Thar she blows: New England Aquarium holds virtual whale watch

While the New England Aquarium isn’t offering regular whale watches during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s still putting people in touch with marine life. Experts wentRead More

Fast-moving Tropical Storm Fay makes landfall in New Jersey

NEW YORK (AP) — Fast-moving Tropical Storm Fay made landfall in New Jersey on Friday amid heavy, lashing rains that closed beaches and flooded shoreRead More

Rhode Island woman surprises cousin with kidney donation

A Rhode Island woman surprised her cousin with a very personal gift — one of her kidneys. Ashley Tartarian said her cousin Justin has dealtRead More

‘My life matters:’ 8-year-old activist leading protest in Pittsburgh

An 8-year-old is leading a protest for racial justice in Pittsburgh Waving a sign that says “My Life Matters,” Andre Barron stands on a streetRead More

Despite pandemic, Pops performers excited for Fourth of July concert

While the musicians of the Boston Pops wish they could be playing live as they usually do on July Fourth, they’re happy to still beRead More

Public safety officials in Mass. urge caution during Fourth of July weekend

Public safety and environmental officials are encouraging Massachusetts residents to remain safe while celebrating the Fourth of July weekend. Officials held a news conference onRead More

Baker: Phase 3 will begin Monday, including reopening of gyms and casinos

BOSTON (WHDH) – Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday announced that the first step of Phase 3 of the state’s four-phase “path to a new normal”Read More

‘I’m happy to be alive’: Bellingham woman on the mend after being zapped by lightning

A Bellingham woman was zapped by lightning from inside her home as storms rolled through Wednesday. Renee Rovedo said her daughter-in-law Shelby Kloph was struckRead More

Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market in Boston welcoming back visitors

Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market merchants are welcoming back visitors on Wednesday after being forced to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. A reopeningRead More

‘Unimaginable, heartbreaking loss’: Community mourns Salem police officer killed in head-on crash

SALEM, Mass. (WHDH) — A community is mourning the loss of a 31-year veteran of the Salem Police Department who tragically died in a head-onRead More