Dozens of beaches across several states are closed or have health advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

After a lovely holiday on Friday, heat and humidity will begin to creep back into our forecast over the weekend.

E. coli or enterococci, which indicate fecal matter contaminating water, were detected at swim spots in New York state, Massachusetts, Michigan and elsewhere, authorities said.

Legislators are offering Healey some bulwarks against federal or economic upheaval. Negotiators scaled back their original ...

The Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival celebrates Greater Boston's rich Irish and Celtic music traditions with local ...

A graduation sign stood in the front yard, displaying a smiling photo of a recent Chelmsford High graduate — a bright ...

The Fourth of July brings with it many traditions: fireworks, beach trips, cookouts, terrified dogs and, of course, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.  As usual, the competition will be held ...