

The Princeton Review is out with its list of the "best value colleges," and the rankings show that there are multiple schools in Massachusetts that may appeal to those looking for an affordable education. UMass Amherst is the state's sole...

Boston Calling music festival taking a year off in 2026

CBS Boston (News) 6/20 4:57A Neal Riley

The Boston Calling music festival will not be held in 2026, organizers said Friday. And when it returns to Allston in 2027, it will be held on a different weekend than in years past. The event is typically held every year on Memorial Day weekend...