Damaged Green Line train finally removed from tracks in Cambridge after derailment

CBS Boston (News) 10/3 12:56A Penny Kmitt

CAMBRIDGE - A derailed Green Line train in Cambridge has finally been moved, about a day-and-a-half after it derailed . That's the good news for Boston area commuters. The bad news is shuttle buses...

Green Line derailment still impacting commute, NTSB investigating cause

CBS Boston (News) 10/2 6:37A Penny Kmitt

CAMBRIDGE The MBTA said Wednesday it is not yet clear when regular service will resume on the Green Line as crews have not yet cleared a train that derailed in Cambridge. Green Line derailment Seven people suffered minor injuries on Tuesday...

Driver accused of trying to hit pedestrians in East Bridgewater road rage incident, police say

CBS Boston (News) 9/30 5:51A Neal Riley

EAST BRIDGEWATER - A driver is accused of hitting another car on purpose and then trying to run over pedestrians in East Bridgewater on Sunday, authorities say. Alan Stec, 61, is facing a dozen...

Harvard's 4th annual Burrito Bowl raises money for "Team Impact"

CBS Boston (News) 9/29 6:49A CBS Boston

Harvard held an annual event this weekend to raise money for a good cause.

Drones fly above Somerville traffic to study behavior of drivers, cyclists

CBS Boston (News) 9/27 12:10P Tiffany Chan

SOMERVILLE - Researchers from UMass Amherst are using drones to study traffic patterns between drivers and bicyclists . "I'm going up," drone pilot Ryan Wicks said. "I'll let you know what I'm at altitude." Wicks along with three other pilots...

Woman who allegedly ran high-end Massachusetts brothel expected to plead guilty

CBS Boston (News) 9/27 3:35A CBS Boston

BOSTON A Massachusetts woman accused of operating a high-end brothel network with wealthy and prominent clients in that state and the Washington, D.C., suburbs is planning to change her plea to guilty in federal court Friday, according to court...

Barndominiums vs. Traditional Homes: Which is the Best Investment for Boston, Massachusetts?

Cambridge BubbleLife iReporter 9/26 5:28A Cedar Hill Construction

If you are considering the most effective option for buying a house within Boston, Massachusetts, it's important to consider the advantages and disadvantages for  barndominiums  as opposed to  traditional houses .   Each comes with its own...

U.S. News college ranking says these Massachusetts schools are among the nation's best

CBS Boston (News) 9/24 4:18A Neal Riley

CAMBRIDGE - Nine schools in Massachusetts are among the country's top 100 national universities, according to the new college rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Massachusetts schools on Best National Universities list MIT is second overall,...

Section of Charles River turns green from first toxic algae bloom in 4 years

CBS Boston (News) 9/20 3:30A Neal Riley

BOSTON - People and their pets are advised to stay away from the water along a portion of the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge because of a toxic algae bloom. The area between the Charles...

Portion of Charles River looks green from cyanobacterial bloom

CBS Boston (News) 9/20 2:23A CBS Boston

A toxic algae bloom is affecting part of the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge.

Posting too much first day of school information about your kids helps predators, police say

CBS Boston (News) 9/2 1:47A Penny Kmitt

CAMBRIDGE - It's a tradition for many families on the first day of school - kids will write their name, school, favorite hobbies, and books on a chalkboard and snap a photo. But this year police are...

1 person in custody after report of shots fired near MIT in Massachusetts

CBS Boston (News) 8/18 12:50P Laura Haefeli

CAMBRIDGE - One person is in custody after State Police confirm shots were fired on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening. It happened at around 5:15 p.m. near the MIT Sailing Pavilion. Two cars were seen surrounded by police...

Shots reported fired on Memorial Drive near MIT in Cambridge

CBS Boston (News) 8/18 12:45P CBS Boston

One person is in custody after State Police confirm shots were fired on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.

Weekend To Do List: Community concerts and learn to roller skate

CBS Boston (News) 8/15 10:30P Jordyn Jagolinzer

BOSTON If you're looking for something to do this weekend in Massachusetts, heading to a community concert or learning to roller skate could be great options. Salem Jazz and Soul Festival It's looking like a gorgeous weekend, so take in the beauty...

What is the Wada Hoppah? The proposed Charles River ferry could ease Boston traffic.

CBS Boston (News) 8/14 11:38P Breana Pitts

WATERTOWN It's no secret that Boston traffic is a major issue . Two men want to change that by launching a ferry on the Charles River from Watertown to Boston. They're calling it the Wada Hoppah ....