Cannon Mountain retiring iconic aerial tram after 45 years, plans "next-generation" replacement

CBS Boston (News) 7/15 4:18A Neal Riley

Cannon Mountain is saying goodbye to its current aerial tram system this fall after 45 years. But the New Hampshire ski and hiking area says something new is in the works. Currently, the tram system is able to accommodate 80 passengers. The two...

Aliyah Boston honored at Massachusetts State House before Indiana Fever play at TD Garden

CBS Boston (News) 7/15 2:13A CBS Boston

Aliyah Boston, who played high school basketball in Worcester and now plays alongside Caitlin Clark, will play at TD Garden on Tuesday.

Charles River swim canceled due to high bacteria levels

CBS Boston (News) 7/13 7:10A Matt Schooley

Swimmers were scheduled to take their annual dive into Boston's Charles River on Sunday. But due to elevated bacteria levels, the event dubbed "City Splash" has been canceled. Organizers had already delayed the event due to the elevated bacteria,...

Jim McGovern frustrated after loss in Trump budget bill fight, but says "I don't feel hopeless"

CBS Boston (News) 7/13 3:15A Jon Keller

Jim McGovern, a Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, said that while he is frustrated by the recent passage of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," he isn't giving up his fight yet. McGovern sat down with WBZ-TV in a one-on-one...

Swim in Boston's Charles River canceled due to high bacteria levels

CBS Boston (News) 7/13 2:30A CBS Boston

The "City Splash" won't be taking place this summer in Boston.

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...

Mother of UMass Congressional intern killed in Washington, D.C. shooting "praying that they find his...

CBS Boston (News) 7/11 6:44A Neal Riley

The family of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym is speaking out and calling for justice after the University of Massachusetts student and Congressional intern was killed in a Washington, D.C. shooting on June 30. The rising senior at UMass-Amherst was one of...

Driver "very apologetic" for Mass Pike electric car fire and traffic fiasco, calls it "pretty...

CBS Boston (News) 7/11 6:27A Riley Rourke

The driver of the electric car that caught fire on the Mass Pike in Boston and led to massive traffic jams throughout the city Friday said he's sorry. "Very apologetic for the traffic fiasco that it caused this morning in Boston," driver Brian...

Boston traffic jammed through city after electric car fire shuts down Mass Pike westbound

CBS Boston (News) 7/11 6:26A Mike Toole

An electric car fire on the Mass Pike shut down part of the highway in Boston and jammed traffic in several parts of the city Friday morning. According to Massachusetts State Police, the car caught...

3 dozen beaches closed in Massachusetts, many due to high bacteria levels

CBS Boston (News) 7/11 4:59A Neal Riley

Three dozen beaches were closed for swimming in Massachusetts on Friday. The majority of those closures are due to high levels of bacteria in the water after flooding rain drenched parts of the state on Thursday. The Massachusetts Department of...

Weekend To Do List: Swim in the Charles River, watch the circus, and head to the Stone Zoo

CBS Boston (News) 7/11 3:03A Jordyn Jagolinzer

There's a unique opportunity to take a break from the summer heat this weekend in Boston. The circus is also in the area and there's fun happening at the zoo. It's all part of this weekend's To Do List. City Splash 2025 One of Boston's most...

Weekend To Do List: Annual swim in the Charles River, Flip Circus and activities at the Stone Zoo

CBS Boston (News) 7/11 2:39A CBS Boston

There are a variety of summer activities happening this weekend in Boston and beyond.

BHAC Unanimously Approves Application for 56 Beacon St.

Beacon Hill Times 7/10 11:25P Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy D. Murphy Photo The main entrance on Tremont Street tot eh Granary Burial Gorund The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved a design review application for 56 Beacon...

Beacon Hill Bakery Brings Traditional Polish Cuisine to Local Diners

Beacon Hill Times 7/10 11:25P Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy Photo Courtesy of Beacon Hill Bakery Beacon Hill Bakery’s vending cart (above), which currently operates at both the Copley Square Farmers Market and the Charlesgate Farmers Market....

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times 7/10 11:24P Beacon Hill Times Staff

Upcoming BHCA Meetings Board of Directors – Monday, July 14th, 7pm For further information on BHCA events, including Zoom links for these meetings, or to volunteer, please contact the BHCA office at 617-227-1922. 2025 Annual Appeal As we reflect...